Shower rooms in Plymouth

Postcode districts: PL1, PL2, PL3, PL4, PL5, PL6
Nearby: Paignton, Newton Abbot and Brixham
Guide price: £4,600–£9,200
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Soft across most of Devon
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Plymouth?

Guide price in Plymouth: £4,600–£9,200 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£4,100–£6,100

Tray, enclosure and mixer shower

Typical

Signature

£6,100–£9,200

Fitted vanity and concealed cistern

Bespoke

£9,200–£15,250

Underfloor heating, mirror cabinet

Guide prices for Plymouth including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Plymouth

We cover every part of Plymouth, including PL1, PL2, PL3 and 3 more postcode districts, and nearby Paignton (25.7 miles) and Newton Abbot (25.8 miles).

In a city the size of Plymouth, parking and access for a skip are worth sorting before the start date — we will ask at the survey. If you are converting a bathroom in Plymouth into a shower room, we price a tray and a tiled level floor side by side. If your second bathroom in Plymouth is too narrow for a bath, a long walk-in tray can often fit along the same wall.

Supplies across most of Devon are soft. If that holds for your street in Plymouth, limescale on shower glass and heads builds up slowly and a squeegee after use is usually enough. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

A thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with a fixed head, a handset or both
Extractor fan, lighting and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
A survey of water pressure and flow, the hot-water system and the floor where the tray or former will sit
A low-profile tray or a tiled level floor, with the waste positioned for a good fall

Decisions to make first

Valve and heads

A bar valve is simple and easy to service. A concealed valve with a ceiling head looks cleaner but needs good flow to perform.

Tray size

A 1200 by 800 mm or 1400 by 900 mm tray with a single panel makes a comfortable walk-in. Go as long as the room allows; length does more than width to keep spray inside.

Rules that apply in England

In England, any change to the wiring in the shower room, or a new circuit for an electric shower, is notifiable under Part P. If you are replacing the fan, keep it at least as effective as the old one; Approved Document F gives 15 litres per second intermittent for a bathroom.

More about shower rooms

Shower rooms in Plymouth: questions

How much should I budget for a shower room in Plymouth?

A shower room in Plymouth usually costs £4,600–£9,200 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

Do you cover PL1 in Plymouth?

Yes. We cover all of Plymouth, including PL1, PL2, PL3, PL4 and 2 more postcode districts, and nearby Paignton, Newton Abbot and Brixham. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Plymouth?

Who handles building control for a shower room in Plymouth?

Building control for Plymouth is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

What is the difference between a shower room and a wet room?

A shower room has a tray, or a shower area with its own screen, and only the shower area is waterproofed. A wet room has a fully tanked floor laid to fall to a drain, so the whole room can get wet. A shower room usually costs less and is quicker to fit. Our guide to wet rooms and walk-in showers compares them.