Shower rooms in Torquay

Postcode districts: TQ1, TQ2, TQ3, TQ4
Nearby: Paignton, Brixham and Newton Abbot
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 Torquay?

In Torquay, a shower room typically costs £4,600–£9,200 including VAT, based on South West England prices. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£4,100–£6,100

Basin and close-coupled WC

Typical

Signature

£6,100–£9,200

Porcelain tiles throughout

Bespoke

£9,200–£15,250

Tiled level-access floor

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

Working in Torquay

We cover every part of Torquay, including TQ1, TQ2, TQ3 and 1 more postcode districts, and nearby Paignton (2.6 miles) and Brixham (4.7 miles).

In Torquay, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. If your second bathroom in Torquay is too narrow for a bath, a long walk-in tray can often fit along the same wall. For shower rooms in Torquay, we check the water pressure and hot-water system at the survey, because that decides how well the shower will perform.

Water across much of Devon is soft. If that holds for your street in Torquay, 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 low-profile tray or a tiled level floor, with the waste positioned for a good fall
Removal of the old bath and suite, waste removal, testing and handover
An enclosure, walk-in panel or frameless screen in toughened safety glass
Recessed niches or shelving in the shower wall

Decisions to make first

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.

Drain

A centre waste in a tray is the norm. A linear drain along one wall lets a tiled floor fall one way, so large tiles can run through.

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.

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Shower rooms in Torquay: questions

What is the price of a shower room in Torquay?

A shower room in Torquay usually costs £4,600–£9,200 including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

Is the home survey in Torquay really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do you cover TQ1 in Torquay?

Yes. We cover all of Torquay, including TQ1, TQ2, TQ3 and TQ4, and nearby Paignton, Brixham and Newton Abbot. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Torquay?

What shower suits my water system?

It depends on your hot water. A combi boiler or unvented cylinder supplies mains pressure to a thermostatic mixer. A tank-fed system may need a pump, which must only be used on gravity systems. An electric shower heats cold mains water and suits a home without much stored hot water. See choosing a shower.