Shower rooms in Christchurch

Postcode districts: BH6, BH7, BH23
Nearby: Bournemouth, New Milton and Ferndown
Guide price: £4,600–£9,200
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Hard across most of Dorset
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Christchurch?

Our guide price for a shower room in Christchurch is £4,600–£9,200 including VAT. 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 Christchurch including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Christchurch

In Christchurch we cover BH6, BH7 and BH23; we also cover Bournemouth, 4.4 miles away, and New Milton.

In Christchurch, 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 Christchurch is too narrow for a bath, a long walk-in tray can often fit along the same wall. We plan shower rooms in Christchurch around the waste route first, so the tray has a good fall and drains quickly.

Supplies across most of Dorset are hard. If your supply in Christchurch is the same, limescale on shower glass and heads is a real issue: easy-clean glass, rub-clean nozzles and a squeegee make a big difference. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Removal of the old bath and suite, waste removal, testing and handover
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
Tanking to the shower area, then wall and floor tiling

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 or level floor

A low-profile stone-resin tray is quicker to fit and costs less. A tiled level floor looks seamless but needs a former, tanking and more floor preparation.

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 Christchurch: questions

What is the price of a shower room in Christchurch?

A shower room in Christchurch 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.

Is the home survey in Christchurch 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 BH6 in Christchurch?

Yes. We cover all of Christchurch, including BH6, BH7 and BH23, and nearby Bournemouth, New Milton and Ferndown. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Christchurch?

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.