Shower rooms in Ferndown

Postcode districts: BH22
Nearby: Wimborne Minster, Bournemouth and Christchurch
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 Ferndown?

In Ferndown, 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

Tiling to the shower area

Typical

Signature

£6,100–£9,200

Large walk-in tray and frameless screen

Bespoke

£9,200–£15,250

Concealed thermostatic or digital shower

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

Working in Ferndown

We work right across Ferndown — BH22 — and in neighbouring Wimborne Minster and Bournemouth.

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Ferndown: free survey, written quote, one team. Where a Ferndown shower room doubles as the guest bathroom, we plan storage so it stays clear of clutter. We plan shower rooms in Ferndown around the waste route first, so the tray has a good fall and drains quickly.

Water across much of Dorset is hard. If your supply in Ferndown 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
Tanking to the shower area, then wall and floor tiling
An enclosure, walk-in panel or frameless screen in toughened safety glass
A thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with a fixed head, a handset or both

Decisions to make first

Glass

8 mm toughened glass is the usual standard for a walk-in panel. An easy-clean coating helps a great deal in hard-water areas.

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 Ferndown: questions

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

A shower room in Ferndown 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.

Who handles building control for a shower room in Ferndown?

Building control for Ferndown 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.

How long does a shower room take?

Allow 4–8 working days on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Ferndown.

Is the home survey in Ferndown 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.

Can a shower room have a level floor?

Yes. A tiled level floor with a former and linear drain gives a seamless look and level access, but it needs full tanking of the shower area and a suitable floor build-up. On a timber floor, the former is set between the joists; on a concrete floor, the screed may need cutting out to set the drain.