Shower rooms in Hove

Postcode districts: BN1, BN3, BN41
Nearby: Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea
Guide price: £5,000–£10,000
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Hard across most of East Sussex
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Hove?

As a guide, budget £5,000 to £10,000 including VAT for a shower room in Hove; your written quote will pin it down. Labour costs in South East England put local prices at about 12% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£4,500–£6,700

Basin and close-coupled WC

Typical

Signature

£6,700–£10,000

Porcelain tiles throughout

Bespoke

£10,000–£16,750

Tiled level-access floor

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

Working in Hove

We work right across Hove — BN1, BN3 and BN41 — and in neighbouring Brighton and Portslade.

Hove has a wide mix of house ages, so the survey is where we spot old lead pipework, weak joists or a tight soil stack. If you are converting a bathroom in Hove into a shower room, we price a tray and a tiled level floor side by side. Where a Hove shower room doubles as the guest bathroom, we plan storage so it stays clear of clutter.

Most of East Sussex has hard water. If your supply in Hove 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

A low-profile tray or a tiled level floor, with the waste positioned for a good fall
An enclosure, walk-in panel or frameless screen in toughened safety glass
A basin and WC to suit the space, freestanding or set into a fitted furniture run
Removal of the old bath and suite, waste removal, testing and handover

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.

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.

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 Hove: questions

How much does a shower room cost in Hove?

A shower room in Hove usually costs £5,000–£10,000 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 Hove 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 BN1 in Hove?

Yes. We cover all of Hove, including BN1, BN3 and BN41, and nearby Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Hove?

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.