Shower rooms in Clacton-on-Sea

Postcode districts: CO15
Nearby: Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze and Harwich
Guide price: £4,800–£9,500
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Very hard across most of Essex
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Clacton-on-Sea?

Our guide price for a shower room in Clacton-on-Sea is £4,800–£9,500 including VAT. We adjust the national guide for East of England, where prices are typically about 6% above the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£4,200–£6,400

Basin and close-coupled WC

Typical

Signature

£6,400–£9,500

Porcelain tiles throughout

Bespoke

£9,500–£16,000

Tiled level-access floor

Guide prices for Clacton-on-Sea including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Clacton-on-Sea

We cover every part of Clacton-on-Sea, including CO15, and nearby Frinton-on-Sea (4.7 miles) and Walton-on-the-Naze (6.2 miles).

Homes in and around Clacton-on-Sea vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. We plan shower rooms in Clacton-on-Sea around the waste route first, so the tray has a good fall and drains quickly. If you are converting a bathroom in Clacton-on-Sea into a shower room, we price a tray and a tiled level floor side by side.

Most of Essex has very hard water. If your supply in Clacton-on-Sea 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

An enclosure, walk-in panel or frameless screen in toughened safety glass
Recessed niches or shelving in the shower wall
Tanking to the shower area, then wall and floor tiling
A thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with a fixed head, a handset or both

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

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Shower rooms in Clacton-on-Sea: questions

What is the price of a shower room in Clacton-on-Sea?

A shower room in Clacton-on-Sea usually costs £4,800–£9,500 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 Clacton-on-Sea 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 CO15 in Clacton-on-Sea?

Yes. We cover all of Clacton-on-Sea, including CO15, and nearby Frinton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze and Harwich. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Clacton-on-Sea?

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.