Shower rooms in Greater London

What does a shower room cost in Greater London?

Our guide range in Greater London is £5,600–£11,250 including VAT. Prices in Greater London run at about 25% above the UK guide, based on London labour rates.

Essential

£5,000–£7,500

Tiling to the shower area

Typical

Signature

£7,500–£11,250

Large walk-in tray and frameless screen

Bespoke

£11,250–£18,750

Concealed thermostatic or digital shower

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

Which towns do we cover in Greater London?

Supplies across most of Greater London are very hard. If your supply in Brent 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. We plan shower rooms in Brent around the waste route first, so the tray has a good fall and drains quickly.

What the job includes

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
Extractor fan, lighting and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
A low-profile tray or a tiled level floor, with the waste positioned for a good fall
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.

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.

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

Turning a bathroom into a shower room does not need planning permission. The electrics must meet BS 7671: 30 mA RCD protection on every circuit, at least IPX4 fittings in zone 1 above the tray up to 2.25 m, or IPX5 where water jets are used, and no ordinary sockets within 3 m of zone 1. A shower pump can only be used on a gravity system with a cold tank, never connected directly to the mains.

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.

Shower rooms in Greater London: questions

How much does a shower room cost in Greater London?

A shower room in Greater London typically costs £5,600–£11,250 including VAT, based on London prices. The free survey and itemised written quote give you the exact figure for your home.

Which towns in Greater London do you cover?

We cover the whole of Greater London, including Brent, Islington, Bexley, Barking, Archway, Sutton, Croydon and Ilford. If your town is not listed, we still cover it — get in touch with your postcode.

How long does a shower room take?

Most jobs take 4–8 working days on site once the products have arrived. We confirm a start date and a day-by-day plan when you approve the quote.

Is the water hard in Greater London?

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.