Shower rooms in Barking

Postcode districts: IG11, RM6, RM8, RM9, RM10
Nearby: Ilford, Becontree and Dagenham
Guide price: £5,600–£11,250
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Very hard across most of Greater London
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Barking?

Guide price in Barking: £5,600–£11,250 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. Prices in London run at about 25% above the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£5,000–£7,500

Tray, enclosure and mixer shower

Typical

Signature

£7,500–£11,250

Fitted vanity and concealed cistern

Bespoke

£11,250–£18,750

Underfloor heating, mirror cabinet

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

Working in Barking

In Barking we cover IG11, RM6, RM8 and 2 more postcode districts; we also cover Ilford, 1.7 miles away, and Becontree.

In Barking, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. We plan shower rooms in Barking around the waste route first, so the tray has a good fall and drains quickly. Where a Barking shower room doubles as the guest bathroom, we plan storage so it stays clear of clutter.

Water across much of Greater London is very hard. If your supply in Barking 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

Extractor fan, lighting and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
A basin and WC to suit the space, freestanding or set into a fitted furniture run
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

Storage

With no bath, there is often space for a full-width vanity unit or a tall cupboard for towels.

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 Barking: questions

How much does a shower room cost in Barking?

A shower room in Barking usually costs £5,600–£11,250 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 Barking 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 IG11 in Barking?

Yes. We cover all of Barking, including IG11, RM6, RM8, RM9 and 1 more postcode districts, and nearby Ilford, Becontree and Dagenham. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Barking?

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.