Shower rooms in Brixton

Postcode districts: SE5, SE24, SW9
Nearby: Peckham, Battersea and Streatham
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 Brixton?

Guide price in Brixton: £5,600–£11,250 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. Labour costs in London put local prices at about 25% above the UK guide figure. 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 Brixton including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Brixton

We cover every part of Brixton, including SE5, SE24 and SW9, and nearby Peckham (1.7 miles) and Battersea (2.2 miles).

In Brixton, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. For shower rooms in Brixton, we check the water pressure and hot-water system at the survey, because that decides how well the shower will perform. If you are converting a bathroom in Brixton into a shower room, we price a tray and a tiled level floor side by side.

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

Tanking to the shower area, then wall and floor tiling
A basin and WC to suit the space, freestanding or set into a fitted furniture run
Extractor fan, lighting and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
A survey of water pressure and flow, the hot-water system and the floor where the tray or former will sit

Decisions to make first

Storage

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

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 Brixton: questions

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

A shower room in Brixton usually costs £5,600–£11,250 including VAT. Room size, layout changes and your choice of products move the figure within that range. The free survey gives you an itemised quote, fixed in writing once the details are agreed.

Who handles building control for a shower room in Brixton?

Building control for Brixton 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 Brixton.

Is the home survey in Brixton 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.