Shower rooms in Peckham

Postcode districts: SE5, SE14, SE15
Nearby: Brixton, Greenwich and Catford
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 Peckham?

As a guide, budget £5,600 to £11,250 including VAT for a shower room in Peckham; your written quote will pin it down. 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 Peckham including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Peckham

In Peckham we cover SE5, SE14 and SE15; we also cover Brixton, 1.7 miles away, and Greenwich.

In Peckham, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. If your second bathroom in Peckham is too narrow for a bath, a long walk-in tray can often fit along the same wall. If nobody in your Peckham home has used the bath in a while, a shower room puts that space to better use.

Water across much of Greater London is very hard. If your supply in Peckham 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 thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with a fixed head, a handset or both
A survey of water pressure and flow, the hot-water system and the floor where the tray or former will sit
Removal of the old bath and suite, waste removal, testing and handover
A basin and WC to suit the space, freestanding or set into a fitted furniture run

Decisions to make first

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.

Glass

8 mm toughened glass is the usual standard for a walk-in panel. An easy-clean coating helps a great deal in hard-water areas.

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 Peckham: questions

How much does a shower room cost in Peckham?

A shower room in Peckham usually costs £5,600–£11,250 including VAT. Where you land in that range depends on the size of the room, whether the layout changes and the products you choose. After the free survey you get an itemised written quote, and the price is fixed in writing once the layout and products are agreed.

Who handles building control for a shower room in Peckham?

Building control for Peckham 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 Peckham.

Is the home survey in Peckham 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.