Shower rooms in Stretford

Postcode districts: M17, M32, M41
Nearby: Old Trafford, Urmston and Sale
Guide price: £4,200–£8,500
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Soft across most of Greater Manchester
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Stretford?

As a guide, budget £4,200 to £8,500 including VAT for a shower room in Stretford; your written quote will pin it down. Labour costs in North West England put local prices at about 6% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£3,800–£5,600

Tiling to the shower area

Typical

Signature

£5,600–£8,500

Large walk-in tray and frameless screen

Bespoke

£8,500–£14,000

Concealed thermostatic or digital shower

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

Working in Stretford

In Stretford we cover M17, M32 and M41; we also cover Old Trafford, 1.3 miles away, and Urmston.

In Stretford, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. If nobody in your Stretford home has used the bath in a while, a shower room puts that space to better use. If your second bathroom in Stretford is too narrow for a bath, a long walk-in tray can often fit along the same wall.

Most of Greater Manchester is supplied with soft water. If that holds for your street in Stretford, limescale on shower glass and heads builds up slowly and a squeegee after use is usually enough. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Removal of the old bath and suite, waste removal, testing and handover
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
Extractor fan, lighting and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified

Decisions to make first

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.

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 Stretford: questions

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

A shower room in Stretford usually costs £4,200–£8,500 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.

Is the home survey in Stretford 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 M17 in Stretford?

Yes. We cover all of Stretford, including M17, M32 and M41, and nearby Old Trafford, Urmston and Sale. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Stretford?

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.