Shower rooms in Alton

Postcode districts: GU34
Nearby: Bordon, Farnham and Basingstoke
Guide price: £5,000–£10,000
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Hard across most of Hampshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Alton?

In Alton, a shower room typically costs £5,000–£10,000 including VAT, based on South East England prices. We adjust the national guide for South East England, where prices are typically about 12% above the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£4,500–£6,700

Tray, enclosure and mixer shower

Typical

Signature

£6,700–£10,000

Fitted vanity and concealed cistern

Bespoke

£10,000–£16,750

Underfloor heating, mirror cabinet

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

Working in Alton

As well as Alton itself (GU34), we survey in Bordon, Farnham and Basingstoke.

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Alton: free survey, written quote, one team. We plan shower rooms in Alton around the waste route first, so the tray has a good fall and drains quickly. If nobody in your Alton home has used the bath in a while, a shower room puts that space to better use.

Supplies across most of Hampshire are hard. If your supply in Alton 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

Removal of the old bath and suite, waste removal, testing and handover
A low-profile tray or a tiled level floor, with the waste positioned for a good fall
A survey of water pressure and flow, the hot-water system and the floor where the tray or former will sit
A thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with a fixed head, a handset or both

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 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.

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 Alton: questions

How much does a shower room cost in Alton?

A shower room in Alton usually costs £5,000–£10,000 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 Alton 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 GU34 in Alton?

Yes. We cover all of Alton, including GU34, and nearby Bordon, Farnham and Basingstoke. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Alton?

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.