Shower rooms in Southampton

Postcode districts: SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO18, SO19
Nearby: Hythe, Totton and Hedge End
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 Southampton?

As a guide, budget £5,000 to £10,000 including VAT for a shower room in Southampton; your written quote will pin it down. Labour costs in South East England put local prices at about 12% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£4,500–£6,700

Basin and close-coupled WC

Typical

Signature

£6,700–£10,000

Porcelain tiles throughout

Bespoke

£10,000–£16,750

Tiled level-access floor

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

Working in Southampton

In Southampton we cover SO14, SO15, SO16 and 3 more postcode districts; we also cover Hythe, 3 miles away, and Totton.

Southampton is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. If nobody in your Southampton home has used the bath in a while, a shower room puts that space to better use. For shower rooms in Southampton, we check the water pressure and hot-water system at the survey, because that decides how well the shower will perform.

Supplies across most of Hampshire are hard. If your supply in Southampton 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
A basin and WC to suit the space, freestanding or set into a fitted furniture run
A low-profile tray or a tiled level floor, with the waste positioned for a good fall

Decisions to make first

Storage

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

Drain

A centre waste in a tray is the norm. A linear drain along one wall lets a tiled floor fall one way, so large tiles can run through.

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 Southampton: questions

How much does a shower room cost in Southampton?

A shower room in Southampton 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.

Do you cover SO14 in Southampton?

Yes. We cover all of Southampton, including SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17 and 2 more postcode districts, and nearby Hythe, Totton and Hedge End. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Southampton?

Who handles building control for a shower room in Southampton?

Building control for Southampton 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.

What is the difference between a shower room and a wet room?

A shower room has a tray, or a shower area with its own screen, and only the shower area is waterproofed. A wet room has a fully tanked floor laid to fall to a drain, so the whole room can get wet. A shower room usually costs less and is quicker to fit. Our guide to wet rooms and walk-in showers compares them.