Shower rooms in Dartford

Postcode districts: DA1
Nearby: Bexley, Swanley and Swanscombe
Guide price: £5,000–£10,000
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Very hard across most of Kent
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Dartford?

Our guide price for a shower room in Dartford is £5,000–£10,000 including VAT. Prices in South East England run at about 12% 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

£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 Dartford including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Dartford

In Dartford we cover DA1; we also cover Bexley, 2.8 miles away, and Swanley.

Homes in and around Dartford vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. We plan shower rooms in Dartford around the waste route first, so the tray has a good fall and drains quickly. If you are converting a bathroom in Dartford into a shower room, we price a tray and a tiled level floor side by side.

Most of Kent has very hard water. If your supply in Dartford 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

Extractor fan, lighting and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
A low-profile tray or a tiled level floor, with the waste positioned for a good fall
An enclosure, walk-in panel or frameless screen in toughened safety glass
Removal of the old bath and suite, waste removal, testing and handover

Decisions to make first

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.

Storage

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

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 Dartford: questions

What is the price of a shower room in Dartford?

A shower room in Dartford usually costs £5,000–£10,000 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.

Do you cover DA1 in Dartford?

Yes. We cover all of Dartford, including DA1, and nearby Bexley, Swanley and Swanscombe. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Dartford?

Who handles building control for a shower room in Dartford?

Building control for Dartford 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.