Shower rooms in Margate

Postcode districts: CT8, CT9, CT11
Nearby: Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Deal
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 Margate?

Guide price in Margate: £5,000–£10,000 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. 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

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

Working in Margate

As well as Margate itself (CT8, CT9 and CT11), we survey in Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Deal.

Homes in and around Margate vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If nobody in your Margate home has used the bath in a while, a shower room puts that space to better use. Where a Margate shower room doubles as the guest bathroom, we plan storage so it stays clear of clutter.

Most of Kent has very hard water. If your supply in Margate 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 basin and WC to suit the space, freestanding or set into a fitted furniture run
A thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with a fixed head, a handset or both
An enclosure, walk-in panel or frameless screen in toughened safety glass

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

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 Margate: questions

How much does a shower room cost in Margate?

A shower room in Margate 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 CT8 in Margate?

Yes. We cover all of Margate, including CT8, CT9 and CT11, and nearby Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Deal. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Margate?

Who handles building control for a shower room in Margate?

Building control for Margate 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.