Shower rooms in Sittingbourne

Postcode districts: ME9, ME10, ME12
Nearby: Faversham, Gillingham and Chatham
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 Sittingbourne?

As a guide, budget £5,000 to £10,000 including VAT for a shower room in Sittingbourne; your written quote will pin it down. 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

Tiling to the shower area

Typical

Signature

£6,700–£10,000

Large walk-in tray and frameless screen

Bespoke

£10,000–£16,750

Concealed thermostatic or digital shower

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

Working in Sittingbourne

We cover every part of Sittingbourne, including ME9, ME10 and ME12, and nearby Faversham (7 miles) and Gillingham (8.6 miles).

In Sittingbourne, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. For shower rooms in Sittingbourne, we check the water pressure and hot-water system at the survey, because that decides how well the shower will perform. We plan shower rooms in Sittingbourne around the waste route first, so the tray has a good fall and drains quickly.

Most of Kent has very hard water. If your supply in Sittingbourne 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 low-profile tray or a tiled level floor, with the waste positioned for a good fall
Extractor fan, lighting and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
Recessed niches or shelving in the shower wall

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.

Valve and heads

A bar valve is simple and easy to service. A concealed valve with a ceiling head looks cleaner but needs good flow to perform.

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 Sittingbourne: questions

What is the price of a shower room in Sittingbourne?

A shower room in Sittingbourne 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 Sittingbourne 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 ME9 in Sittingbourne?

Yes. We cover all of Sittingbourne, including ME9, ME10 and ME12, and nearby Faversham, Gillingham and Chatham. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Sittingbourne?

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.