Shower rooms in Tonbridge

Postcode districts: TN9, TN10, TN11
Nearby: Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Crowborough
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 Tonbridge?

In Tonbridge, a shower room typically costs £5,000–£10,000 including VAT, based on South East England prices. 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

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

Working in Tonbridge

In Tonbridge we cover TN9, TN10 and TN11; we also cover Tunbridge Wells, 4.3 miles away, and Sevenoaks.

In Tonbridge, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. If your second bathroom in Tonbridge is too narrow for a bath, a long walk-in tray can often fit along the same wall. Where a Tonbridge shower room doubles as the guest bathroom, we plan storage so it stays clear of clutter.

Supplies across most of Kent are very hard. If your supply in Tonbridge 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

An enclosure, walk-in panel or frameless screen in toughened safety glass
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
Recessed niches or shelving in the shower wall

Decisions to make first

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.

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 Tonbridge: questions

How much does a shower room cost in Tonbridge?

A shower room in Tonbridge 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 Tonbridge 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 TN9 in Tonbridge?

Yes. We cover all of Tonbridge, including TN9, TN10 and TN11, and nearby Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks and Crowborough. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Tonbridge?

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.