Shower rooms in Tunbridge Wells

Postcode districts: TN1, TN3, TN4
Nearby: Tonbridge, Crowborough and Sevenoaks
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 Tunbridge Wells?

For Tunbridge Wells, our guide range for a shower room is £5,000 to £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 Tunbridge Wells including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Tunbridge Wells

In Tunbridge Wells we cover TN1, TN3 and TN4; we also cover Tonbridge, 4.3 miles away, and Crowborough.

Homes in and around Tunbridge Wells vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If you are converting a bathroom in Tunbridge Wells into a shower room, we price a tray and a tiled level floor side by side. If nobody in your Tunbridge Wells home has used the bath in a while, a shower room puts that space to better use.

Water across much of Kent is very hard. If your supply in Tunbridge Wells 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 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 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

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.

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.

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 Tunbridge Wells: questions

How much should I budget for a shower room in Tunbridge Wells?

A shower room in Tunbridge Wells usually costs £5,000–£10,000 including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

Is the home survey in Tunbridge Wells 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 TN1 in Tunbridge Wells?

Yes. We cover all of Tunbridge Wells, including TN1, TN3 and TN4, and nearby Tonbridge, Crowborough and Sevenoaks. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Tunbridge Wells?

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.