Shower rooms in the Lothians

What does a shower room cost in the Lothians?

Our guide range in the Lothians is £4,300–£8,600 including VAT. Prices in the Lothians run at about 4% below the UK guide, based on Scotland labour rates.

Essential

£3,800–£5,800

Basin and close-coupled WC

Typical

Signature

£5,800–£8,600

Porcelain tiles throughout

Bespoke

£8,600–£14,500

Tiled level-access floor

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

Which towns do we cover in the Lothians?

Most of the Lothians is supplied with soft water. If that holds for your street in Livingston, limescale on shower glass and heads builds up slowly and a squeegee after use is usually enough. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier. For shower rooms in Livingston, we check the water pressure and hot-water system at the survey, because that decides how well the shower will perform.

What the job includes

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
A survey of water pressure and flow, the hot-water system and the floor where the tray or former will sit
A low-profile tray or a tiled level floor, with the waste positioned for a good fall
Removal of the old bath and suite, waste removal, testing and handover
Tanking to the shower area, then wall and floor tiling

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.

Storage

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

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.

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.

Rules that apply in Scotland

Turning a bathroom into a shower room does not need planning permission. The electrics must meet BS 7671: 30 mA RCD protection on every circuit, at least IPX4 fittings in zone 1 above the tray up to 2.25 m, or IPX5 where water jets are used, and no ordinary sockets within 3 m of zone 1. A shower pump can only be used on a gravity system with a cold tank, never connected directly to the mains.

In Scotland, building standards apply instead of Part P. A refit in the same room rarely needs a building warrant, but altering the drainage may. Water fittings must meet the Scottish Water Byelaws 2014.

Shower rooms in the Lothians: questions

How much does a shower room cost in the Lothians?

A shower room in the Lothians typically costs £4,300–£8,600 including VAT, based on Scotland prices. The free survey and itemised written quote give you the exact figure for your home.

Which towns in the Lothians do you cover?

We cover the whole of The Lothians, including Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik and Broxburn. If your town is not listed, we still cover it — get in touch with your postcode.

How long does a shower room take?

Most jobs take 4–8 working days on site once the products have arrived. We confirm a start date and a day-by-day plan when you approve the quote.

Is the water hard in the Lothians?

Can a shower room have a level floor?

Yes. A tiled level floor with a former and linear drain gives a seamless look and level access, but it needs full tanking of the shower area and a suitable floor build-up. On a timber floor, the former is set between the joists; on a concrete floor, the screed may need cutting out to set the drain.