Shower rooms in Scarborough

Postcode districts: YO11, YO12
Nearby: Guisborough, Redcar and York
Guide price: £4,200–£8,400
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Moderately hard across most of North Yorkshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Scarborough?

As a guide, budget £4,200 to £8,400 including VAT for a shower room in Scarborough; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in Yorkshire and the Humber run at about 7% below 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

£3,700–£5,600

Tiling to the shower area

Typical

Signature

£5,600–£8,400

Large walk-in tray and frameless screen

Bespoke

£8,400–£14,000

Concealed thermostatic or digital shower

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

Working in Scarborough

As well as Scarborough itself (YO11 and YO12), we survey in Guisborough, Redcar and York.

Homes in and around Scarborough vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. We plan shower rooms in Scarborough around the waste route first, so the tray has a good fall and drains quickly. If you are converting a bathroom in Scarborough into a shower room, we price a tray and a tiled level floor side by side.

Most of North Yorkshire has moderately hard water. A quick wipe of the glass and an easy-clean coating are worth having on a new shower in Scarborough. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Tanking to the shower area, then wall and floor tiling
Recessed niches or shelving in the shower wall
Removal of the old bath and suite, waste removal, testing and handover
A low-profile tray or a tiled level floor, with the waste positioned for a good fall

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.

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 Scarborough: questions

How much should I budget for a shower room in Scarborough?

A shower room in Scarborough usually costs £4,200–£8,400 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

Is the home survey in Scarborough 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 YO11 and YO12 in Scarborough?

Yes. We cover all of Scarborough, including YO11 and YO12, and nearby Guisborough, Redcar and York. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Scarborough?

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.