Shower rooms in York

Postcode districts: YO1, YO10, YO24, YO31
Nearby: Selby, Kippax and Harrogate
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 York?

For York, our guide range for a shower room is £4,200 to £8,400 including VAT. Labour costs in Yorkshire and the Humber put local prices at about 7% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£3,700–£5,600

Tray, enclosure and mixer shower

Typical

Signature

£5,600–£8,400

Fitted vanity and concealed cistern

Bespoke

£8,400–£14,000

Underfloor heating, mirror cabinet

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

Working in York

In York we cover YO1, YO10, YO24 and 1 more postcode districts; we also cover Selby, 12.1 miles away, and Kippax.

In a city the size of York, parking and access for a skip are worth sorting before the start date — we will ask at the survey. If your second bathroom in York is too narrow for a bath, a long walk-in tray can often fit along the same wall. For shower rooms in York, we check the water pressure and hot-water system at the survey, because that decides how well the shower will perform.

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

What the job includes

Recessed niches or shelving in the shower wall
A survey of water pressure and flow, the hot-water system and the floor where the tray or former will sit
Removal of the old bath and suite, waste removal, testing and handover
A thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with a fixed head, a handset or both

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 York: questions

How much does a shower room cost in York?

A shower room in York usually costs £4,200–£8,400 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.

Do you cover YO1 in York?

Yes. We cover all of York, including YO1, YO10, YO24 and YO31, and nearby Selby, Kippax and Harrogate. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in York?

Who handles building control for a shower room in York?

Building control for York is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

What is the difference between a shower room and a wet room?

A shower room has a tray, or a shower area with its own screen, and only the shower area is waterproofed. A wet room has a fully tanked floor laid to fall to a drain, so the whole room can get wet. A shower room usually costs less and is quicker to fit. Our guide to wet rooms and walk-in showers compares them.