Shower rooms in Northamptonshire

What does a shower room cost in Northamptonshire?

Our guide range in Northamptonshire is £4,300–£8,600 including VAT. Prices in Northamptonshire run at about 4% below the UK guide, based on East Midlands 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 Northamptonshire including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Which towns do we cover in Northamptonshire?

Most of Northamptonshire has hard water. If your supply in Northampton 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. For shower rooms in Northampton, 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

Removal of the old bath and suite, waste removal, testing and handover
Extractor fan, lighting and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
Recessed niches or shelving in the shower wall
Tanking to the shower area, then wall and floor tiling
A low-profile tray or a tiled level floor, with the waste positioned for a good fall
A basin and WC to suit the space, freestanding or set into a fitted furniture run

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

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.

Rules that apply in England

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 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.

Shower rooms in Northamptonshire: questions

How much does a shower room cost in Northamptonshire?

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

Which towns in Northamptonshire do you cover?

We cover the whole of Northamptonshire, including Northampton, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, Daventry and Market Harborough. 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 Northamptonshire?

Will a shower room put buyers off?

A shower room is rarely a problem as an en-suite or second bathroom. If it would be the only bathroom in a family-sized house, some buyers will want a bath, so think about how long you plan to stay. A local estate agent can tell you what buyers in your street expect.