Shower rooms in Oxford

Postcode districts: OX1, OX2, OX3, OX4
Nearby: Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Reading
Guide price: £5,000–£10,000
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Hard across most of Oxfordshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Oxford?

Our guide price for a shower room in Oxford is £5,000–£10,000 including VAT. Labour costs in South East England put local prices at about 12% above the UK guide figure. 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 Oxford including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Oxford

We work right across Oxford — OX1, OX2, OX3 and 1 more postcode districts — and in neighbouring Aylesbury and High Wycombe.

In a city the size of Oxford, parking and access for a skip are worth sorting before the start date — we will ask at the survey. Where a Oxford shower room doubles as the guest bathroom, we plan storage so it stays clear of clutter. If nobody in your Oxford home has used the bath in a while, a shower room puts that space to better use.

Water across much of Oxfordshire is hard. If your supply in Oxford 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 low-profile tray or a tiled level floor, with the waste positioned for a good fall
Tanking to the shower area, then wall and floor tiling
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

Decisions to make first

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.

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 Oxford: questions

How much does a shower room cost in Oxford?

A shower room in Oxford usually costs £5,000–£10,000 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.

Do you cover OX1 in Oxford?

Yes. We cover all of Oxford, including OX1, OX2, OX3 and OX4, and nearby Aylesbury, High Wycombe and Reading. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Oxford?

Who handles building control for a shower room in Oxford?

Building control for Oxford 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.