Shower rooms in Kelso

Postcode districts: TD5
Nearby: Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles
Guide price: £4,300–£8,600
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Soft across most of the Scottish Borders
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Kelso?

As a guide, budget £4,300 to £8,600 including VAT for a shower room in Kelso; your written quote will pin it down. Labour costs in Scotland put local prices at about 4% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

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 Kelso including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Kelso

We work right across Kelso — TD5 — and in neighbouring Galashiels and Hawick.

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Kelso: free survey, written quote, one team. If nobody in your Kelso home has used the bath in a while, a shower room puts that space to better use. Where a Kelso shower room doubles as the guest bathroom, we plan storage so it stays clear of clutter.

Most of the Scottish Borders is supplied with soft water. If that holds for your street in Kelso, 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.

What the job includes

An enclosure, walk-in panel or frameless screen in toughened safety glass
Tanking to the shower area, then wall and floor tiling
Extractor fan, lighting and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
A basin and WC to suit the space, freestanding or set into a fitted furniture run

Decisions to make first

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.

Storage

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

Rules that apply in Scotland

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.

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Shower rooms in Kelso: questions

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

A shower room in Kelso usually costs £4,300–£8,600 including VAT. Where you land in that range depends on the size of the room, whether the layout changes and the products you choose. After the free survey you get an itemised written quote, and the price is fixed in writing once the layout and products are agreed.

Is the home survey in Kelso 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 TD5 in Kelso?

Yes. We cover all of Kelso, including TD5, and nearby Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Kelso?

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.