Shower rooms in Bath

Postcode districts: BA1, BA2
Nearby: Keynsham, Trowbridge and Kingswood
Guide price: £4,600–£9,200
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Hard across most of Somerset
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Bath?

In Bath, a shower room typically costs £4,600–£9,200 including VAT, based on South West England prices. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£4,100–£6,100

Tiling to the shower area

Typical

Signature

£6,100–£9,200

Large walk-in tray and frameless screen

Bespoke

£9,200–£15,250

Concealed thermostatic or digital shower

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

Working in Bath

In Bath we cover BA1 and BA2; we also cover Keynsham, 6.4 miles away, and Trowbridge.

Bath is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. If your second bathroom in Bath is too narrow for a bath, a long walk-in tray can often fit along the same wall. For shower rooms in Bath, we check the water pressure and hot-water system at the survey, because that decides how well the shower will perform.

Supplies across most of Somerset are hard. If your supply in Bath 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 survey of water pressure and flow, the hot-water system and the floor where the tray or former will sit
A thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with a fixed head, a handset or both
Tanking to the shower area, then wall and floor tiling
Extractor fan, lighting and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified

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.

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 Bath: questions

How much does a shower room cost in Bath?

A shower room in Bath usually costs £4,600–£9,200 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.

Do you cover BA1 and BA2 in Bath?

Yes. We cover all of Bath, including BA1 and BA2, and nearby Keynsham, Trowbridge and Kingswood. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Bath?

Who handles building control for a shower room in Bath?

Building control for Bath 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.