Shower rooms in Portishead

Postcode districts: BS20
Nearby: Nailsea, Clevedon and Bishopsworth
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 Portishead?

Our guide price for a shower room in Portishead is £4,600–£9,200 including VAT. 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 Portishead including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Portishead

In Portishead we cover BS20; we also cover Nailsea, 3.5 miles away, and Clevedon.

In Portishead, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. Where a Portishead shower room doubles as the guest bathroom, we plan storage so it stays clear of clutter. We plan shower rooms in Portishead around the waste route first, so the tray has a good fall and drains quickly.

Supplies across most of Somerset are hard. If your supply in Portishead 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
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
Recessed niches or shelving in the shower wall

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.

Glass

8 mm toughened glass is the usual standard for a walk-in panel. An easy-clean coating helps a great deal in hard-water areas.

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 Portishead: questions

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

A shower room in Portishead usually costs £4,600–£9,200 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 BS20 in Portishead?

Yes. We cover all of Portishead, including BS20, and nearby Nailsea, Clevedon and Bishopsworth. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Portishead?

Who handles building control for a shower room in Portishead?

Building control for Portishead 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.