Shower rooms in South Glamorgan

What does a shower room cost in South Glamorgan?

Our guide range in South Glamorgan is £4,200–£8,400 including VAT. Prices in South Glamorgan run at about 7% below the UK guide, based on Wales labour rates.

Essential

£3,700–£5,600

Basin and close-coupled WC

Typical

Signature

£5,600–£8,400

Porcelain tiles throughout

Bespoke

£8,400–£14,000

Tiled level-access floor

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

Which towns do we cover in South Glamorgan?

Most of South Glamorgan has moderately hard water. A quick wipe of the glass and an easy-clean coating are worth having on a new shower in Cardiff. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier. Where a Cardiff shower room doubles as the guest bathroom, we plan storage so it stays clear of clutter.

What the job includes

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
Extractor fan, lighting and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
A thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with a fixed head, a handset or both
Removal of the old bath and suite, waste removal, testing and handover
A low-profile tray or a tiled level floor, with the waste positioned for a good fall

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

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.

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 Wales

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.

Wales has its own Part P and Part F. More electrical work is notifiable there than in England, and the extract rates are similar.

Shower rooms in South Glamorgan: questions

How much does a shower room cost in South Glamorgan?

A shower room in South Glamorgan typically costs £4,200–£8,400 including VAT, based on Wales prices. The free survey and itemised written quote give you the exact figure for your home.

Which towns in South Glamorgan do you cover?

We cover the whole of South Glamorgan, including Cardiff, Barry, Penarth and Llantwit Major. 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 South Glamorgan?

What size shower tray do I need?

A 900 by 900 mm tray is a comfortable minimum for an enclosure. For a walk-in with one glass panel and no door, 1200 by 800 mm is a practical starting point, and 1400 mm or longer keeps the spray in better. The room shape, door swing and waste position decide the final size.