Shower rooms in Washington

Postcode districts: NE37, NE38
Nearby: Chester-le-Street, Felling and Houghton-Le-Spring
Guide price: £4,000–£8,100
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Soft across most of Tyne and Wear
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Washington?

Guide price in Washington: £4,000–£8,100 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. Labour costs in North East England put local prices at about 10% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£3,600–£5,400

Basin and close-coupled WC

Typical

Signature

£5,400–£8,100

Porcelain tiles throughout

Bespoke

£8,100–£13,500

Tiled level-access floor

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

Working in Washington

In Washington we cover NE37 and NE38; we also cover Chester-le-Street, 3.7 miles away, and Felling.

Homes in and around Washington vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If you are converting a bathroom in Washington into a shower room, we price a tray and a tiled level floor side by side. Where a Washington shower room doubles as the guest bathroom, we plan storage so it stays clear of clutter.

Water across much of Tyne and Wear is soft. If that holds for your street in Washington, 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

A basin and WC to suit the space, freestanding or set into a fitted furniture run
A survey of water pressure and flow, the hot-water system and the floor where the tray or former will sit
A low-profile tray or a tiled level floor, with the waste positioned for a good fall
An enclosure, walk-in panel or frameless screen in toughened safety glass

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.

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 Washington: questions

What is the price of a shower room in Washington?

A shower room in Washington usually costs £4,000–£8,100 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.

Who handles building control for a shower room in Washington?

Building control for Washington 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.

How long does a shower room take?

Allow 4–8 working days on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Washington.

Is the home survey in Washington 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.

Can a shower room have a level floor?

Yes. A tiled level floor with a former and linear drain gives a seamless look and level access, but it needs full tanking of the shower area and a suitable floor build-up. On a timber floor, the former is set between the joists; on a concrete floor, the screed may need cutting out to set the drain.