Shower rooms in Smethwick

Postcode districts: B21, B66, B67
Nearby: West Bromwich, Birmingham and Aston
Guide price: £4,400–£8,800
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Varies across the West Midlands
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Smethwick?

For Smethwick, our guide range for a shower room is £4,400 to £8,800 including VAT. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£3,900–£5,900

Tiling to the shower area

Typical

Signature

£5,900–£8,800

Large walk-in tray and frameless screen

Bespoke

£8,800–£14,750

Concealed thermostatic or digital shower

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

Working in Smethwick

As well as Smethwick itself (B21, B66 and B67), we survey in West Bromwich, Birmingham and Aston.

Homes in and around Smethwick vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If your second bathroom in Smethwick is too narrow for a bath, a long walk-in tray can often fit along the same wall. If you are converting a bathroom in Smethwick into a shower room, we price a tray and a tiled level floor side by side.

Water hardness varies across the West Midlands: some supplies are soft, others moderately hard or hard. A quick wipe of the glass and an easy-clean coating are worth having on a new shower in Smethwick. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Recessed niches or shelving in the shower wall
Extractor fan, lighting and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
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

Decisions to make first

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.

Storage

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

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 Smethwick: questions

How much does a shower room cost in Smethwick?

A shower room in Smethwick usually costs £4,400–£8,800 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

Do you cover B21 in Smethwick?

Yes. We cover all of Smethwick, including B21, B66 and B67, and nearby West Bromwich, Birmingham and Aston. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Smethwick?

Who handles building control for a shower room in Smethwick?

Building control for Smethwick 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.