Walk-in showers in Derry

Postcode districts: BT47, BT48
Nearby: Limavady, Coleraine and Magherafelt
Guide price: £2,200–£5,300
Typical time on site: 2–5 working days
Water: Soft across most of County Londonderry
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a walk-in shower cost in Derry?

For Derry, our guide range for a walk-in shower is £2,200 to £5,300 including VAT. We adjust the national guide for Northern Ireland, where prices are typically about 12% below the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Tray and screen

£1,750–£3,500

Tiling to the shower walls

Frameless upgrade

£3,100–£4,800

Large tray and frameless screen

Tiled level floor

£3,500–£6,600

Level threshold

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

Working in Derry

As well as Derry itself (BT47 and BT48), we survey in Limavady, Coleraine and Magherafelt.

In a city the size of Derry, parking and access for a skip are worth sorting before the start date — we will ask at the survey. If your Derry shower enclosure has a leaking door seal or a cracked tray, a walk-in panel removes the door altogether. If your Derry bathroom has a bath that nobody uses, a walk-in shower in the same space is often a two or three day job.

Water across much of County Londonderry is soft. If that holds for your street in Derry, 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

Tanking to the shower walls, and to the floor where it is tiled
Silicone, a full-flow test for leaks and spray, and handover
A low-profile stone-resin tray, or a floor former with a linear drain for a tiled level floor
Wall tiling, with an optional recessed niche

Decisions to make first

Glass thickness

8 mm toughened glass is standard; 10 mm feels heavier and more solid. An easy-clean coating keeps limescale off clear glass in hard-water areas.

Valve

An exposed bar valve with a riser rail is easy to fit and service. A concealed valve hides the pipework and suits a fixed overhead head.

Rules that apply in Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, building control is only involved where drainage, structure or ventilation change. New fittings must meet the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009.

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Walk-in showers in Derry: questions

How much should I budget for a walk-in shower in Derry?

A walk-in shower in Derry usually costs £2,200–£5,300 including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

Do you cover BT47 and BT48 in Derry?

Yes. We cover all of Derry, including BT47 and BT48, and nearby Limavady, Coleraine and Magherafelt. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Derry?

Does a walk-in shower in Derry need building control approval?

Building control in Derry is run by the local district council. Where approval is needed, for example for new drainage, we tell you at the survey and handle it as part of the job.

How big does a walk-in shower need to be?

A walk-in shower with no door works well at 1400 mm long or more, with the glass panel covering most of that length. At 1200 by 800 mm it is still usable, but spray is more likely to escape the open end. A width of 800 to 900 mm is enough for most people.