Walk-in showers in Christchurch

Postcode districts: BH6, BH7, BH23
Nearby: Bournemouth, New Milton and Ferndown
Guide price: £2,600–£6,100
Typical time on site: 2–5 working days
Water: Hard across most of Dorset
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a walk-in shower cost in Christchurch?

As a guide, budget £2,600 to £6,100 including VAT for a walk-in shower in Christchurch; your written quote will pin it down. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Tray and screen

£2,000–£4,100

Low-profile tray and 8 mm glass panel

Frameless upgrade

£3,600–£5,600

Concealed thermostatic valve

Tiled level floor

£4,100–£7,600

Floor and wall tiling

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

Working in Christchurch

We work right across Christchurch — BH6, BH7 and BH23 — and in neighbouring Bournemouth and New Milton.

Homes in and around Christchurch vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If you are planning ahead in Christchurch for easier access, a low-profile walk-in tray gives most of the benefit without a full wet room. In a long, narrow Christchurch en-suite, a walk-in tray along the back wall often works better than a square enclosure.

Water across much of Dorset is hard. If your supply in Christchurch 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 stone-resin tray, or a floor former with a linear drain for a tiled level floor
Wall tiling, with an optional recessed niche
An 8 mm or 10 mm toughened glass panel with a wall profile and support arm, or a frameless fixing
Tanking to the shower walls, and to the floor where it is tiled

Decisions to make first

Tray length

Go long rather than wide. A 1400 to 1700 mm tray with a 900 to 1200 mm panel leaves a dry walkway; a 1200 mm tray works but gives less margin for spray.

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.

Rules that apply in England

In England, moving or adding lights, a fan or a shower circuit in a room with a bath or shower is notifiable under Part P. A tiled level floor that needs a new drain connection at the soil stack can bring in Part H.

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Walk-in showers in Christchurch: questions

What is the price of a walk-in shower in Christchurch?

A walk-in shower in Christchurch usually costs £2,600–£6,100 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.

Is the home survey in Christchurch 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.

Do you cover BH6 in Christchurch?

Yes. We cover all of Christchurch, including BH6, BH7 and BH23, and nearby Bournemouth, New Milton and Ferndown. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Christchurch?

What is the difference between a walk-in shower and a wet room?

A walk-in shower uses a tray, or a tanked shower area, with a glass panel, so only the shower area is waterproofed. In a wet room the whole floor is tanked and falls to a drain. A walk-in shower costs less and is quicker to fit; a wet room gives a fully level floor from wall to wall.