Walk-in showers in Kent

What does a walk-in shower cost in Kent?

Our guide range in Kent is £2,800–£6,700 including VAT. Prices in Kent run at about 12% above the UK guide, based on South East England labour rates.

Typical

Tray and screen

£2,200–£4,500

Low-profile tray and 8 mm glass panel

Frameless upgrade

£3,900–£6,200

Concealed thermostatic valve

Tiled level floor

£4,500–£8,400

Floor and wall tiling

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

Which towns do we cover in Kent?

Supplies across most of Kent are very hard. If your supply in Maidstone 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. If your Maidstone shower enclosure has a leaking door seal or a cracked tray, a walk-in panel removes the door altogether.

What the job includes

A survey of the space, the waste position, water pressure and the hot-water system
Silicone, a full-flow test for leaks and spray, and handover
A thermostatic valve with a riser rail, a fixed head or both
An 8 mm or 10 mm toughened glass panel with a wall profile and support arm, or a frameless fixing
A low-profile stone-resin tray, or a floor former with a linear drain for a tiled level floor
Tanking to the shower walls, and to the floor where it is tiled

Decisions to make first

Tray or tiled floor

A tray is quicker, costs less and has a small lip. A tiled floor with a linear drain sits level with the rest of the room and lets one tile run throughout.

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.

Head

A large overhead head feels luxurious but needs good flow. A handset on a riser is easier for rinsing hair and cleaning the shower.

Niche

A recessed shelf in the back wall keeps bottles off the tray. It has to be planned at first fix and tanked like the rest of the wall.

Rules that apply in England

Fitting a walk-in shower does not need planning permission. The light and fan above the shower are in zone 1 up to 2.25 m and must be at least IPX4, or IPX5 where water jets are used, with 30 mA RCD protection on every circuit under BS 7671. Under the water fittings rules, a shower pump may only be used on a gravity system with a cold tank, never on the mains, and the shower needs protection against water flowing back into the supply.

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.

Walk-in showers in Kent: questions

How much does a walk-in shower cost in Kent?

A walk-in shower in Kent typically costs £2,800–£6,700 including VAT, based on South East England prices. The free survey and itemised written quote give you the exact figure for your home.

Which towns in Kent do you cover?

We cover the whole of Kent, including Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Tunbridge Wells, Folkestone, Margate, Ashford and Canterbury. If your town is not listed, we still cover it — get in touch with your postcode.

How long does a walk-in shower take?

Most jobs take 2–5 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 Kent?

Do walk-in showers splash?

A walk-in shower splashes when the tray is too short, the panel too narrow or the head points towards the open end. A long tray, a panel covering most of its length and a head mounted at the closed end keep the water in. In a tight space, a small hinged return panel at the open end helps.