Walk-in showers in Kelso

Postcode districts: TD5
Nearby: Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles
Guide price: £2,400–£5,800
Typical time on site: 2–5 working days
Water: Soft across most of the Scottish Borders
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a walk-in shower cost in Kelso?

For Kelso, our guide range for a walk-in shower is £2,400 to £5,800 including VAT. We adjust the national guide for Scotland, where prices are typically about 4% 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

£1,900–£3,800

Tiling to the shower walls

Frameless upgrade

£3,400–£5,300

Large tray and frameless screen

Tiled level floor

£3,800–£7,200

Level threshold

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

Working in Kelso

As well as Kelso itself (TD5), we survey in Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles.

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Kelso: free survey, written quote, one team. In a long, narrow Kelso en-suite, a walk-in tray along the back wall often works better than a square enclosure. If your Kelso shower enclosure has a leaking door seal or a cracked tray, a walk-in panel removes the door altogether.

Supplies across most of the Scottish Borders are soft. If that holds for your street in Kelso, 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

Removal of the old bath or enclosure and making good to the walls and floor
Wall tiling, with an optional recessed niche
A survey of the space, the waste position, water pressure and the hot-water system
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 Scotland

In Scotland, a straight swap from a bath or enclosure to a walk-in shower does not normally need a building warrant, though altering the drainage may. Water fittings must meet the Scottish Water Byelaws 2014.

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Walk-in showers in Kelso: questions

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

A walk-in shower in Kelso usually costs £2,400–£5,800 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.

Is the home survey in Kelso 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 TD5 in Kelso?

Yes. We cover all of Kelso, including TD5, and nearby Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Kelso?

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.