Walk-in showers in Cardiff

Postcode districts: CF10, CF11, CF24
Nearby: Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry
Guide price: £2,300–£5,600
Typical time on site: 2–5 working days
Water: Moderately hard across most of South Glamorgan
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a walk-in shower cost in Cardiff?

Guide price in Cardiff: £2,300–£5,600 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. We adjust the national guide for Wales, where prices are typically about 7% 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

£1,850–£3,700

Thermostatic mixer and riser rail

Frameless upgrade

£3,300–£5,100

Large-format tiles, niche

Tiled level floor

£3,700–£7,000

Floor former, tanking and linear drain

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

Working in Cardiff

In Cardiff we cover CF10, CF11 and CF24; we also cover Penarth, 2.9 miles away, and Caerphilly.

In a city the size of Cardiff, parking and access for a skip are worth sorting before the start date — we will ask at the survey. We measure walk-in showers in Cardiff so the tray and panel are sized together, which is what keeps the spray in. If you are planning ahead in Cardiff for easier access, a low-profile walk-in tray gives most of the benefit without a full wet room.

Supplies across most of South Glamorgan are moderately hard. A quick wipe of the glass and an easy-clean coating are worth having on a new shower in Cardiff. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Silicone, a full-flow test for leaks and spray, and handover
Removal of the old bath or enclosure and making good to the walls and floor
Wall tiling, with an optional recessed niche
A low-profile stone-resin tray, or a floor former with a linear drain for a tiled level floor

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.

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 Wales

In Wales, the Welsh Part P covers a wider list of electrical work than England, so changes to the lighting or a new electric shower circuit should be notified and certified.

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Walk-in showers in Cardiff: questions

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

A walk-in shower in Cardiff usually costs £2,300–£5,600 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.

Do you cover CF10 in Cardiff?

Yes. We cover all of Cardiff, including CF10, CF11 and CF24, and nearby Penarth, Caerphilly and Barry. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Cardiff?

Who handles building control for a walk-in shower in Cardiff?

Building control for Cardiff 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.

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.