Wet rooms in Cambridge

Postcode districts: CB1, CB2, CB4
Nearby: Royston, St Ives and Newmarket
Guide price: £6,400–£12,750
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days
Water: Very hard across most of Cambridgeshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a wet room cost in Cambridge?

As a guide, budget £6,400 to £12,750 including VAT for a wet room in Cambridge; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in East of England run at about 6% above the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Compact

£4,800–£7,400

Under about 4 m²

Typical

Signature

£7,400–£12,750

Frameless screen, thermostatic shower

Large or luxury

£12,750–£19,000

Concealed valves, feature lighting

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

Working in Cambridge

As well as Cambridge itself (CB1, CB2 and CB4), we survey in Royston, St Ives and Newmarket.

Cambridge is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. If you are planning a wet room in Cambridge for level access, we design the fall and drain so the floor is flush from the doorway. For a wet room in a Cambridge flat, the first step is the lease, because freeholder consent is often needed before any work starts.

Supplies across most of Cambridgeshire are very hard. If your supply in Cambridge 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 survey of the floor construction, the joist size and direction or the concrete slab, and the route to the soil stack
Extractor fan and lighting by a qualified electrician, tested and certified, with underfloor heating if you choose it
Full tanking of the floor and the shower walls, with sealed corners, pipe collars and a sealed drain connection
Slip-resistant porcelain floor tiles and wall tiling

Decisions to make first

Linear or centre drain

A linear drain along one wall lets the floor fall in a single direction, so large tiles can be laid without awkward cuts. A centre drain needs a four-way fall and suits smaller tiles or mosaic.

Underfloor heating

Electric underfloor heating under the tiles dries the floor quickly after a shower; it is typically £700 to £1,500 for a bathroom.

Rules that apply in England

In England, a new drain connection or changes at the soil stack can be building-regulations work under Part H, and new circuits or changes to the wiring in the room are notifiable under Part P. If the wet room is a newly formed bathroom, Approved Document F requires extract of 15 litres per second intermittent or 8 litres per second continuous.

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Wet rooms in Cambridge: questions

What is the price of a wet room in Cambridge?

A wet room in Cambridge usually costs £6,400–£12,750 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.

How long does a wet room take?

Allow 5–10 working days on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Cambridge.

Is the home survey in Cambridge 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 CB1 in Cambridge?

Yes. We cover all of Cambridge, including CB1, CB2 and CB4, and nearby Royston, St Ives and Newmarket. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Can you have a wet room on a wooden floor?

Yes. On a timber floor, the former usually sits down between the joists so the finished floor stays level, and the joists may need trimming, strengthening or extra noggins. The floor must be stiff, often with a ply overlay, so it does not flex and crack the tiles or the tanking. We check the joists at the survey before quoting.