Wet rooms in Cornwall

What does a wet room cost in Cornwall?

Our guide range in Cornwall is £6,100–£12,250 including VAT.

Compact

£4,600–£7,100

Under about 4 m²

Typical

Signature

£7,100–£12,250

Frameless screen, thermostatic shower

Large or luxury

£12,250–£18,250

Concealed valves, feature lighting

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

Which towns do we cover in Cornwall?

Supplies across most of Cornwall are soft. If that holds for your street in Redruth, 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. We quote wet rooms in Redruth only after looking at the floor construction, because that is where most of the cost difference lies.

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
A thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with heads to suit your water system
Slip-resistant porcelain floor tiles and wall tiling
Floor strengthening or a ply overlay on timber floors so the surface does not flex
A frameless glass screen fixed to the wall and floor

Decisions to make first

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.

Former or screed

A pre-formed board gives a consistent fall and suits timber floors. A sand and cement screed suits concrete slabs and larger shower areas.

Floor tile

Matt or textured porcelain with good slip resistance. Mosaic gives extra grip on a centre-drain floor because of its many grout lines.

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.

Rules that apply in England

A wet room inside an existing home does not need planning permission. In a flat, check the lease: freeholder consent is often needed, and both the leak risk and the sound insulation to the flat below matter. Electrics must meet BS 7671, with 30 mA RCD protection, at least IPX4 fittings in zone 1 up to 2.25 m above the shower floor, IPX5 where water jets are used, and no ordinary sockets within 3 m of zone 1.

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.

Wet rooms in Cornwall: questions

How much does a wet room cost in Cornwall?

A wet room in Cornwall typically costs £6,100–£12,250 including VAT, based on South West England prices. The free survey and itemised written quote give you the exact figure for your home.

Which towns in Cornwall do you cover?

We cover the whole of Cornwall, including Redruth, Falmouth, St Austell, Truro, Camborne, Newquay, Penzance and Bodmin. If your town is not listed, we still cover it — get in touch with your postcode.

How long does a wet room take?

Most jobs take 5–10 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 Cornwall?

Is a wet room better than a walk-in shower?

A wet room gives a completely level floor and a seamless finish, but costs more because the whole floor is tanked. A walk-in shower uses a low-profile tray and a glass panel, is quicker to fit and costs less. If you need level access, a wet room is the right choice; if you just want an open shower, a walk-in is usually enough. Our guide to wet rooms and walk-in showers goes further.