Wet rooms in Antrim

Postcode districts: BT29, BT41
Nearby: Ballymena, Newtownabbey and Belfast
Guide price: £5,300–£10,500
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days
Water: Soft across most of County Antrim
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a wet room cost in Antrim?

Our guide price for a wet room in Antrim is £5,300–£10,500 including VAT. Prices in Northern Ireland run at about 12% below 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

£4,000–£6,200

Under about 4 m²

Typical

Signature

£6,200–£10,500

Frameless screen, thermostatic shower

Large or luxury

£10,500–£15,750

Concealed valves, feature lighting

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

Working in Antrim

We cover every part of Antrim, including BT29 and BT41, and nearby Ballymena (10.4 miles) and Newtownabbey (12.7 miles).

Antrim gets the same process as anywhere else: a free survey at your home and a written, itemised quote. In a compact Antrim bathroom, a wet room frees the space a tray and enclosure would take, but expect the whole floor to get wet. We quote wet rooms in Antrim only after looking at the floor construction, because that is where most of the cost difference lies.

Most of County Antrim is supplied with soft water. If that holds for your street in Antrim, 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

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 pre-formed floor former with a linear or centre drain, or a screed laid to fall
Full tanking of the floor and the shower walls, with sealed corners, pipe collars and a sealed drain connection

Decisions to make first

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.

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 Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland, building control covers new drainage, ventilation and structural changes to the floor. There is no Part P, but the electrics should be tested and certified to BS 7671.

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Wet rooms in Antrim: questions

What is the price of a wet room in Antrim?

A wet room in Antrim usually costs £5,300–£10,500 including VAT. Where you land in that range depends on the size of the room, whether the layout changes and the products you choose. After the free survey you get an itemised written quote, and the price is fixed in writing once the layout and products are 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 Antrim.

Is the home survey in Antrim 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 BT29 and BT41 in Antrim?

Yes. We cover all of Antrim, including BT29 and BT41, and nearby Ballymena, Newtownabbey and Belfast. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

What is tanking in a wet room?

Tanking is the waterproof layer under the tiles that stops water reaching the floor and walls. It is usually a liquid or sheet membrane, with sealing tape at every corner, board joint and pipe. Tiles and grout are not waterproof on their own, so the tanking is what actually keeps the water in.