Wet rooms in Castlereagh

Postcode districts: BT5, BT6, BT7
Nearby: Belfast, Newtownabbey and Lisburn
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 Castlereagh?

Our guide price for a wet room in Castlereagh 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 Castlereagh including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Castlereagh

In Castlereagh we cover BT5, BT6 and BT7; we also cover Belfast, 2.3 miles away, and Newtownabbey.

In Castlereagh, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. We quote wet rooms in Castlereagh only after looking at the floor construction, because that is where most of the cost difference lies. If you are planning a wet room in Castlereagh for level access, we design the fall and drain so the floor is flush from the doorway.

Supplies across most of County Antrim are soft. If that holds for your street in Castlereagh, 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 pre-formed floor former with a linear or centre drain, or a screed laid to fall
Strip-out, waste removal, a final flow test to the drain and handover
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

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.

Open or screened

A fully open shower with no glass only works in a larger room, with the basin, WC and towels well away from the spray.

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 Castlereagh: questions

How much should I budget for a wet room in Castlereagh?

A wet room in Castlereagh usually costs £5,300–£10,500 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 Castlereagh 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 BT5 in Castlereagh?

Yes. We cover all of Castlereagh, including BT5, BT6 and BT7, and nearby Belfast, Newtownabbey and Lisburn. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Castlereagh?

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.