Wet rooms in Larne

Postcode districts: BT40
Nearby: Carrickfergus, Newtownabbey and Bangor
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 Larne?

In Larne, a wet room typically costs £5,300–£10,500 including VAT, based on Northern Ireland prices. Labour costs in Northern Ireland put local prices at about 12% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Compact

£4,000–£6,200

Full tanking, porcelain tiles

Typical

Signature

£6,200–£10,500

4–7 m² room

Large or luxury

£10,500–£15,750

Large-format or stone-effect tiles

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

Working in Larne

We cover every part of Larne, including BT40, and nearby Carrickfergus (9.3 miles) and Newtownabbey (13.6 miles).

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Larne: free survey, written quote, one team. If your Larne home has a concrete ground floor, a downstairs wet room may need the screed cut out to set the drain. If you are planning a wet room in Larne 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 Larne, 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

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
Slip-resistant porcelain floor tiles and wall tiling
Strip-out, waste removal, a final flow test to the drain and handover

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.

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.

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 Larne: questions

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

A wet room in Larne 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 water hard in Larne?

Does a wet room in Larne need building control approval?

Building control in Larne is run by the local district council. Where approval is needed, for example for new drainage, we tell you at the survey and handle it as part of the job.

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 Larne.

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.