Wet rooms in County Londonderry

What does a wet room cost in County Londonderry?

Our guide range in County Londonderry is £5,300–£10,500 including VAT. Prices in County Londonderry run at about 12% below the UK guide, based on Northern Ireland labour rates.

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 County Londonderry including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Which towns do we cover in County Londonderry?

Most of County Londonderry is supplied with soft water. If that holds for your street in Derry, 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. If your Derry home has a concrete ground floor, a downstairs wet room may need the screed cut out to set the drain.

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
Slip-resistant porcelain floor tiles and wall tiling
A frameless glass screen fixed to the wall and floor
Full tanking of the floor and the shower walls, with sealed corners, pipe collars and a sealed drain connection
Strip-out, waste removal, a final flow test to the drain and handover
Floor strengthening or a ply overlay on timber floors so the surface does not flex

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

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

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 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.

Wet rooms in County Londonderry: questions

How much does a wet room cost in County Londonderry?

A wet room in County Londonderry typically costs £5,300–£10,500 including VAT, based on Northern Ireland prices. The free survey and itemised written quote give you the exact figure for your home.

Which towns in County Londonderry do you cover?

We cover the whole of County Londonderry, including Derry, Coleraine, Limavady and Magherafelt. 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 County Londonderry?

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.