Wet rooms in Ilkeston

Postcode districts: DE7, NG10
Nearby: Eastwood, Heanor and Long Eaton
Guide price: £5,800–£11,500
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days
Water: Moderately hard across most of Derbyshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a wet room cost in Ilkeston?

As a guide, budget £5,800 to £11,500 including VAT for a wet room in Ilkeston; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in East Midlands run at about 4% 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

£4,300–£6,700

Full tanking, porcelain tiles

Typical

Signature

£6,700–£11,500

4–7 m² room

Large or luxury

£11,500–£17,250

Large-format or stone-effect tiles

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

Working in Ilkeston

We cover every part of Ilkeston, including DE7 and NG10, and nearby Eastwood (2.1 miles) and Heanor (3.5 miles).

In Ilkeston, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. For a wet room in a Ilkeston flat, the first step is the lease, because freeholder consent is often needed before any work starts. In a compact Ilkeston bathroom, a wet room frees the space a tray and enclosure would take, but expect the whole floor to get wet.

Water across much of Derbyshire is moderately hard. A quick wipe of the glass and an easy-clean coating are worth having on a new shower in Ilkeston. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Strip-out, waste removal, a final flow test to the drain and handover
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
A frameless glass screen fixed to the wall and floor

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.

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

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.

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Wet rooms in Ilkeston: questions

What is the price of a wet room in Ilkeston?

A wet room in Ilkeston usually costs £5,800–£11,500 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 Ilkeston 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 DE7 and NG10 in Ilkeston?

Yes. We cover all of Ilkeston, including DE7 and NG10, and nearby Eastwood, Heanor and Long Eaton. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Ilkeston?

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.