Wet rooms in Barnstaple

Postcode districts: EX31, EX32
Nearby: Bideford, Tiverton and Exeter
Guide price: £6,100–£12,250
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days
Water: Soft across most of Devon
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a wet room cost in Barnstaple?

As a guide, budget £6,100 to £12,250 including VAT for a wet room in Barnstaple; your written quote will pin it down. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Compact

£4,600–£7,100

Under about 4 m²

Typical

Signature

£7,100–£12,250

Frameless screen, thermostatic shower

Large or luxury

£12,250–£18,250

Concealed valves, feature lighting

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

Working in Barnstaple

In Barnstaple we cover EX31 and EX32; we also cover Bideford, 7.9 miles away, and Tiverton.

Homes in and around Barnstaple vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. For a wet room in a Barnstaple flat, the first step is the lease, because freeholder consent is often needed before any work starts. If your Barnstaple bathroom is upstairs on timber joists, we check their size and direction before planning the wet room floor.

Supplies across most of Devon are soft. If that holds for your street in Barnstaple, 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 thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with heads to suit your water system
Full tanking of the floor and the shower walls, with sealed corners, pipe collars and a sealed drain connection
Slip-resistant porcelain floor tiles and wall tiling
Floor strengthening or a ply overlay on timber floors so the surface does not flex

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 Barnstaple: questions

What is the price of a wet room in Barnstaple?

A wet room in Barnstaple usually costs £6,100–£12,250 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 Barnstaple.

Is the home survey in Barnstaple 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 EX31 and EX32 in Barnstaple?

Yes. We cover all of Barnstaple, including EX31 and EX32, and nearby Bideford, Tiverton and Exeter. 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.