Wet rooms in Braintree

Postcode districts: CM7, CM77
Nearby: Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon
Guide price: £6,400–£12,750
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days
Water: Very hard across most of Essex
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a wet room cost in Braintree?

In Braintree, a wet room typically costs £6,400–£12,750 including VAT, based on East of England prices. We adjust the national guide for East of England, where prices are typically about 6% above the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Compact

£4,800–£7,400

Full tanking, porcelain tiles

Typical

Signature

£7,400–£12,750

4–7 m² room

Large or luxury

£12,750–£19,000

Large-format or stone-effect tiles

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

Working in Braintree

As well as Braintree itself (CM7 and CM77), we survey in Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon.

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

Water across much of Essex is very hard. If your supply in Braintree is the same, limescale on shower glass and heads is a real issue: easy-clean glass, rub-clean nozzles and a squeegee make a big difference. 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
Floor strengthening or a ply overlay on timber floors so the surface does not flex
Slip-resistant porcelain floor tiles and wall tiling
A pre-formed floor former with a linear or centre drain, or a screed laid to fall

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.

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.

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 Braintree: questions

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

A wet room in Braintree usually costs £6,400–£12,750 including VAT. Room size, layout changes and your choice of products move the figure within that range. The free survey gives you an itemised quote, fixed in writing once the details 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 Braintree.

Is the home survey in Braintree 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 CM7 and CM77 in Braintree?

Yes. We cover all of Braintree, including CM7 and CM77, and nearby Witham, Chelmsford and Maldon. 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.