Wet rooms in Glasgow

Postcode districts: G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G11 + 22 more
Nearby: Rutherglen, Bishopbriggs and Bearsden
Guide price: £5,800–£11,500
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days
Water: Soft across most of Greater Glasgow
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a wet room cost in Glasgow?

Our guide price for a wet room in Glasgow is £5,800–£11,500 including VAT. Labour costs in Scotland put local prices at about 4% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Compact

£4,300–£6,700

Under about 4 m²

Typical

Signature

£6,700–£11,500

Frameless screen, thermostatic shower

Large or luxury

£11,500–£17,250

Concealed valves, feature lighting

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

Working in Glasgow

We work right across Glasgow — G1, G2, G3 and 25 more postcode districts — and in neighbouring Rutherglen and Bishopbriggs.

Glasgow is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. For a wet room in a Glasgow flat, the first step is the title deeds, because agreement from the other owners or the factor is often needed before any work starts. We quote wet rooms in Glasgow only after looking at the floor construction, because that is where most of the cost difference lies.

Most of Greater Glasgow is supplied with soft water. If that holds for your street in Glasgow, 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

Strip-out, waste removal, a final flow test to the drain and handover
Slip-resistant porcelain floor tiles and wall tiling
A frameless glass screen fixed to the wall and floor
A thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with heads to suit your water system

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 Scotland

In Scotland, a wet room that alters the drainage, involves structural work to the floor or forms a new bathroom may need a building warrant; a straight refit usually does not. Water fittings must meet the Scottish Water Byelaws 2014.

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Wet rooms in Glasgow: questions

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

A wet room in Glasgow usually costs £5,800–£11,500 including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

Do you cover G1 in Glasgow?

Yes. We cover all of Glasgow, including G1, G2, G3, G4 and 24 more postcode districts, and nearby Rutherglen, Bishopbriggs and Bearsden. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Glasgow?

Will a wet room in Glasgow need a building warrant?

Usually not for a straight refit. Building warrants are issued by the local council's building standards service, and forming a new bathroom, changing drainage or structural work can need one. We tell you at the survey and handle the application if one is needed.

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.