Wet rooms in Beckenham

Postcode districts: BR3, SE20, SE26
Nearby: Catford, Croydon and Blackheath
Guide price: £7,500–£15,000
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days
Water: Very hard across most of Greater London
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a wet room cost in Beckenham?

As a guide, budget £7,500 to £15,000 including VAT for a wet room in Beckenham; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in London run at about 25% above 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

£5,600–£8,800

Under about 4 m²

Typical

Signature

£8,800–£15,000

Frameless screen, thermostatic shower

Large or luxury

£15,000–£22,500

Concealed valves, feature lighting

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

Working in Beckenham

We work right across Beckenham — BR3, SE20 and SE26 — and in neighbouring Catford and Croydon.

In Beckenham, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. If your Beckenham bathroom is upstairs on timber joists, we check their size and direction before planning the wet room floor. If you are planning a wet room in Beckenham for level access, we design the fall and drain so the floor is flush from the doorway.

Water across much of Greater London is very hard. If your supply in Beckenham 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

A pre-formed floor former with a linear or centre drain, or a screed laid to fall
Floor strengthening or a ply overlay on timber floors so the surface does not flex
A survey of the floor construction, the joist size and direction or the concrete slab, and the route to the soil stack
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.

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.

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 Beckenham: questions

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

A wet room in Beckenham usually costs £7,500–£15,000 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.

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 Beckenham.

Is the home survey in Beckenham 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 BR3 in Beckenham?

Yes. We cover all of Beckenham, including BR3, SE20 and SE26, and nearby Catford, Croydon and Blackheath. 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.