Wet rooms in Tunbridge Wells

Postcode districts: TN1, TN3, TN4
Nearby: Tonbridge, Crowborough and Sevenoaks
Guide price: £6,700–£13,500
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days
Water: Very hard across most of Kent
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a wet room cost in Tunbridge Wells?

For Tunbridge Wells, our guide range for a wet room is £6,700 to £13,500 including VAT. Labour costs in South East England put local prices at about 12% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Compact

£5,000–£7,800

Floor former and linear or centre drain

Typical

Signature

£7,800–£13,500

Underfloor heating option

Large or luxury

£13,500–£20,250

Full conversion of a larger room

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

Working in Tunbridge Wells

In Tunbridge Wells we cover TN1, TN3 and TN4; we also cover Tonbridge, 4.3 miles away, and Crowborough.

In Tunbridge Wells, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. If your Tunbridge Wells home has a concrete ground floor, a downstairs wet room may need the screed cut out to set the drain. In a compact Tunbridge Wells 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 Kent is very hard. If your supply in Tunbridge Wells 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 thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with heads to suit your water system
Extractor fan and lighting by a qualified electrician, tested and certified, with underfloor heating if you choose it
A frameless glass screen fixed to the wall and floor
A survey of the floor construction, the joist size and direction or the concrete slab, and the route to the soil stack

Decisions to make first

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.

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 Tunbridge Wells: questions

How much should I budget for a wet room in Tunbridge Wells?

A wet room in Tunbridge Wells usually costs £6,700–£13,500 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.

Is the home survey in Tunbridge Wells 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 TN1 in Tunbridge Wells?

Yes. We cover all of Tunbridge Wells, including TN1, TN3 and TN4, and nearby Tonbridge, Crowborough and Sevenoaks. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Tunbridge Wells?

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.