Wet rooms in Hamilton

Postcode districts: ML3
Nearby: Motherwell, Blantyre and Larkhall
Guide price: £5,800–£11,500
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days
Water: Soft across most of Lanarkshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a wet room cost in Hamilton?

As a guide, budget £5,800 to £11,500 including VAT for a wet room in Hamilton; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in Scotland run at about 4% below 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

£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 Hamilton including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Hamilton

As well as Hamilton itself (ML3), we survey in Motherwell, Blantyre and Larkhall.

Homes in and around Hamilton vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. In a compact Hamilton bathroom, a wet room frees the space a tray and enclosure would take, but expect the whole floor to get wet. If your Hamilton home has a concrete ground floor, a downstairs wet room may need the screed cut out to set the drain.

Supplies across most of Lanarkshire are soft. If that holds for your street in Hamilton, 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
Extractor fan and lighting by a qualified electrician, tested and certified, with underfloor heating if you choose it
A pre-formed floor former with a linear or centre drain, or a screed laid to fall
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

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.

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 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 Hamilton: questions

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

A wet room in Hamilton usually costs £5,800–£11,500 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.

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 Hamilton.

Is the home survey in Hamilton 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 ML3 in Hamilton?

Yes. We cover all of Hamilton, including ML3, and nearby Motherwell, Blantyre and Larkhall. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Can you have a wet room on a wooden floor?

Yes. On a timber floor, the former usually sits down between the joists so the finished floor stays level, and the joists may need trimming, strengthening or extra noggins. The floor must be stiff, often with a ply overlay, so it does not flex and crack the tiles or the tanking. We check the joists at the survey before quoting.