Wet rooms in Hawick

Postcode districts: TD9
Nearby: Galashiels, Kelso and Peebles
Guide price: £5,800–£11,500
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days
Water: Soft across most of the Scottish Borders
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a wet room cost in Hawick?

As a guide, budget £5,800 to £11,500 including VAT for a wet room in Hawick; 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 Hawick including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Hawick

We work right across Hawick — TD9 — and in neighbouring Galashiels and Kelso.

Hawick gets the same process as anywhere else: a free survey at your home and a written, itemised quote. If your Hawick home has a concrete ground floor, a downstairs wet room may need the screed cut out to set the drain. In a compact Hawick bathroom, a wet room frees the space a tray and enclosure would take, but expect the whole floor to get wet.

Most of the Scottish Borders is supplied with soft water. If that holds for your street in Hawick, 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
Slip-resistant porcelain floor tiles and wall tiling
A frameless glass screen fixed to the wall and floor

Decisions to make first

Underfloor heating

Electric underfloor heating under the tiles dries the floor quickly after a shower; it is typically £700 to £1,500 for a bathroom.

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.

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 Hawick: questions

How much does a wet room cost in Hawick?

A wet room in Hawick usually costs £5,800–£11,500 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

Do you cover TD9 in Hawick?

Yes. We cover all of Hawick, including TD9, and nearby Galashiels, Kelso and Peebles. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Hawick?

Will a wet room in Hawick 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.