Wet rooms in Taunton

Postcode districts: TA1
Nearby: Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Tiverton
Guide price: £6,100–£12,250
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days
Water: Hard across most of Somerset
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a wet room cost in Taunton?

Our guide price for a wet room in Taunton is £6,100–£12,250 including VAT. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Compact

£4,600–£7,100

Full tanking, porcelain tiles

Typical

Signature

£7,100–£12,250

4–7 m² room

Large or luxury

£12,250–£18,250

Large-format or stone-effect tiles

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

Working in Taunton

As well as Taunton itself (TA1), we survey in Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Tiverton.

Homes in and around Taunton vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. In a compact Taunton bathroom, a wet room frees the space a tray and enclosure would take, but expect the whole floor to get wet. We quote wet rooms in Taunton only after looking at the floor construction, because that is where most of the cost difference lies.

Most of Somerset has hard water. If your supply in Taunton 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

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
Slip-resistant porcelain floor tiles and wall tiling
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

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.

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.

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 Taunton: questions

What is the price of a wet room in Taunton?

A wet room in Taunton usually costs £6,100–£12,250 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.

Is the water hard in Taunton?

Who handles building control for a wet room in Taunton?

Building control for Taunton is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

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 Taunton.

Can I have a wet room in a flat?

Often, but check your lease first. Freeholder consent is commonly needed, especially where the drainage or the floor changes, and the risk of a leak into the flat below means the tanking and drain connection must be done with care. Sound insulation in the floor matters too.