Wet rooms in Chippenham

Postcode districts: SN14, SN15
Nearby: Calne, Melksham and Devizes
Guide price: £6,100–£12,250
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days
Water: Hard across most of Wiltshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a wet room cost in Chippenham?

In Chippenham, a wet room typically costs £6,100–£12,250 including VAT, based on South West England prices. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Compact

£4,600–£7,100

Under about 4 m²

Typical

Signature

£7,100–£12,250

Frameless screen, thermostatic shower

Large or luxury

£12,250–£18,250

Concealed valves, feature lighting

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

Working in Chippenham

We work right across Chippenham — SN14 and SN15 — and in neighbouring Calne and Melksham.

In Chippenham, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. In a compact Chippenham bathroom, a wet room frees the space a tray and enclosure would take, but expect the whole floor to get wet. If your Chippenham bathroom is upstairs on timber joists, we check their size and direction before planning the wet room floor.

Supplies across most of Wiltshire are hard. If your supply in Chippenham 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

Floor strengthening or a ply overlay on timber floors so the surface does not flex
A pre-formed floor former with a linear or centre drain, or a screed laid to fall
A thermostatic shower valve, exposed or concealed, with heads to suit your water system
Full tanking of the floor and the shower walls, with sealed corners, pipe collars and a sealed drain connection

Decisions to make first

Linear or centre drain

A linear drain along one wall lets the floor fall in a single direction, so large tiles can be laid without awkward cuts. A centre drain needs a four-way fall and suits smaller tiles or mosaic.

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 Chippenham: questions

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

A wet room in Chippenham 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 home survey in Chippenham 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 SN14 and SN15 in Chippenham?

Yes. We cover all of Chippenham, including SN14 and SN15, and nearby Calne, Melksham and Devizes. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Chippenham?

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.