Wet Room Installation Cost UK 2026

A wet room in 2026 costs £6,500–£15,000 — typically 25–40 % more than a standard bathroom because of tanking, drainage and floor build-up.

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Typical UK price range: £6,500–£18,000. Typical time: 2–3 weeks.

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Bathroom type Small refurb Standard refurb Large family Wet room En-suite

Region London South East South West Midlands North of England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland

Specification level Basic / standard Mid-range Premium / high-end

Extras

Floor-to-ceiling tiling £800–£2,500 Underfloor heating £700–£1,800 Quiet extractor + duct £200–£600 Walk-in shower enclosure £600–£2,200 Bespoke vanity unit £700–£2,200

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Key points

• £6,500–£15,000 typical
• 25–40 % more than standard bathroom
• Full tanking required (waterproof membrane)
• Excellent for accessibility

Cost breakdown

Item	Low	High
Tanking (waterproofing)	£800	£1,800
Drainage + floor build-up	£600	£1,500
Tiles + tiling (more area)	£1,500	£3,500
Suite + walk-in shower	£1,500	£4,000
Plumbing + electrics	£1,800	£3,500

Cost by UK region

Region	Typical cost
London	£16,537
South East	£15,312
South West	£13,475
Midlands	£12,250
North England	£11,025
Scotland	£11,637
Wales	£11,025

How to save money

• Always commission tanking by a specialist
• Use anti-slip tiles on the floor — wet bathrooms need them
• Linear drain (long slot) looks far better than central gully

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FAQs

Are wet rooms harder to maintain?

Slightly — tile grout needs sealing every 1–2 years. But modern tanking systems last 20+ years.

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