How much does a wet room cost?

The wet room installation costs in this article are correct as of 2022

A wet room can be a truly luxurious addition to your home, as well as being a practical choice - waterproofing your bathroom and protecting your home from leaks and damage, while creating a stylish space with a shower at the centre. If you’re thinking of installing a wet room, we’ve laid out some of the costs involved, so you're fully informed before youfind the right wet room installer for your job.

Many of the costs involved in installing a wet room can be compared to that of installing a new bathroom. While many wet rooms will not include a bath, there are still plenty of other cost elements involved, which can be broken down into a few categories:

Tanking

潮湿房间的一个关键元素是整个空间都是防水的，所以不需要安装淋浴设备——这个过程被称为水箱。水可以流过地板，地板通常有一个倾斜的底部托盘，这样水就可以流进下水道。因此，地板和天花板需要防水，在瓷砖后面的石膏板面板上添加特殊的底漆。一个小房间的全套入门设备大约需要150英镑。

Tiles

Tiling is traditionally used across the floor and walls in a wet room, to further waterproof the room and give an attractive finish. The price of tiles varies hugely depending on the material and style - you can get tiles for £20 per square metre, but can pay far more for more high end versions.

Shower

Showers are another element which can be obtained relatively cheaply, for less than £200, or can cost a lot more for high end alternatives.See our shower guidefor more information on shower prices.

Extras

As with any bathroom, there are many additional extras you can incorporate into the finished wet room, from shower screens, to built in cupboards and storage units, heated towel racks and underfloor heating. These will all add to the overall costs. Underfloor heating is a popular choice for wet rooms as it helps to dry them out quicker - this can cost around £100 per square metre.

Installation

A lot of the cost will be taken up with the installation, whether by a bathroom fitter, plumber, or wet room fitting specialist. Labour can cost around £150 to £200 per day for an experienced tradesperson, and full installation of a wet room can take up to a week for a team of two to do. Prices tend to be higher in London, and it can also take additional time to rip out an old bathroom.

Altogether, for a small wet room which is fully tiled on the floors and ceiling, with underfloor heating, you will be looking at a price of between £4,000 and £6,000 depending on your design choices.