How much does a walk-in shower cost in the UK?
A walk-in shower costs £1,000 to £6,000 in the UK, typically around £2,000 supplied and fitted. What moves the price most is enclosure on a tray versus a level-access former, so a simpler job sits near the bottom of that range and a larger or higher-spec one near the top. Prices reviewed June 2026.
A walk-in shower ranges from an enclosure on a low tray to a full level-access wet room. What you pay depends on the tanking, the tray or former, and whether an old bath comes out.
Walk-in shower cost calculator
Use the calculator to price your walk-in shower in 2026. Adjust the options and area for a UK cost range. Nothing is sent anywhere.
Walk-in shower cost breakdown
Typical walk-in shower costs, by option:
| Type | Typical UK cost |
|---|---|
| Walk-in enclosure on a low tray | £1,000 to £2,000 |
| Level-access with a floor former | £2,000 to £3,500 |
| Full wet room conversion | £3,500 to £6,000 |
| + Rip out an old bath or shower | add £300 to £800 |
| + Underfloor heating | add £400 to £900 |
What's included in the price?
Typical walk-in shower prices include:
- Shower, screen and tray or former
- Plumbing and fitting
- Tiling or panelling of the wet area
- Sealing and waterproofing
What changes the price?
The things that move walk-in shower prices most:
Enclosure on a tray versus a level-access former
How much tiling or tanking is needed
Removing an old bath or shower
Any underfloor heating
Does where you live change the cost?
In London, a walk-in shower typically costs around £2,600 supplied and fitted, about 30% above the UK average of £2,000. In the North, Scotland and Wales the guide figure is nearer £1,800.
| Region | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands / East (UK average) | £1,000 | £2,000 | £6,000 |
| London | £1,300 | £2,600 | £7,800 |
| South East / South West | £1,200 | £2,300 | £6,900 |
| North / Scotland / Wales | £920 | £1,800 | £5,500 |
Guide prices supplied and fitted, scaled with the same regional multipliers as the calculator. Not quotes.
Walk-in shower cost in major UK cities
| City | From | Typical | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | £850 | £1,700 | £5,100 |
| Birmingham | £980 | £2,000 | £5,900 |
| Bristol | £1,100 | £2,200 | £6,600 |
| Cardiff | £940 | £1,900 | £5,600 |
| Edinburgh | £980 | £2,000 | £5,900 |
| Glasgow | £900 | £1,800 | £5,400 |
| Leeds | £930 | £1,900 | £5,600 |
| Liverpool | £920 | £1,800 | £5,500 |
| London | £1,300 | £2,600 | £7,800 |
| Manchester | £960 | £1,900 | £5,800 |
| Newcastle | £900 | £1,800 | £5,400 |
| Sheffield | £920 | £1,800 | £5,500 |
City guide estimates, scaled by local labour costs. Indicative averages for walk-in shower, not quotes.
London and the South East add around 15 to 25 percent, mostly on the trades.
Common questions
How much does a walk-in shower cost?
A walk-in shower costs roughly £1,000 to £6,000 supplied and fitted in the UK, typically around £2,000. A walk-in enclosure on a low tray is £1,000 to £2,000, a level-access shower with a floor former (part wet room) £2,000 to £3,500, and a full wet room conversion £3,500 to £6,000. Ripping out an old bath adds £300 to £800.
How much does it cost to convert a bath into a walk-in shower?
Swapping a bath for a walk-in shower typically costs £2,000 to £4,000, including removing the bath, capping and re-routing pipework, fitting the tray or former, and tiling and sealing the area. The bigger cost is going fully level-access, which means a floor former and proper tanking. A straight enclosure-on-a-tray swap is cheaper and quicker.
What is the difference between a walk-in shower and a wet room?
A walk-in shower is usually an enclosure with a tray and a screen, so the water is contained in one area. A wet room takes the tray away and tanks the whole floor for full level access, which costs more because of the waterproofing and the floor former. Our wet room cost guide covers the full conversion; a walk-in shower is the simpler, cheaper step.
What are the disadvantages of a walk-in shower?
Without a screen or door, water and steam spread across the bathroom, so storage and other fittings need thinking through, and a level-access floor must be tanked properly or it leaks into the structure. Removing the only bath can also put off future buyers with young families. Done well none of these are problems, but they are why a cheap job can disappoint.
Is a walk-in shower worth it?
For accessibility, ease of cleaning and a modern look, a good walk-in shower is well worth the £1,000 to £6,000, and level-access showering is increasingly what buyers want. Keep a bath somewhere in a family home if you can, and spend the money on the tanking and the tray rather than on premium fittings, because the waterproofing is the part that matters most.
Can I fit a walk-in shower myself?
You can do some of it, but the wet work is the risky part. Tiling, the tray or floor former and the waterproofing all have to be right or you get leaks into the floor below. That is why jobs run £1,000 to £6,000 supplied and fitted. Any new electrics for a shower or extractor must be done by a qualified electrician, so plan for a pro on that part.
These are independent guide prices based on typical UK jobs in 2026. Your actual cost depends on your property, spec, access and where you live. Always get at least three written quotes before committing.