Wet rooms in Acocks Green

What should you know before starting in Acocks Green?

This kind of work rarely needs planning permission, but it does have to comply with Building Regulations, and some parts must be certified by a registered installer or signed off by building control. In Acocks Green, building control is provided by Birmingham City Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Starting work before the council approves a Disabled Facilities Grant can mean losing the grant entirely.
Fixing backing boards behind the tiles now makes adding grab rails later much easier.
Extract fans in a bathroom without an openable window should run on for around 15 minutes after use.

Postcode district: B27
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 9 miles

Which option fits your home?

Full wet room

The entire floor is tanked and falls gently to a single drain, often a linear channel near the wall. It's the most open, step-free layout and the easiest to clean. A fixed glass screen keeps spray off the toilet and basin, and the floor tiles need good slip resistance when wet.

Ground floor on concrete

The existing screed is cut out where the shower sits so the former can be recessed level with the floor, and the waste is connected below the slab. It's dustier work but very solid once complete. Older concrete floors without a damp-proof membrane need extra care before tanking.

Guide prices for Acocks Green

Guide prices start at £5,000 and run to £15,000 depending on size and specification. Converting a 2 m × 2.5 m bathroom into a fully tanked wet room with a level-access floor: around £6,800–£9,000.

Guide prices for wet rooms
Option	Guide price	Good to know
Level-access walk-in shower in an existing bathroom	£5,000 – £7,000	Former in the shower area only
Full wet room, fully tanked	£6,500 – £9,500	Suits a standard-size bathroom
Accessible or larger wet room	£9,000 – £15,000	Rails, seat, wider door, underfloor heating

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Your questions answered

How long does it take to build a wet room?

Most take 8–14 working days. Floor preparation and tanking take longer than in a standard bathroom, and the membrane needs time to cure before tiling. Timber floors upstairs often need new plywood and joist work first. If it's your only bathroom, we'll plan the toilet to be usable at night for as much of the job as possible.

Do you cover Acocks Green?

Yes. Acocks Green (B27) is about 9 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

What should I do before a wet room is fitted?

If funding is involved, get the council's approval in writing before we start. Clear the bathroom, and plan where you'll wash for a couple of weeks if it's your only shower. Think about who will use the room in future, as adding wall reinforcement for rails now costs far less than retrofitting later. Tell us about any mobility equipment that needs space.

Who approves wet rooms in Acocks Green?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Acocks Green is provided by Birmingham City Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

Also covering nearby

More services in Acocks Green

Call 0800 088 6248 to talk through a wet room, including any grant paperwork you need a quote for.