Wet rooms in Stratford-upon-Avon

Planning your wet room in Stratford-upon-Avon

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 Stratford-upon-Avon, building control is provided by Stratford-on-Avon District Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Disabled Facilities Grants of up to £30,000 are available in England, subject to a means test and council approval.
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: CV37
Planning and building control: Stratford-on-Avon District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 26 miles

Options to consider in Stratford-upon-Avon

Accessible wet room

Designed for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility: a wider door if needed, grab rails fixed into reinforced walls, a fold-down seat, a thermostatic shower, a comfort-height toilet and lever taps. Work like this can sometimes be funded by a council Disabled Facilities Grant, and it may qualify for VAT relief.

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 Stratford-upon-Avon

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.

Before you book in Stratford-upon-Avon

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.

Do you cover Stratford-upon-Avon?

Yes. Stratford-upon-Avon (CV37) is about 26 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.

Are wet room floors slippery?

They don't have to be. We use floor tiles with a slip-resistance rating suited to wet barefoot areas, and smaller tiles in the shower zone give more grout lines for grip and follow the falls better. A fixed screen keeps most spray in the shower area. Grab rails and a seat add security for anyone unsteady on their feet.

Will I need permission from the council in Stratford-upon-Avon?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Stratford-upon-Avon is provided by Stratford-on-Avon District Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

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Book a free wet room survey in Stratford-upon-Avon, and we'll check the floor and drainage before recommending a layout.