Wet rooms in Wollaston

Before your wet room in Wollaston

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 Wollaston, building control is provided by Dudley Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Upstairs wet rooms on timber floors usually need structural plywood and a preformed former set between the joists.
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.

Postcode district: DY8
Planning and building control: Dudley Council
From our West Bromwich base: 9 miles

Options to consider in Wollaston

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.

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.

Wet rooms prices in Wollaston

Expect to budget between £5,000 and £15,000 depending on size and specification in Wollaston. Converting a 2 m × 2.5 m bathroom into a fully tanked wet room with a level-access floor: typically £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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

Before you book in Wollaston

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 Wollaston?

Yes. Wollaston (DY8) 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.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Wollaston?

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

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Tell us who'll be using the room and how, and we'll design around that, with no obligation.