Local price guide · Updated May 2026
Wet Room cost in Battledown
What you should realistically expect to pay for wet room in Battledown, Gloucestershire, in 2026 — including a full quote breakdown and the local factors that move the price.
Budget end
£5,830
for a typical job
Typical
£9,750
for a typical job
High end
£18,020
for a typical job
Labour rates around Battledown sit slightly above the regional average due to demand from period and high-spec properties.
What £9,750 actually buys in Battledown
Conversion of an existing bathroom to a fully tanked wet room with linear drain, glass screen, and large-format tiling.
Where the £9,750 goes
| Line item | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanking system & linear drain | £1,365 | 14% |
| Tiles (large-format porcelain) | £1,950 | 20% |
| Tiling labour | £2,145 | 22% |
| Plumbing & shower valve | £1,365 | 14% |
| Glass screen & brassware | £1,170 | 12% |
| Substrate prep & waste | £975 | 10% |
| VAT contribution | £780 | 8% |
Indicative breakdown — every quote we issue is itemised against your specific scope.
What pushes the price up
- Suspended timber floor (needs reinforcement)
- Disabled-access modifications
- Concealed valve & shower head
What brings it down
- Existing concrete floor
- Walk-in shower instead of full tank
- Off-the-shelf glass panel size
What changes the price in Battledown
Battledown is Cheltenham's most exclusive private estate, with large detached Edwardian and 1930s houses on substantial, gated plots.
Large Battledown properties often require commercial-grade water supplies and high-output boilers to serve multiple luxury bathrooms adequately.
One of Cheltenham's most exclusive private estates, Battledown's large detached homes demand premium bathroom installations with high-end finishes.
How long does it take?
Quick
8 days
Typical
12 days
Complex
18 days
Common cost questions
Is £9,750 a fair price for wet room in Battledown?
For the typical scope (conversion of an existing bathroom to a fully tanked wet room with linear drain, glass screen, and large-format tiling.) yes — most jobs in Battledown land between £5,830 and £18,020. Labour rates around Battledown sit slightly above the regional average due to demand from period and high-spec properties.
What's NOT included in the price?
Quotes in this range typically exclude: structural changes, replacing rotten subfloor or joists found mid-job, design fees over the standard allowance, and any work outside the bathroom envelope (bedroom redecoration, hallway flooring, etc.).
How long does wet room take in Battledown?
A typical job takes around 12 working days. Quick jobs run 8 days; complex jobs up to 18 days when access or structural issues need addressing.
Do you charge for the quote?
No — site visits and written quotes for wet room in Battledown are free. We confirm price in writing before any work starts.
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What to know about this area
Wet Room jobs in Battledown are scheduled around the realities below — postcode coverage, nearest roads, councils involved, and the named places we travel to from there.
Cheltenham Borough Council — covering GL50, GL51, GL52, GL53 postcode districts.
We reach Battledown via M5 J10, M5 J11, A40 — and serve sites within roughly 18 miles of here.
- Cheltenham~2 mi
- Gloucester~9 mi
- Tewkesbury~9 mi
- Winchcombe~8 mi
- Bishop's Cleeve~4 mi
Kingsditch Trading Estate · Lansdown Industrial Estate · Cheltenham Trade Park
Battledown is a Cheltenham neighbourhood — cheltenham's regency terraces have narrow service lanes — we use trade parking on bath road or tivoli for jobs in the montpellier area.