Local price guide · Updated May 2026
Wet Room cost in Oakley
What you should realistically expect to pay for wet room in Oakley, Gloucestershire, in 2026 — including a full quote breakdown and the local factors that move the price.
Budget end
£5,390
for a typical job
Typical
£9,015
for a typical job
High end
£16,660
for a typical job
Oakley jobs tend to come in fractionally below the regional average when scheduled alongside other work in the same postcode.
What £9,015 actually buys in Oakley
Conversion of an existing bathroom to a fully tanked wet room with linear drain, glass screen, and large-format tiling.
Where the £9,015 goes
| Line item | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanking system & linear drain | £1,260 | 14% |
| Tiles (large-format porcelain) | £1,805 | 20% |
| Tiling labour | £1,985 | 22% |
| Plumbing & shower valve | £1,260 | 14% |
| Glass screen & brassware | £1,080 | 12% |
| Substrate prep & waste | £900 | 10% |
| VAT contribution | £720 | 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 Oakley
Oakley has 1920s-30s semi-detached homes with mature gardens and the character of a well-established Cheltenham neighbourhood.
Inter-war Oakley homes often have original cast-iron soil stacks that are approaching end of life and benefit from replacement during major bathroom work.
A sought-after Cheltenham neighbourhood with mature gardens and period properties, Oakley homes benefit from thoughtful bathroom design and renovation.
How long does it take?
Quick
8 days
Typical
12 days
Complex
18 days
Common cost questions
Is £9,015 a fair price for wet room in Oakley?
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 Oakley land between £5,390 and £16,660. Oakley jobs tend to come in fractionally below the regional average when scheduled alongside other work in the same postcode.
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 Oakley?
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 Oakley are free. We confirm price in writing before any work starts.
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Local context
Wet Room jobs in Oakley 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 Oakley 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
Oakley 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.