Local price guide · Updated May 2026
Wet Room cost in Painswick
What you should realistically expect to pay for wet room in Painswick, Gloucestershire, in 2026 — including a full quote breakdown and the local factors that move the price.
Budget end
£6,160
for a typical job
Typical
£10,305
for a typical job
High end
£19,040
for a typical job
Listed-building rules in Painswick typically add 8–14% to a refit job — extra consents, traditional materials, and slower stripping out.
What £10,305 actually buys in Painswick
Conversion of an existing bathroom to a fully tanked wet room with linear drain, glass screen, and large-format tiling.
Where the £10,305 goes
| Line item | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanking system & linear drain | £1,445 | 14% |
| Tiles (large-format porcelain) | £2,060 | 20% |
| Tiling labour | £2,265 | 22% |
| Plumbing & shower valve | £1,445 | 14% |
| Glass screen & brassware | £1,235 | 12% |
| Substrate prep & waste | £1,030 | 10% |
| VAT contribution | £825 | 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 Painswick
Painswick's Queen of the Cotswolds reputation reflects its exceptional stone architecture, from medieval to Georgian, all in local grey-white limestone.
Conservation area restrictions in Painswick can affect external plumbing runs and flue positions, requiring creative routing solutions.
Known as the Queen of the Cotswolds, Painswick's stunning stone properties and period homes require bathroom fitters who appreciate fine craftsmanship.
How long does it take?
Quick
8 days
Typical
12 days
Complex
18 days
Common cost questions
Is £10,305 a fair price for wet room in Painswick?
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 Painswick land between £6,160 and £19,040. Listed-building rules in Painswick typically add 8–14% to a refit job — extra consents, traditional materials, and slower stripping out.
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 Painswick?
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 Painswick are free. We confirm price in writing before any work starts.
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Where we work
Wet Room jobs in Painswick are scheduled around the realities below — postcode coverage, nearest roads, councils involved, and the named places we travel to from there.
Stroud District Council — covering GL6 postcode district.
We reach Painswick via A46 — and serve sites within roughly 15 miles of here.
- Stroud~4 mi
- Cheltenham~12 mi
- Gloucester~7 mi
Painswick's Cotswold-stone properties usually carry conservation-area status — material colour matching and stone reinstatement matter as much as the plumbing.