Bath to shower conversions in Doncaster
Swapping an old bath for a walk-in shower frees up space and makes your bathroom easier and safer to use. In most Doncaster homes it can be done without changing the rest of the room, and you get a fixed written quote before we start.
- Free design visit, no obligation
- Your price in writing before work starts
- One team from strip-out to the last tile
Bath to shower conversions in Doncaster at a glance
Replacing a bath with a walk-in shower typically costs £1,000 to £5,000 and takes one to three days, according to MyJobQuote. The bath comes out, the waste and water pipes are adjusted, and a low tray or level floor, waterproofing, tiles and a glass screen go in.
- Typical cost
- £1,000 to £5,000
- Bath removal
- £150 to £300
- Time on site
- One to three days
- Help with cost
- Disabled Facilities Grant, if someone in the home is disabled
- Quote
- Free design visit, fixed written price
Sources: MyJobQuote, GOV.UK.
Why homeowners are switching
Stepping over the side of a bath gets harder with age, after an injury or with small children to lift in and out. A proper walk-in shower removes that step, takes up less room than a bath and is quicker to use every day. For many older homeowners, it's what makes it possible to stay independent at home.
What's included
- We take out the old bath and its panel, and strip the tiles or panels around it.
- We check the waste and water pipes, and our plumber moves the pipework if the new shower needs it somewhere else.
- We fit a low shower tray, or lay a level floor to a drain if you want a level-access shower with no step at all.
- The walls are waterproofed, then tiled or panelled, with non-slip flooring where it's needed.
- We fit the glass screen, the new shower and any shelves, fold-down seat or grab rails, then seal and test everything.
Costs in Doncaster
MyJobQuote puts replacing a bath with a walk-in shower at £1,000 to £5,000 for most jobs. Within that, removing the bath is typically £150 to £300, repairing walls and floors £150 to £600, and electrical work for the shower £150 to £300 (MyJobQuote). Tiling the whole bathroom rather than just the shower area, or turning the job into a full renovation, costs more. For an exact price, book a free design visit or call 01302 616311.
How long it takes
A straightforward swap typically takes one to three days (MyJobQuote). If we're tiling the whole room or moving pipes, it takes longer. You get the dates with your written quote.
Help with the cost
If someone in your home is disabled, a Disabled Facilities Grant from City of Doncaster Council may cover a level-access shower, and some adaptation work for disabled people can be zero-rated for VAT. Our accessible bathrooms page explains how both work.
Questions to ask a bathroom fitter before you book
- Will you visit and measure up before giving a price?
- Is the quote fixed and in writing, and what does it include?
- Are you fully insured, and what workmanship guarantee do you give?
- Will a Gas Safe registered engineer handle any boiler or hot water changes?
- How long will I be without a shower?
Should you keep a bath?
If the bath you're taking out is the only one in the house, think about who uses it. Families with young children often want to keep one. If that's you, a shower over the bath with a glass screen may suit you better, and it's something we can fit too.
Across Doncaster and South Yorkshire
We convert baths to showers across Doncaster, including Bessacarr, Armthorpe, Hatfield, Rossington and Mexborough.
Bath to shower conversions: frequently asked questions
How long will I be without a shower?
A simple swap usually takes one to three days. If we are tiling the whole room or moving pipes, it takes longer. You get the dates with your quote.
Will the waste pipe need moving?
Sometimes. A shower tray needs its waste to fall away properly, so we check the route at the design visit and include any changes in the price.
Can a grant help with the cost?
If someone in the home is disabled, a Disabled Facilities Grant from the council may cover a level-access shower. See accessible bathrooms for how it works.
Guides on this topic
Straight answers from our bathroom advice pages.
Replacing a bath with a walk-in shower
Costs, time, the steps involved and whether your bathroom suits a bath-to-shower swap.
Related services
Walk-in showers
Large open showers with a low tray or level floor and a fixed glass panel, replacing an old enclosure or a bath.
Accessible bathrooms
Level-access showers, seats, grab rails and easy-to-use controls, finished to look like a normal, modern bathroom.
Bathroom tiling
Wall and floor tiling in porcelain, ceramic and natural stone, as part of a full fit or as a job on its own.
Get your free quote
Tell us what you need and we'll call you back to book your free design visit. Prefer to talk it through?
01302 616311