How to Create a Wetroom on a Budget in the UK
A fully functional, genuinely impressive wetroom can be achieved in the UK for well under £2,000 if you're strategic about where you invest and what you DIY.
What Does a Wetroom Actually Cost?
A professionally installed wetroom conversion typically costs £3,000–£8,000. A competent DIYer can cut costs to £800–£1,800 in materials by doing most of the work themselves.
Budget Strategy 1: Do the Wall Panels Yourself
PVC bathroom wall panels are the single biggest cost saving. Instead of paying a tiler £300–£600 in labour, panels can be fitted by a confident DIYer in a day. See our step-by-step fitting guide.
Budget Strategy 2: Use a Wetroom Former
A wetroom former creates the correct slope to the drain without full structural tanking. Available from £80–£200.
Budget Strategy 3: Linear Drain Over Centre Drain
A linear drain along one wall is simpler to install — the floor only slopes in one direction.
Budget Strategy 4: Skip the Glass Screen
A budget wetroom can function perfectly well with a simple fixed glass panel or no screen at all.
Sample Budget Wetroom (DIY)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Wetroom former kit with drain | £120–£200 |
| Waterproofing membrane | £60–£120 |
| Wall panels (8m²) | £160–£300 |
| Plumber for drain (1–2 hrs) | £100–£180 |
| Total | £560–£1,130 |