Wet Rooms in Thurrock | Wet Room Installation Specialists
Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms builds wet rooms in Thurrock, turning a cramped bathroom or an old shower cubicle into a step-free space where the whole floor drains. Structural work, plumbing, drainage, tanking, Part P electrics and tiling all sit under one contract, so the falls, the drain and the waterproofing are planned together.
Getting a wet room right happens below the tiles. On a suspended timber floor, the joists are checked and sistered and the deck is lowered to take a pre-formed floor former, while a concrete ground floor is screeded to the fall. A linear drain or gulley goes in at the low point, and a liquid tanking membrane runs across the floor and up the walls before any R11 anti-slip porcelain is laid.
Most wet rooms take 7 to 12 working days, and we test the drainage before handover so water runs where it should and nowhere else. Homes from Grays to South Ockendon have trusted us with this work for 20 years.
Why Choose Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms
- Design → Survey → Build: One contract, one team, no need to coordinate multiple trades.
- On Time. On Budget: Fixed quotes and clear timelines—1–2 weeks for bathrooms and 2–3 weeks for kitchens.
- Quality Craftsmanship: Skilled in-house trades manage every stage, from strip-out and first-fix to tanking, tiling, and fitting.
- Thurrock Expertise: Local knowledge of post-war housing, Thames Estuary conditions, and Thurrock Council requirements.
- 20 Years of Experience: Proven local expertise and time-tested materials across South Essex.
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Wet Room Services in Thurrock
Wet Room Floor Former Installation
A level-access shower only works if the floor falls to the drain. Pre-formed floor formers set that slope without a raised tray, and the waste position is checked before the former is fixed down. Our fitters bed it fully, so it stays solid underfoot and gives the tanking a stable base.
Liquid Membrane Tanking Application
Tiles and grout let water through, so the barrier has to sit beneath them. The substrate is primed, joints and corners are taped, and two coats of liquid membrane go across the wet areas. We let it cure fully before tiling, which leaves one continuous seal around the shower zone.
Linear Shower Channel Installation
A linear drain sits along one edge of the shower, which lets large-format tiles run across the floor with a single fall. Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms sets the channel to the finished floor level and connects it to a high-flow trap sized for the shower. Fewer cuts around the drain also mean a cleaner floor and less grout to look after, which is why our designs favour them.
Suspended Timber Subfloor Adaptation
Timber floors flex, and a wet room has no room for movement under the tiles. We check the joist size and direction, sister any that need extra strength and lower the deck between the joists to take the former and drain. Stiff, moisture-resistant boarding then gives the tanking and tiles a firm base.
Anti-Slip Porcelain Floor Tiling
Wet porcelain is slippery unless the tile is made to grip. R11-rated anti-slip porcelain is specified for the shower area, fixed with flexible adhesive and finished with epoxy grout where extra resistance to water and staining is needed. Our tilers follow the falls set by the former, so water drains away instead of pooling.
Frameless Shower Glass Fitting
Clear glass keeps a wet room open without boxing in the shower. Panels are 10mm toughened safety glass, positioned around the drain and the fall so splashes stay in the shower zone. We fix them with minimal hardware, and the smooth surface wipes clean in seconds.
Wet Room Installation Process in Thurrock
A full wet room conversion with Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms takes 7 to 12 working days, depending on the floor structure and layout. Each stage follows a set order, from structure and drainage to waterproofing and tiling.
Step 1: Survey, Structural Checks and Drainage Planning
We check the joist direction, the floor construction and the soil pipe falls first. That fixes the drainage route and shows if the floor needs structural work to reach the right fall.
Step 2: Joist Preparation and Floor Former Installation
On timber floors, the joists are prepared and the deck lowered to take the floor former. The former then sets the gradient to the drain at a finished level that matches the rest of the room.
Step 3: Drainage and Waterproofing
A high-flow waste is installed and connected before waterproofing. The liquid tanking membrane then goes across the floor and up the walls, with extra care at floor-to-wall junctions and pipe penetrations.
Step 4: Tiling and Finishing
Once the tanking has cured, our tilers lay anti-slip porcelain over it, following the falls set by the former. Grout and sealant finish the joints and the perimeter.
Step 5: Testing and Final Inspection
Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms runs water across the floor to check the drainage before completion. The floor, waterproofing details, drain and seals are inspected, and any snagging is cleared before handover.
Why Choose Us for Wet Rooms in Thurrock?
Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms builds every wet room around the existing floor structure, the drainage and your layout.
- Liquid Membrane Tanking Systems: We apply the specified liquid waterproofing membrane across the required floors and walls, with reinforced tape at joints and other vulnerable areas. This creates a continuous waterproof layer beneath the finished surfaces.
- Suspended Timber Floor Adaptation: Timber floors are assessed before the wet room is built. Where required, we use joist sistering and floor modifications to accommodate the former and drainage while maintaining a practical step-free floor level.
- Linear High-Flow Drainage: Linear shower channels give a discreet drainage point along the shower area. We position the channel around the floor falls and connect it to a high-flow waste sized to clear the shower's full flow.
- Itemised Project Quotations: Our written quotations set out the agreed work, materials, fittings, and installation costs. This gives you a clear breakdown of the wet room specification before the renovation begins.
How Much Does a Wet Room Cost in Thurrock?
The cost of a wet room from Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms depends mostly on the floor. A solid concrete ground floor costs less to convert than a suspended timber first floor, where the joists usually need work to create the drainage fall.
The drainage run, tiles and brassware then move the figure within these guide bands:
Our wet room scope | Guide price range (supply and fit) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
Ground-floor concrete wet room | £6,500 – £10,500 | Concrete channel excavation, screeded gradient fall, central gulley trap, full tanking membrane, non-slip porcelain tiling |
First-floor suspended timber wet room | £9,500 – £16,000 | Deck lowered between joists, pre-formed tray former, linear drainage channel, complete room waterproofing, 10mm frameless glass screen |
Luxury master wet suite | £16,000 – £26,000+ | Complete spatial reconfiguration, dual rainfall shower system, underfloor heating, large-format porcelain slabs, custom recessed vanity and niches |
Extras that add to the figure:
- A long waste run to the soil stack.
- Joist sistering where the timber floor needs extra support.
- A high-output unvented cylinder, fitted by a G3-qualified engineer.
- Digital thermostatic valves.
Your fixed quotation follows an on-site survey, where we check the floor structure, joist direction and drainage falls.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wet Rooms in Thurrock
How long does a wet room installation with Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms take?
Most of our wet rooms take 7 to 12 working days, depending on the floor structure, the waterproofing and the tiling.
What waterproofing does Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms use?
We tank the whole wet area with a liquid membrane system tested to BS EN 14891, taping every joint, corner and pipe penetration before tiling.
Will Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms build a wet room on a timber floor?
Yes. We sister the joists where needed, lower the deck for the former and lay stiff boarding, which stops the floor flexing under the tiles.
Does Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms guarantee the drainage?
Yes. Our drainage guarantee covers workmanship and drainage performance, and the period is set out in your quote.
What glass does Thurrock Kitchens and Bathrooms use for wet room screens?
We fit 10mm toughened safety glass as standard, which gives a solid, clean screen with minimal hardware.
How do you make sure water does not pool on the floor?
Our fitters set the falls with a pre-formed former or a screeded slope before tiling, then flood-test the floor so water runs to the drain.