Does a wet room cost more than a bathroom?

David  
| Posted on: March 29, 2020

If you are thinking about whether you want to have a wet room or a bathroom then cost may be one of the factors that helps make your choice.

Wet rooms usually do cost more to build than a standard bathroom but you may find that it adds value to your home and is worth the addition upfront. If you or anyone in your home has mobility issues then a wet room can be a great help. It will allow a person to regain some of their dignity if they can use the showering facilities with little or no help.

There are a number of reasons why wet rooms cost more to build. They are often require being tiled all over the floor and the walls which can end up being quite costly.

IT will need to be designed in such a way that the water drains off as it should and that adequate drainage has been built under the floor to cope with the excess water. Wet rooms are not usually as water efficient as bathrooms so you may find that if you are on a water meter, your bill will go up.