Wet Room Installation
Home survey · Written, itemised quotation
Create more usable shower space without a separate raised tray, where your floor and drainage allow it. BAL installs wet rooms from Hamilton across Lanarkshire, planning the layout around entry, seating and any assistance you need. Your survey establishes suitability and the achievable access height. Accessible bathrooms are our specialism, alongside full refurbishments for homeowners with or without mobility needs.
Why consider a wet room?
An open shower layout can offer more flexibility for seating, transfers or assistance than a separate enclosure. It can also suit homeowners who prefer an open bathroom without having mobility needs. Clear space and water containment still need careful planning.
The floor build-up, falls, drainage and waterproofing must work together. We assess the property before recommending a layout; removing a tray does not automatically make a room step-free or suitable for a wheelchair.
Designed for disabled and elderly users
Discuss clear floor space, seating, reachable rails and shower controls at the survey. Where an occupational therapist has provided recommendations, these can inform the proposed layout; the available room and suitable fixings still need assessment.
Council and grant-funded installations
You can commission work privately, or ask your council about adaptation support. Where an OT specification or council quotation requirements apply, BAL can prepare the written scope accordingly. Funding eligibility, approval and any landlord consent are separate from choosing an installer; confirm them before committing to funded work.
5 reasons to choose BAL for wet room installation
1. Establish whether an open shower layout fits your room
BAL’s survey considers floor construction, drainage and the space needed for the user, seating or assistance. A wet room is assessed as a practical option, not sold as automatically suitable for every property.
Compare a wet room with a shower tray →2. Consider waterproofing before choosing the finish
Wet-room installation is part of BAL’s core work. Discuss the substrate, floor falls, drainage and waterproofing scope before selecting tiles or vinyl, so the quotation addresses the work beneath the surface.
Read about wet-area waterproofing →3. Plan support within the open layout
BAL fits rails and seating alongside bathroom adaptations. The survey considers reachable positions, wall fixings and clear space rather than assuming an open floor alone meets access needs.
See what safe rail installation involves →4. Inspect the team’s finished bathroom work
The gallery contains genuine BAL installation photographs. Use them to discuss floor and wall finishes and the appearance you prefer, without assuming another bathroom’s layout will fit yours.
Browse our actual bathroom installations →5. Avoid coordinating a full room rebuild yourself
BAL coordinates plumbing, electrics, wall finishes, flooring and making good for bathroom refurbishments. Your written quotation sets out the agreed wet-room scope; full refurbishments are also available without mobility needs.
See how BAL coordinates bathroom work →
Request a home survey in 3 steps
- 1. Call or fill in the short form. Call 0800 048 5566, or complete the form. It opens a pre-filled email in your email app, which you then send.
- 2. We arrange a home survey. We check access needs, room layout, floor, drainage and wall fixings before recommending an option.
- 3. Review your written quotation. You receive a written quotation setting out the agreed scope, so you can decide in your own time.
Wet Room Installation: straight answers
Who installs accessible wet rooms in Lanarkshire and Glasgow?
Bathroom Adaptations Ltd is based in Hamilton and installs accessible showers and wet rooms across Lanarkshire and its existing Central Scotland service area. Accessible bathrooms are our specialism; we also coordinate full bathroom refurbishments for homeowners with or without mobility needs. Call 0800 048 5566 or use the homepage enquiry form to request a home survey.
What is involved in a wet room installation?
The room is stripped back, the floor is formed to fall towards the drain, and the wet area — floor, junctions and the lower walls as a minimum — is waterproofed, usually with a tanking membrane suited to the substrate. Drainage, ventilation and any wall reinforcement for rails or a seat are dealt with before finishes go on. Tiling or wall panels, slip-resistant flooring, screen, thermostatic valve and rails complete it.
Is a wet room suitable for a small or upstairs bathroom?
Small rooms often suit a wet room well, because removing the tray and screen frees the whole floor. Upstairs is entirely possible but needs the timber floor assessed first — the build-up has to be accommodated within the joists and the waterproofing has to be right, which is a survey question, not a phone question.
How does the survey and quotation process work?
Call 0800 048 5566 or complete the homepage enquiry form. The form opens a pre-filled email in your email app, which you then send; it does not itself send or save your enquiry. We arrange a home survey to check how you use the room, its layout, floor, drainage and wall fixings. You receive a written, itemised quotation setting out the agreed scope and installation schedule before deciding.
How long does the work take?
The schedule depends on the bathroom — the layout, the floor construction, whether the waste has to move, and the finish you choose. Rather than quote a generic number of days, we confirm the start date and the working schedule in writing in your quotation, after the survey, so you know exactly what to plan around.
Do I have to go through the council, or can I pay privately?
You can arrange and pay for the work with us directly. Council help in Scotland runs through each council's Scheme of Assistance and follows an assessment of need; eligibility, the level of any grant and the process vary by council and by whether you own or rent. If a council grant is involved, we can provide the quotation in the format your council asks for. VAT depends on your circumstances and we confirm the applicable rate in the quotation.
What's included
- Full liquid tanking — floor and lower walls
- Linear drain with stainless or chrome finish
- Anti-slip tiles or commercial vinyl
- Glass shower screen (optional)
- Thermostatic shower, easy-grip controls
- Grab rails, seat, basin and toilet relocation as needed
- All making good, decoration and waste removal
Frequently asked questions
Can a wet room be fitted upstairs?▾
It may be possible, but the survey must assess floor construction, drainage, the proposed build-up and waterproofing. An upstairs location does not by itself establish suitability or guarantee against leaks.
Will it work with my existing tiles and decor?▾
No — a wet room is a full strip-out and rebuild. You choose new tiles or wet-floor vinyl as part of the design stage.
How long does a full wet room take?▾
The schedule depends on floor and drainage work, the layout and the finishes. Your survey establishes the scope and installation schedule, which are confirmed in the written quotation.
Is a wet room covered by a disability grant?▾
Often, where it's recommended by an occupational therapist. Eligibility, the level of any grant and the process vary by council and by tenure, and follow an assessment of need — South Lanarkshire Council, for example, currently states that mandatory grant is normally 80%, rising to 100% in some cases. Check the position with your own council.
Recent bathroom work
Photographs from bathrooms our team has installed across Central Scotland.
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Wet Room Installation by area
We fit wet room installation across Central Scotland. Pick your town for local service-area information and relevant council funding guidance:
Helpful reading before you decide
Discuss your bathroom with BAL
Tell us what is difficult now. The survey establishes your scope, price and installation schedule.