Edinburgh & the Lothians · Scotland

Shower Screens in Edinburgh & the Lothians

A tired shower curtain or leaking framed enclosure in Edinburgh & the Lothians can be replaced with clear toughened glass, fixed into solid backing and sealed neatly to the tiles.

Guide from £395
14 towns covered
Postcode areas EH

Walk in shower screen for homes and businesses in Edinburgh & the Lothians

The glass screen stops spray, but it is not the waterproofing. The tanking behind the tiles, the tray or floor fall and the drain do that job. Clear silicone along the glass edges then seals the joints, and it needs time to cure before the shower is used.

The price depends mainly on panel sizes, the number of panels, glass thickness, the hinge and bracing hardware, and any cut-outs for sloping ceilings, trays or skirting. Low-iron or satin glass, an easy-clean coating and special finishes add cost. See the guide prices for typical ranges.

Glass thickness is usually 8mm or 10mm for frameless work. 8mm suits most doors and enclosures, while 10mm is commonly used for walk-in and wet room panels that stand with little support and need to stay rigid when knocked or leaned on.

Toughened glass can very occasionally break on its own because of nickel sulphide inclusions. Heat soak testing to BS EN 14179 reduces that risk by breaking flawed panels in the factory, though it cannot remove it completely, and it can be specified for any screen.

Frameless walk-in shower screen with black fittings in a tiled bathroom

Towns we cover for shower screens in Edinburgh & the Lothians

Choose your town for local details, nearby areas and the postcode districts we cover.

What applies in Edinburgh & the Lothians

Section 4 (Safety) of the Scottish Technical Handbooks covers glazing that people could collide with, such as glass in and beside doors and low-level glazing, where safety glass is needed.

Edinburgh & the Lothians has its own coastline, so for homes and businesses near the sea, salt air and wind-driven rain are part of the brief. Shower glass sits indoors, so salt air has little effect on it, but coastal homes can have damp, humid air that slows drying. Good bathroom ventilation and a quick squeegee after use help prevent mould on the silicone and marks on the hardware.

Flats often mean carrying large panels up stairs or in small lifts, so panel sizes may need splitting. Building rules on working hours and noise, and bathrooms above other homes, make careful sealing and protection of finishes especially important.

Guide prices

Guide prices inc VAT for typical jobs. Remote and island locations are quoted by arrangement. Your written quote fixes the price after measuring.
Typical job	Guide price inc VAT
Walk-in shower panel	£395 – £695
Hinged door with in-line panel	£795 – £1,295
Corner or full enclosure	£995 – £1,595

Choosing your shower screens

Low-iron glass

Glass with less iron, which removes the green edge tint of standard glass and keeps tiles and stone looking their true colour.

Hinged door enclosure

A glass door on wall or glass hinges with fixed side panels, suiting alcoves, corners and trays where a fully enclosed shower is wanted.

Walk-in wet room panel

A single fixed glass panel with a bracing bar or floor channel, leaving an open entry and no door to clean or adjust.

Pivot door

A door that swings on pivots set in from its edge, useful where the swing space in front of the shower is limited.

Shower Screens in Edinburgh & the Lothians: questions

How do I stop limescale building up on shower glass?

The simplest habit is to squeegee the glass after every shower so water does not dry on it. Clean weekly with a mild, non-abrasive bathroom cleaner and a soft cloth, and rinse well. Avoid scouring pads, powders and strong descalers, which can scratch coatings, dull hinge finishes and break down silicone seals.

What affects the cost of a frameless shower screen?

The main cost drivers are the number and size of panels, glass thickness, the type of hinges, clamps and bracing, and any shaped cuts for sloping ceilings or trays. An easy-clean coating, low-iron or satin glass and special hardware finishes add cost. See the guide prices for typical ranges, and your written quote fixes the price.

When should my shower screen be measured?

Your screen should be measured once the walls are tiled and the tray or wet room floor is finished. The glass is made to follow the exact angles of the finished surfaces, and tiles, adhesive and trims all change the dimensions. If you are mid-renovation, we can advise on fixing positions and backing before tiling starts.

Is an easy-clean coating on shower glass worth having?

An easy-clean coating makes water bead and run off, so limescale and soap marks build up more slowly and wiping takes less effort. It is most useful in hard-water areas. It does not replace cleaning, and its life depends on using non-abrasive products, so we give you the care instructions with the screen.

Which parts of Edinburgh & the Lothians do you cover for shower screens?

We cover the whole of Edinburgh & the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate and Bonnyrigg, and postcode areas EH. Building rules for shower screens here follow the regulations for Scotland. Enter your postcode on the quote form and we will confirm cover; then a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.

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