Kingston upon Thames · Greater London
Shower Screens in Kingston upon Thames
Building a wet room in Kingston upon Thames? We can quote for a walk-in glass panel with a bracing bar or floor channel, planned around your tiles, valve and drain position.
- KT1
- KT2
- KT3
- KT5
- KT6
- KT9
- Guide from £395
Bespoke shower enclosure in Kingston upon Thames: what to know
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.
A walk-in panel fixed only at the wall and floor needs a bracing bar running to the wall or ceiling to stop it flexing. The bar's position is planned around tiles, windows and shower valves, and a floor channel can reduce or remove the need for a brace.
Shower screen glass is toughened safety glass made to BS EN 12150. It is heated and then quickly cooled during manufacture, which makes it much stronger than ordinary glass and means that if it does break, it breaks into small, blunt pieces rather than sharp shards.
An easy-clean coating is a water-repellent layer bonded to the glass that helps water run off and reduces limescale and soap marks. It does not stop cleaning altogether, and how long it lasts depends on following the care instructions and avoiding abrasive products.
Included as standard
- Made-to-measure toughened safety glass with factory-made holes
- Clear silicone sealing to tray, floor and walls
- Survey and measurement once tiling is complete
- Fixing into solid backing, levelled and aligned
Local details for Kingston upon Thames
- Postcodes covered
- KT1, KT2, KT3, KT5, KT6, KT9 and the surrounding area, including Surbiton, New Malden and Twickenham
- Coast
- Kingston upon Thames is well inland, around 46 km from the nearest coast, so salt exposure is not usually a factor.
- Daylight and sun
- In Kingston upon Thames the midwinter sun reaches about 15° above the horizon at noon, with roughly 7.6 hours of daylight, rising to about 62° and 16.4 hours in midsummer. Bathrooms with small or north-facing windows benefit from clear or low-iron glass that does not block the daylight available. Where a window looks onto the shower, a satin band or obscure glass gives privacy without making the room feel darker.
- Access and setting
- Older rural homes often have uneven walls, sloping ceilings and timber floors that flex, all of which shape the screen design. Hard water is common in some areas, so an easy-clean coating and regular squeegeeing help keep the glass clear.
- Rules in England
- Approved Document K requires safety glass in critical locations in England: glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door, up to 1500 mm above floor level, and any glazing in walls or partitions up to 800 mm above floor level.
Guide prices in Kingston upon Thames
| 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 |
Options to choose between
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.
Over-bath screen
A fixed or hinged toughened glass panel on the bath edge, made to measure for baths that sit against sloping ceilings or uneven walls.
Shower Screens in Kingston upon Thames: questions
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.
How long does it take to fit a shower screen?
Most shower screens are fitted in a single visit once the glass has been made, which usually takes a couple of weeks after measuring. The silicone then needs time to cure, so you should wait before using the shower, and we tell you how long on the day. Your quote confirms the expected timescale.
Is a chipped shower screen safe to keep using?
A chip on the edge of toughened glass can weaken the whole panel, because the surface is under stress and damage at the edge can lead to sudden breakage. It is safer to stop using that door or panel and have it replaced. We can remake it from the original measurements or a fresh template.
What thickness of glass should a shower screen be?
For frameless screens, 8mm toughened glass suits most doors and enclosures, and 10mm is commonly used for walk-in and wet room panels that stand with little support. Thinner glass is used in framed enclosures where the frame does some of the work. We recommend a thickness at survey based on the panel size and how it is fixed.
Do you cover Kingston upon Thames for shower screens?
Yes. We can quote for shower screens across Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding Greater London area, including postcode districts KT1, KT2, KT3, KT5 and KT6, and nearby Surbiton, New Malden and Twickenham. Start with your postcode on the quote form and a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.
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