Basingstoke · Hampshire
Shower Screens in Basingstoke
We cover Basingstoke and Hampshire for made-to-measure shower screens, from walk-in wet room panels to hinged corner enclosures, with every job surveyed and quoted in writing.
- RG21
- RG22
- RG23
- RG24
- Guide from £395
About bespoke shower enclosure in Basingstoke
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.
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.
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.
Limescale builds up more quickly in hard-water areas. Wiping the glass with a squeegee after each shower, cleaning weekly with a mild non-abrasive cleaner and avoiding scouring pads keeps it clear. Harsh descalers can also dull metal hinges and attack silicone seals.
What you get
- Survey and measurement once tiling is complete
- Easy-clean coating where specified, plus care advice
- Made-to-measure toughened safety glass with factory-made holes
- Hinges, clamps, channels or bracing bars in your finish
Working in Basingstoke
- Postcodes covered
- RG21, RG22, RG23, RG24 and the surrounding area, including Fleet, Thatcham and Yateley
- Coast
- Basingstoke is well inland, around 46 km from the nearest coast, so salt exposure is not usually a factor.
- Daylight and sun
- In Basingstoke 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
- 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.
- 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 Basingstoke
| 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
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.
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.
Easy-clean coating
A water-repellent coating bonded to the glass that helps water bead and run off, reducing limescale and the time spent cleaning.
Shower Screens in Basingstoke: questions
Can a shower screen be fitted to a stud or plasterboard wall?
Yes, provided the hinges and brackets fix into solid backing. On stud or plasterboard walls that usually means timber noggins behind the fixing points, or suitable heavy-duty fixings where noggins were not fitted. A heavy glass door on weak fixings can drop or pull away, so we check the wall during the survey.
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.
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.
Do you cover Basingstoke for shower screens?
Yes. We can quote for shower screens across Basingstoke and the surrounding Hampshire area, including postcode districts RG21, RG22, RG23 and RG24, and nearby Fleet, Thatcham and Yateley. 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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