Eastleigh · Hampshire
Shower Screens in Eastleigh
A tired shower curtain or leaking framed enclosure in Eastleigh can be replaced with clear toughened glass, fixed into solid backing and sealed neatly to the tiles.
- SO50
- SO53
- Guide from £395
About walk in shower screen in Eastleigh
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.
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.
Screens should be measured after tiling is finished, not from plans. Walls are often out of plumb and floors fall towards the drain, and the glass is made to follow those real angles. Measuring early is a common cause of uneven gaps and leaks.
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.
What you get
- Easy-clean coating where specified, plus care advice
- Fixing into solid backing, levelled and aligned
- Clear silicone sealing to tray, floor and walls
- Hinges, clamps, channels or bracing bars in your finish
Local details for Eastleigh
- Postcodes covered
- SO50, SO53 and the surrounding area, including Southampton, Winchester and Totton
- Coast
- Eastleigh sits roughly 8 km from the nearest coastline, close enough that exposure on open or high ground is worth considering. 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.
- Daylight and sun
- In Eastleigh the midwinter sun reaches about 16° above the horizon at noon, with roughly 7.7 hours of daylight, rising to about 62° and 16.3 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 Eastleigh
| 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 |
Specification choices
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.
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.
Satin or tinted glass
Satin bands, full satin panels or grey and bronze tints that add privacy or style while still letting light into the shower.
Shower Screens in Eastleigh: 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.
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.
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.
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.
Do you cover Eastleigh for shower screens?
Yes. We can quote for shower screens across Eastleigh and the surrounding Hampshire area, including postcode districts SO50 and SO53, and nearby Southampton, Winchester and Totton. 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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