Kettering · Northamptonshire
Shower Screens in Kettering
Awkward alcoves and sloping ceilings in Kettering bathrooms are where made-to-measure shower glass helps, because each panel is cut to the real shape before it is toughened.
- NN15
- NN16
- Guide from £395
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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.
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.
Glass-to-wall and glass-to-glass hinges suit most doors, and pivot hinges let a door swing from a point set in from the edge. Doors normally open outwards, so check the swing clears the toilet, basin and bathroom door before choosing a layout.
Because toughened glass cannot be cut or drilled after toughening, hinge holes, clamp positions and notches around trays or skirting are formed before the glass goes into the furnace. A panel that does not fit has to be remade, so accurate templating matters.
What a typical job includes
- Clear silicone sealing to tray, floor and walls
- Easy-clean coating where specified, plus care advice
- Made-to-measure toughened safety glass with factory-made holes
- Fixing into solid backing, levelled and aligned
Working in Kettering
- Postcodes covered
- NN15, NN16 and the surrounding area, including Wellingborough, Corby and Rushden
- Coast
- Kettering is well inland, around 76 km from the nearest coast, so salt exposure is not usually a factor.
- Daylight and sun
- In Kettering the midwinter sun reaches about 14° above the horizon at noon, with roughly 7.4 hours of daylight, rising to about 61° and 16.6 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 Kettering
| 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.
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.
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.
Shower Screens in Kettering: questions
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.
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.
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.
Do you cover Kettering for shower screens?
Yes. We can quote for shower screens across Kettering and the surrounding Northamptonshire area, including postcode districts NN15 and NN16, and nearby Wellingborough, Corby and Rushden. 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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