Clevedon · Somerset
Shower Screens in Clevedon
Shower screens in Clevedon start with a survey once the tiling is finished, followed by a written quote that fixes the price for the glass, hardware and finish shown.
- BS21
- Guide from £395
Bespoke shower enclosure for homes and businesses in Clevedon
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.
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.
Hinges carry the full weight of a glass door, so they must fix into solid backing. Tiled plasterboard or stud walls usually need timber noggins or suitable heavy-duty fixings behind the hinge positions, which is easier to arrange before tiling than afterwards.
What a typical job includes
- Made-to-measure toughened safety glass with factory-made holes
- Clear silicone sealing to tray, floor and walls
- Easy-clean coating where specified, plus care advice
- Fixing into solid backing, levelled and aligned
Working in Clevedon
- Postcodes covered
- BS21 and the surrounding area, including Nailsea, Portishead and Weston-super-Mare
- Coast
- Clevedon is about 2 km from the coast or a tidal estuary, so salt air and wind-driven rain are worth planning for. 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 Clevedon 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 Clevedon
| 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 |
What you can choose
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.
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.
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 Clevedon: 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.
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.
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.
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 Clevedon for shower screens?
Yes. We can quote for shower screens across Clevedon and the surrounding Somerset area, including postcode districts BS21, and nearby Nailsea, Portishead and Weston-super-Mare. 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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