How much does a wet room cost in Ireland?

Wet room installations start from €3,499 including labour. The final cost depends on the size of the room, drainage changes, tiling specification and whether underfloor heating is included. You'll get a fixed written quote upfront.

What is the Housing Adaptation Grant and can I use it for a wet room?

The Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability can cover up to €40,000 (income-dependent) towards works like accessible wet rooms and level-access showers. It's administered by your local authority. We can advise on grant-friendly specifications for your application — though approval is always the local authority's decision.

Are wet rooms prone to leaks?

Only when waterproofing is done badly. A properly tanked wet room — full membrane system, sealed junctions, correctly formed falls to the drain — is one of the most watertight bathrooms you can have. Our tanking and waterproofing carries a 10-year guarantee.

Do wet rooms work in upstairs bathrooms or timber floors?

Yes. With the right substrate build-up, a former system and full tanking, wet rooms work on suspended timber floors as well as concrete. We assess the floor structure first and design the falls and drainage accordingly.

Are wet room floors slippery?

We specify anti-slip porcelain (typically R10/R11 rated) for wet room floors as standard. Combined with correct falls that clear water quickly, a well-built wet room is one of the safest bathroom formats — which is why they're popular for accessible bathrooms.

Advice

Wet Room vs Shower Tray: Which Is Right for Your Bathroom?

Published 2 February 2026 · WEPRO Renovations

Short answer: a shower tray is cheaper and faster to install and suits most standard bathrooms. A wet room — fully tanked, level-access — costs more but is more watertight, more accessible and feels more spacious. The right choice depends on your floor, your budget and how you'll use the room.

Quick comparison

| | Shower tray | Wet room | |---|---|---| | Typical cost | Lower | Higher (from ~€3,499) | | Waterproofing | Tray + sealed enclosure | Full-room tanking | | Accessibility | Step/lip into tray | Level access — no step | | Feeling of space | Defined enclosure | Open, larger feel | | Best for | Standard family bathrooms | Accessible needs, small or premium bathrooms |

When a shower tray makes sense

You want the most cost-effective option.
The bathroom is a standard layout with no accessibility requirement.
You prefer a contained shower area that keeps the rest of the floor dry.

When a wet room wins

You need level access — no step — for mobility or future-proofing.
The bathroom is small and you want it to feel bigger.
You want the most watertight format, with the whole floor and walls tanked as one system.
You're considering the Housing Adaptation Grant — accessible wet rooms can qualify for funding of up to €40,000 (income-dependent; approval rests with your local authority).

The thing that actually matters: waterproofing

Both formats are only as good as their waterproofing. A wet room demands full membrane tanking, correctly formed falls to the drain and sealed junctions — done badly, it leaks; done properly, it's the most reliable bathroom you can own. That's why it's specialist work and why ours carries a 10-year waterproofing guarantee.

Not sure which is right for you?

We'll advise honestly based on your floor structure, layout and budget. See our wet room installation service or get a free, fixed written quote — no hidden costs.

About WEPRO Renovations

WEPRO Renovations are bathroom, tiling and home renovation specialists working across Ireland. Fully insured, with a 10-year workmanship guarantee and all electrical/gas work by registered Safe Electric (RECI) and RGI contractors.

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