How much does a wet room cost?

Prices start from €1,499. The advertised ‘from’ price is the minimum for a small, straightforward scope. It is not a typical price for a full renovation. The final written quote depends on measurements, preparation, materials, access and the agreed specification.

What is the Housing Adaptation Grant?

The Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability can fund eligible adaptation work up to the current scheme maximum of €40,000. It is means-tested and administered by the local authority; approval must be confirmed before relying on it.

How is leak risk addressed?

The written scope should identify the floor falls, drainage, membrane system, sealed junctions, penetrations and applicable product and workmanship warranty terms.

Can a wet room be built over a timber floor?

It may be possible, but the floor structure, build-up, falls, drainage route and waterproofing system need to be assessed before a specification is chosen.

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 scope	Usually simpler	Usually more preparation
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 a level-access layout with the specified wet areas 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. Ask for the membrane specification and applicable workmanship and product warranty terms in writing.

Not sure which is right for you?

The floor structure, layout, drainage and budget all affect the choice. See our wet room installation service or send the room details and Eircode for review.

Frequently asked questions

Published by WEPRO Renovations

WEPRO is based in Tralee and serves all Ireland. Published “from” prices are genuine minimum entry points for small straightforward scopes, not typical prices for complete unseen projects.

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