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[Home](/) 2. [Services](/services) 3. Wet Room Installation Service · North Yorkshire # Wet Room Installation in Darlington and North Yorkshire — tanked, tiled and accessible Fully tanked walk-in wet rooms with formed floor falls, level-access showering and 25-year waterproof guarantees — designed for accessibility, contemporary style, and zero compromise on long-term reliability. [Request Fixed-Price Quote](/contact) [07414 209357](tel:07414209357) Tanked to manufacturer spec · Accessibility-ready · 25-yr waterproof system 25 yr Waterproof system warranty Level Access (zero step) Tanked Floor + 1800 mm walls min DFG Grant work undertaken 12 mo Workmanship guarantee Service Overview ## What you need to know What it is A wet room is a fully waterproofed (tanked) shower space without a tray, with the whole floor falling to a linear or central drain. Walls are tanked to a minimum 1800 mm, floor is fully tanked, and a glass screen optionally divides the wet zone from the dry zone. Who it's for Homeowners wanting a contemporary, open showering space; families future-proofing for ageing in place; anyone with mobility needs (wheelchair access, walk-in showering); Disabled Facilities Grant (DFG) applicants; and landlords improving accessibility on rental stock. When you need it During a full bathroom refurbishment, when converting a bath-only room into a shower room, when adapting a property for mobility needs, or when remodelling for resale appeal in modern-design markets. Why professional matters Wet rooms look simple — they aren't. The waterproofing system underneath is what determines whether the floor below stays dry for 25 years or whether the kitchen ceiling stains in 18 months. Greencore's wet rooms use the same fully bonded tanking we use in commercial work — there is no shortcut. What it costs to delay ## The real consequences of putting it off A failed wet room is a catastrophic failure. The downstream damage routinely exceeds the original install cost. Here's what goes wrong: ### Floor leaks into the room below Inadequate tanking, poor drain detail, untaped corners. The leak doesn't show for months — by then, joists and ceilings are wrecked. ### Wrong floor fall Standing water in the corners of the room means slip risk, smell, and accelerated grout failure. Falls must be formed at first-fix, not corrected with grout depth. ### Drain undersized or wrongly located A 50 mm bottle trap can't keep up with a high-flow rain shower. Water backs up and pools. We always size and locate drains around real shower flow. ### Wall tanking too low If walls aren't tanked to at least 1800 mm, splash above the tanked line wicks into plasterboard. Mould, blister, ruin. ### Failed accessibility compliance DFG-funded wet rooms must meet specific dimensions, drainage, threshold and grab-rail requirements. Non-compliant work gets rejected and unpaid. ### Common mistakes we fix #### Tanking just the shower zone Water travels. A real wet room tanks the entire floor and walls to head height in the shower. #### Skipping the screed pre-formers Falls cut into floor by hand are uneven. We use manufacturer pre-formed gradient boards (Aqua-I, Wedi, Schluter Kerdi) for guaranteed falls. #### Cheap drains Drain quality matters. We fit Easy Drain, Schluter Kerdi-Line or McAlpine — never £30 generic units. The drain is the single most-used component in the room. Our Process ## A predictable, engineered process 1. STEP 01 ### Survey & feasibility We check joist directions, floor depths, drainage routes, soil-stack proximity and ceiling clearance below. Some homes need a slight floor build-up; we'll tell you upfront. 2. STEP 02 ### Design (with 3D) Drain location, fall direction, wall tile layout, glass screen, vanity, WC, lighting and accessibility features all visualised in 3D before any work begins. 3. STEP 03 ### Quote & fixed schedule Itemised fixed-price quote. Lead-time confirmed. DFG paperwork if applicable handled by us. 4. STEP 04 ### Build (typical 7–14 days) Strip-out, joist alteration if needed, drainage, pre-formed gradient floor, marine-grade tile backer walls, fully bonded tanking, electrics, ventilation, tiling, glass screen, fixtures, controls. 5. STEP 05 ### Flood test & handover 24-hour flood test before tile. After completion: flow test of drain, water pressure test, electrical compliance certificate, owner walk-through, 25-year tanking warranty registered. Why it pays off ## Outcomes you can measure ### Level-access showering No step, no tray, no obstacle — safer for everyone and essential for mobility users. ### Contemporary, design-led Glass, tile, linear drains and minimal hardware deliver a hotel-spec finish that ages beautifully. ### Easier to clean No tray, no enclosure tracks, no silicone reservoirs — a single floor that mops in seconds. ### Future-proof for ageing in place Most clients in their 50s install with grab-rail back-grounds and a fold-down seat hidden behind a panel — invisible today, ready when needed. ### Disabled Facilities Grant ready We undertake DFG-funded work to council specification, including the paperwork. ### 25-year tanking warranty Manufacturer-backed waterproof system warranty. The single most important number on any wet-room quote. The Engineering Detail ## Under the bonnet Wet rooms are the highest-stakes plumbing install in a home. Here's the technical detail behind a Greencore wet room: ### Tanking systems we use Wedi Fundo, Schluter Kerdi-Line, Aqua-I or Mapelastic depending on substrate. Always a fully bonded membrane (paint-on or sheet) covering the entire floor and walls to 1800 mm minimum in the shower zone, 1200 mm in splash zones, with reinforced corners and pipe-collars at every penetration. ### Forming the floor fall On timber floors, joist-supported pre-formed gradient boards (typically 1:50 falls into a linear or 4-way central drain). On concrete floors, scribed and self-levelling falls with mechanical bond to slab. Falls confirmed by laser before tanking — never by eye. ### Drainage Linear drains (Easy Drain Multi or Schluter Kerdi-Line) for contemporary look — 80 mm/sec flow handling. Centre drains where access is restricted. Always a high-flow trap, easy to remove for hair-clearance, with adequate inspection. ### Joist alteration Forming a recessed floor in a joisted upper room often requires sistering or trimming joists to maintain structural depth. We do this to Building Regs Doc A and certify it. ### Tile selection Floor: 600x300 mm porcelain min, R10 slip rating or better. Walls: large-format porcelain for fewer grout lines. Mosaics in shower base only where falls demand them. We grout with stain-resistant epoxy in shower zones. ### Glass screens 10 mm toughened glass on minimal fixings — wall-mounted, channel-mounted or freestanding. Either single fixed screen, walk-in two-pane, or full enclosure. We use Aquatec, Crosswater, Matki or similar grade. ### Accessibility features Foldable seats (Pressalit), grab rails on tanked plywood back-grounds (NOT plasterboard), level-access entry with anti-slip floor, thermostatically controlled shower valves at safe pre-set temperatures. ### Ventilation Wet rooms generate huge moisture. Continuous-run extractor with humidity boost is mandatory — 15 l/s minimum, ducted in rigid pipe to atmosphere, with insulated runs in cold lofts. Related Services - [Bathroom Installation](/services/bathroom-installation) - [Underfloor Heating](/services/underfloor-heating) - [Heating Engineer](/services/heating-engineer) - [Contact Greencore](/contact) Service Areas - [Wet rooms in Darlington](/areas/darlington) - [Wet rooms in Durham City](/areas/durham-city) - [Wet rooms in Sunderland](/areas/sunderland) - [Wet rooms in Hartlepool](/areas/hartlepool) - [Back to homepage](/) FAQ ## Honest answers to the questions we hear most Can't see your question? Call [07414 209357](tel:07414209357). How much does a wet room cost? How long does it take to install? Can a wet room be installed upstairs? Will my floor below get wet? Do I need a glass screen? Are wet rooms suitable for disabled access? Can I claim a Disabled Facilities Grant? Won't a wet room damage the floor below over time? How do I keep it clean? Will I need to alter my plumbing? ## Book a wet room consultation & 3D design Fully tanked. 25-year waterproof system warranty. DFG-grant work undertaken. 30 years of plumbing engineering — your wet room is built to outlast everything around it. [Request Fixed-Price Quote](/contact) [07414 209357](tel:07414209357) Gas-Safe registered (214402) · Fully insured (£5m public liability) · 12-month workmanship guarantee ![Greencore Solutions LTD](/__l5e/assets-v1/cbf4e0fe-69d5-4aea-a5b7-20297e56d38b/greencore-logo.png) Gas-Safe heating, renewables and bathroom specialists for homes across Darlington & North Yorkshire. 30 years on the tools. 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