Walk-in shower cost in Belgium 2026: glass panel or tiled with a drain
Short answer: A fitted walk-in shower costs roughly €1,500 to €7,000 in Belgium in 2026, with €3,500 often quoted as an average. For the shower area alone, Facq gives €1,500 to €3,000 (simple replacement) and €3,000 to €5,000 (partial renovation). A fully built-in tiled shower with linear drain, waterproofing and slope runs €4,500 to €7,000 according to Facq. Sources differ widely, so ask for a quote after a site visit.
Prices in this article are indicative Belgian market ranges, not Alpha Services Benelux's price list. Your fixed price is in the quote.
What does a walk-in shower cost in Belgium?
For the shower area alone, Facq gives €1,500 to €3,000 fitted for a simple replacement, €3,000 to €5,000 for a partial renovation and €4,500 to €7,000 for a fully tiled build. The spread is wide because some sources price only the shower corner and others a complete built-in shower.
Facq splits a walk-in shower in a 4 m² bathroom into three scenarios, all including installation:
| Scenario | What is included | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Simple replacement | Extra-flat tray, fixed side panel, existing drain | €1,500 – €3,000 |
| Partial renovation | Tile-ready tray, linear drain, tiling, thermostatic taps | €3,000 – €5,000 |
| Full built-in | Screed, waterproofing, linear drain, large-format tiles, concealed taps | €4,500 – €7,000 |
Other Belgian guides land in the same area: Bobex and Renovatiekampioen quote about €3,500 installed, Vanpoucke starts at €3,400 and Renovatie-calculator.be gives €1,500 to €3,500 all-in. Renovatiekampioen even quotes €600 to €1,900 for a basic version. Always check whether a price includes VAT and tiling.
Glass panel or tiled shower with a drain: the difference
A glass-panel walk-in shower usually costs less than a tiled shower with a built-in drain, which costs more because of the work under the tiles.
The glass version uses an extra-flat tray or an existing shower zone plus a panel. Vanpoucke puts a glass panel at from €450, and Facq says an extra-flat tray on an existing drain takes about one day to fit. A made-to-measure 8 mm panel runs €600 to €1,500 according to ell-store.be.
In the tiled version the floor itself becomes the tray: a screed with a slope, waterproofing, a channel or drain, and tiles on floor and walls. Facq counts 4 to 7 working days. A tile-ready tray (€400 to €900 excluding installation, Facq) needs a very careful tiler for the joint. For tile prices themselves, see our guide to tile installation cost per m².
Linear or point drain: which costs more?
A linear drain costs more than a point drain, but it allows larger tiles with fewer cuts. With a central drain the slope runs to the centre; with a linear drain it runs in one direction.
Only one source, ell-store.be, gives figures per type: linear channel €350 to €800, extra-flat trapped drain (point) €80 to €200. Bobex and Vanpoucke quote €250 to €500 for a shower channel. Other guides give no separate price per type, so allow a margin.
In a renovation, the height under the finished floor often decides: according to Facq, a linear drain requires more headroom, and in a renovation the height under the floor for the trap is usually the limiting factor. If there is not enough, a low tray or a raised floor zone is the alternative.
| Item | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Glass panel | from €450 | Vanpoucke |
| Shower channel | €250 – €500 | Bobex, Vanpoucke |
| Screed + linear drain (excl. fitting) | €800 – €2,000 | Facq |
| Tile-ready tray (excl. fitting) | €400 – €900 | Facq |
| Shower fittings | €200 – €1,000 | Bobex |
| Installation labour | about €1,600 | Bobex, Vanpoucke |
Extra costs: waterproofing, floor slope and tiling
Waterproofing, slope and tiling are the items that quickly push a low price up. Check that they appear in the quote.
- Waterproofing: ell-store.be puts the study, built-in tray and liquid membrane (SEL) at €1,200 to €2,200. Facq warns that faulty waterproofing causes leaks, visible on the ceiling below. On a timber floor, professional advice is needed.
- Slope: ell-store.be states 1.5 to 2%. Facq says this means excavating the floor by a few centimetres.
- Tiling: non-slip large-format tiles cost €60 to €180 per m² (ell-store.be); Bobex gives €10 to €70 per m² depending on material.
- Strip-out: removing the old shower or bath adds €300 to €600 according to Renovatie-calculator.be.
For a fully built-in shower, ell-store.be quotes 5 to 10 working days.
Replacing a bath with a walk-in shower: what to budget
Budget for extra labour and strip-out on top of materials, roughly €1,000 to €3,000 of labour according to Renovatiekampioen. They put removing the bath at €100 to €300; Renovatie-calculator.be quotes €300 to €600 for strip-out.
A Vanpoucke example (two m² of ceramic tiles, a €450 panel, a channel and fittings) comes to about €900 of materials, excluding labour. Whether the swap is possible depends on drain height, floor build-up and walls: see our guide on replacing a bath with a shower. Moving the drain pushes the price up further.
What drives the price of a walk-in shower
Five factors explain most of the price gap.
- Finish: glass panel with tray, or fully tiled with a built-in drain.
- Drain type and floor build-up: linear drain, screed, available height.
- Size: minimum 80 × 80 cm, comfortable 90 × 90 or 80 × 120 cm (Facq). Larger areas need more glass, tiles and waterproofing.
- Materials: large-format tiles, made-to-measure glass, concealed taps. Vanpoucke puts luxury versions from €5,000.
- Labour and access: Bobex and Vanpoucke cite about €1,600 of labour for the installation; a timber floor or an upper storey needs extra care.
VAT: 6% or 21% on a walk-in shower
In a dwelling at least 10 years old, 6% VAT can apply when a contractor invoices the work. According to FPS Finance, the home must be used more than 50% as a private dwelling after the works.
If the contractor buys the materials and invoices them with the work, 6% applies to the whole. If you buy tiles or sanitaryware yourself, those materials stay at 21%. Compare quotes on the same basis, with or without VAT, because some price guides show figures excluding VAT.
Comparing quotes without surprises
Compare quotes line by line, not by the bottom line. A low price may mean waterproofing, slope or strip-out is missing.
- Are strip-out, rubble removal, waterproofing, slope and tiling listed separately?
- Which drain type and which tiles (size, non-slip) are included?
- Is VAT 6% or 21%, and on what assumption about the age of the home?
- Who supplies the glass and taps, and what is the timeline?
- Is the floor build-up checked on site before the price is fixed?
A fixed written quote after a site visit gives the most certainty. Alpha Services Benelux carries out bathroom renovations with its own team, active since 2014, and can also coordinate the whole job as a renovation contractor. The prices in this article are market ranges, not our company's price list.
Fixed quote after a site visit
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Request a quoteFrequently asked questions
How much does a walk-in shower cost in Belgium?
In 2026 expect roughly €1,500 to €7,000 fitted, with €3,500 often quoted as an average (Bobex, Renovatiekampioen). For the shower area alone, Facq gives €1,500 to €3,000 for a simple replacement and €3,000 to €5,000 for a partial renovation. A fully built-in shower with linear drain and large tiles costs €4,500 to €7,000 according to Facq. Sources differ, so ask for a quote.
Is a glass-panel walk-in shower cheaper than a tiled one?
Usually yes. A simple replacement with an extra-flat tray and panel costs €1,500 to €3,000 according to Facq. A fully tiled shower with screed, waterproofing and linear drain runs €4,500 to €7,000, because there is more work under the tiles.
Linear drain or point drain: which is more expensive?
The linear drain. One source quotes €350 to €800 against €80 to €200 for an extra-flat point drain. Other guides give €250 to €500 for a shower channel. According to Facq, a linear drain also requires more headroom under the floor.
How much does it cost to replace a bath with a walk-in shower?
Renovatiekampioen quotes €1,000 to €3,000 of labour on top of materials, plus €100 to €300 to remove the bath. Renovatie-calculator.be counts €300 to €600 for strip-out. The total depends on the drain, the floor and the finish.
How long does it take to fit a walk-in shower?
An extra-flat tray with a glass panel takes about one day according to Facq. A fully built-in tiled shower needs 4 to 7 working days (Facq) or 5 to 10 days (ell-store.be), because the screed and waterproofing need time to dry.
Does 6% VAT apply to a walk-in shower?
Yes, if the home is at least 10 years old, is used more than 50% as a private dwelling, and the contractor invoices work and materials together. Materials you buy yourself are charged 21% (FPS Finance).
Sources
- A walk-in shower in a 4 m² space: dimensions, layout and costs (Belgium guide 2026) — Facq
- Inloopdouche prijs: compleet overzicht van alle kosten in 2026 — Bobex
- Inloopdouche plaatsen: kosten in 2026 — Vanpoucke badkamers
- Inloopdouche plaatsen prijs 2026 — Renovatie-calculator.be
- Inloopdouche plaatsen: prijs en aanpak in 2026 — Renovatiekampioen
- Douche italienne Belgique : prix, normes et étanchéité — ell-store.be
- Verbouwen - btw-tarief — FOD Financiën (financien.belgium.be)
- Rénover - taux de TVA — SPF Finances (finances.belgium.be)