Walk-In Showers & Wetrooms in Auckland
No tray, no glass screen, fully tiled and waterproofed. The modern Auckland shower — frameless, accessible, easy to clean, and the right call for ensuite design in 2026.
A fully-tiled shower with no edges to hide.
The acrylic shower tray with the swing-out glass screen is the most-dated thing in any 1990s or 2000s Auckland bathroom. It looks cheap, it leaks at the silicone joint every few years, and it’s the first thing buyers walk past and decide the bathroom needs redoing.
A walk-in shower or wetroom replaces all of that with a single continuous waterproof surface — tile from wall to ceiling, gradient floor draining to a linear or tile-insert drain, frameless glass panel or no glass at all. The detail is in the gradient, the membrane, and the joinery between tile slabs — done right, it looks like a piece of architecture, not a plumbing fixture.
Walk-in showers are also the right design choice for accessibility — flat floor, no step, wheelchair-accessible if needed, easier to clean for older clients. They’re future-proof, they hold value at resale, and they make even a tight ensuite feel larger than it is.
Auckland walk-in shower & wetroom cost.
Walk-in showers and wetrooms in Auckland typically run $18,000 to $50,000+ plus GST as a standalone build, depending on size, tile spec, glass treatment, and whether the existing waterproofing needs full renewal.
Replace existing shower with new walk-in — full membrane waterproofing, mid-range tile, frameless glass panel, new mixer and rain head.
Full wetroom build — flat tiled floor, linear drain, frameless glass or no glass, premium fittings, large-format tile, thermostatic mixer.
Luxury wetroom — double shower heads, marble or stone slab feature wall, hidden drainage, integrated bench seating, underfloor heating.
Existing waterproofing condition · floor framing depth for gradient · linear drain spec · tile slab thickness · glass thickness and bracket spec · membrane upgrades.
From dated shower tray to seamless wetroom, step by step.
Layout & Gradient Plan
We map the floor gradient (1:80 to 1:100), drain placement, glass position, and entry — the layout that makes the wetroom feel open and drain properly.
Detailed Design & Tile Selection
Tile slab planning so cuts fall in clean lines, drain spec, glass spec, fitting selection. Building consent where the floor framing needs altering.
QS Fixed-Price Cost
Our Quantity Surveyor confirms the scope and fixed-price cost before construction. Tile, drain, glass, and waterproofing all locked in.
Build & Membrane Certification
Floor framing adjustment, full Ardex or Mapei membrane waterproofing, independent waterproofing certificate, tile installation with mitred edges, frameless glass fitting.
Walk-in shower that opens up the whole bathroom.
Downstairs wetroom with walk-in shower and warm neutrals.
Reworked a downstairs bathroom into a calm, accessible wetroom — walk-in shower with frameless glass, large-format porcelain, warm neutral palette, full waterproofing renewal. Part of the House of the Year Gold-winning Blockhouse Bay full home renovation.
See the project →Questions Auckland homeowners actually ask.
What’s the difference between a walk-in shower and a wetroom?
How much does a walk-in shower cost in Auckland?
Will water spray out of a wetroom without a glass screen?
Do I need building consent for a walk-in shower?
How long does a walk-in shower or wetroom build take?
Can a wetroom work in a tight bathroom?
How is a wetroom waterproofed?
What does the Master Build 10-Year Guarantee cover for a wetroom?
Open up the bathroom with a proper walk-in shower.
Whether it’s replacing a dated shower tray, building a full wetroom from scratch, or designing a luxury double-shower ensuite — we build walk-in showers that stay watertight and look right for the long run.