Shower Installation Cost

  • Written by David
  • Last updated 12 January 2024

How much does it cost for a shower installation or replacement?

Installing a shower involves several key steps to ensure a functional and aesthetically pleasing addition to your bathroom. Firstly, consider the type of shower you want—whether it’s an electric, mixer, or power shower. Next, evaluate the water pressure and plumbing system to ensure compatibility.

The installation process typically includes connecting the shower unit to the water supply, positioning the shower tray, installing any necessary pipework, and securing the shower enclosure. A qualified plumber will handle the technical aspects, ensuring proper drainage, waterproofing, and compliance with safety standards. Tiling or wall covering may also be necessary, adding to the overall project scope.

Costs vary depending on factors such as the type of shower, complexity of installation, and materials chosen. On average, professional installation can range from £500 to £1,500, excluding the cost of the shower unit itself. Electric showers tend to be more cost-effective to install, while power showers or custom setups may incur higher expenses.

For accurate pricing, it’s recommended to obtain quotes from reputable plumbers. While costs may seem an investment, professional installation ensures a reliable and long-lasting shower, providing both comfort and value to your home.

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User submitted shower installation costs

Below are prices provided by WhatPrice users for actual jobs and quotes received for shower installation and replacements.

Job typeDescriptionPriceUnitsRegion
Shower installation

Labour cost for installing shower tray and electric shower and removing old one less cost of refitting shower doors

£420

Labour onlyScotland
Shower installation

Disconnect old boiler fed bar shower and waste. Fit temp inline cut off valves. Put aside shower rail. Remove skirting boards. Cut out old fibreglass shower cubicle, too large, and remove from upper floor to skip included in price. Re route waste to new drain position and make good Lino floor. Fit new 800 quadrant shower tray on legs, connect waste and fit plinth. Fit shower proof wall boards on two sides with trim to edges and corner. Fit new half round door frame and doors. Seal shower and make good skirting. Test. Seal floor.

£2,238

Total priceNorth East
Shower installation

Leaking shower tray where not sealed correctly. Remove shower tray and screen doors & damaged tiles, reseal tray and tile down. Second visit double seal tray and grout tiles

£525

Total priceSouth East
Shower installation

replace shower tray and cubicle, shower and tiles remaining, customer supplied materials,

£160

Total priceCymru Wales
Shower installation

take out shower tray. take of tiles. replace shower tray & tiles. keep existing shower. new shower door.

£1,295

Total priceScotland
Shower installation

Put a replacement pump on a shower.

£1,340

Total priceSouth East
Shower installation

Shower tray was cracked near the waste, tray had 20mm riser behind tiles. Removed tray with out effecting tiles or cubical. Fit new shower tray with legs, skirts and a frame.

£450

Total priceEast Midlands
Shower installation

Installation of thermostatic Mira shower to be fed from combi boiler

£700

Total priceScotland
Shower installation

Existing bathroom staying. Fit new 800mm quadrant shower cubicle and combi shower including all pipework, move toilet to accommodate new shower, labour only.

£500

Labour onlyWest Midlands
Shower installation

Removal of bath, fixings and wood panels. Removal of old pipework to bathroom, including to bath and appliances, then re-routing from adjacent room through wall including installation of stopcocks in utility room. Re-routing new pipework in wall cavity for new concealed digital shower. Digital shower installed and all new pipework bonded and drain offs installed where previously absent. New waste pipes and fittings running through then along exterior wall to gulley. All tested and conforming to new regs. Flow now much better to entire house due to re-routing. Price for job.

£915

Labour onlySouth East
Shower installation

Replace shower tray, shower cubicle and thermostatic mixer shower including parts

£1,325

Total priceSouth East
Shower installation

Fit new top of the range 10.5Kw electric thermostatic shower, re-tile wall, refit old shower screen, fit new bath panels, fit new bath mixer and new towel rail. All materials supplied by plumber, price including labour and VAT.

£1,630

Total priceNorth West
Shower installation

I’m having my old shower removed and a new one fitted, INCLUDES the original call out charge to see if it could be repaired.

£585

Total priceScotland
Shower installation

Replace old shower cubicle with new, reseal shower tray.

£300

Total priceNorth West
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