Bath to shower conversions in Hove

Postcode districts: BN1, BN3, BN41
Nearby: Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea
Guide price: £2,200–£5,600
Typical time on site: 2–6 working days
Water: Hard across most of East Sussex
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a bath to shower conversion cost in Hove?

As a guide, budget £2,200 to £5,600 including VAT for a bath to shower conversion in Hove; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in South East England run at about 12% above the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Tray and enclosure

£2,200–£4,500

Thermostatic shower, re-tiling

Walk-in shower

£3,400–£6,200

Large tray and frameless screen

Level-access floor

£5,000–£9,000

Level entry, linear drain

Guide prices for Hove including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Hove

We work right across Hove — BN1, BN3 and BN41 — and in neighbouring Brighton and Portslade.

Across a large town like Hove, homes range from older terraces to newer estates; the survey tells us which pipework and floor we are dealing with. If you are applying for a grant towards a bath to shower conversion in Hove, we provide the itemised written quote the council will ask for. We check the floor under the bath during a Hove survey where we can, because old leaks can leave soft boards.

Most of East Sussex has hard water. If your supply in Hove is the same, limescale on shower glass and heads is a real issue: easy-clean glass, rub-clean nozzles and a squeegee make a big difference. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Silicone, a full-flow test and a tidy finish where the new tiling meets the old
A low-profile tray, or a former and tanking for a level-access floor
Removal of the bath, panel and taps, and disposal of the waste
Repair or replacement of floorboards where the bath has left them soft or damaged

Decisions to make first

Your only bath?

If this is the only bath in the house, think about whether you, or a future buyer, will want one before you commit.

How much to re-tile

Re-tile just the shower walls, or take the chance to re-tile the whole room so new and old tiles never have to match.

Rules that apply in England

In England, adding an electric shower usually means a new circuit, which is notifiable under Part P, as is any change to the wiring in the bathroom. Where the conversion is an adaptation for a disabled person, a Disabled Facilities Grant of up to £30,000 may help, but the council must approve it before work starts.

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Bath to shower conversions in Hove: questions

How much does a bath to shower conversion cost in Hove?

A bath to shower conversion in Hove usually costs £2,200–£5,600 including VAT. Where you land in that range depends on the size of the room, whether the layout changes and the products you choose. After the free survey you get an itemised written quote, and the price is fixed in writing once the layout and products are agreed.

Is the home survey in Hove really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do you cover BN1 in Hove?

Yes. We cover all of Hove, including BN1, BN3 and BN41, and nearby Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Hove?

Should I choose an electric or a mixer shower?

Choose a mixer if your boiler or cylinder gives good hot-water flow; it usually gives the stronger shower. Choose an electric shower if stored hot water is limited or you want a shower that works when the boiler is off. An electric shower usually needs its own dedicated circuit, often 40 to 45 amps for an 8.5 to 10.5 kW unit.