- Postcode districts
- GU47, RG40, RG45
- Nearby
- Sandhurst, Yateley and Camberley
- Guide price
- £500–£3,900
- Typical time on site
- half a day to 3 days
- Water
- Hard across most of Berkshire
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a new shower cost in Crowthorne?
Our guide price for a new shower in Crowthorne is £500–£3,900 including VAT. 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.
Shower swap
- Like-for-like mixer or electric shower
New shower over bath
- Bath screen
New shower with enclosure
- Tiling to the enclosure
Guide prices for Crowthorne including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Crowthorne
We cover every part of Crowthorne, including GU47, RG40 and RG45, and nearby Sandhurst (1.6 miles) and Yateley (2.5 miles).
In Crowthorne, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. If you are replacing a failed electric shower in Crowthorne, we check whether the existing cable and circuit suit the new unit. If your Crowthorne bath has no shower over it, a thermostatic bar shower, screen and tiling can usually be added in a day or two.
Water across much of Berkshire is hard. If your supply in Crowthorne 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
- For an electric shower, a check of the consumer unit and whether a new dedicated circuit is needed
- A check of your hot-water system, water pressure and flow rate
- Removal of the old shower, a full-flow test and a handover on isolating and descaling it
- Supply and fitting of the shower valve or unit, riser rail, handset or fixed head
Decisions to make first
Electric shower
Heats cold mains water as it flows, so it works without stored hot water. Higher kW units give more flow; 8.5 to 10.5 kW models need a dedicated circuit, often 40 to 45 amps.
Digital shower
A wall panel sets the exact temperature and flow, while the mixing valve sits out of sight. It needs a power supply and suits a clean, concealed look.
Rules that apply in England
In England, an electric shower usually needs its own dedicated circuit, often 40 to 45 amps for an 8.5 to 10.5 kW unit, and a new circuit is notifiable under Part P. The Part G limit of 48 °C applies to a new bath in a new dwelling or one created by change of use, not to a shower, but a thermostatic valve gives similar protection. An unvented cylinder fitted to improve the shower must be installed by a G3-qualified installer.
