Shower installation in Slough

Postcode districts: SL1, SL2, SL3
Nearby: Windsor, Maidenhead and Gerrards Cross
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 Slough?

Guide price in Slough: £500–£3,900 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. We adjust the national guide for South East England, where prices are typically about 12% above the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Shower swap

£500–£1,100

Test and handover

Typical

New shower over bath

£900–£2,000

Thermostatic bar shower and riser

New shower with enclosure

£1,700–£3,900

Pipework and waste

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

Working in Slough

We cover every part of Slough, including SL1, SL2 and SL3, and nearby Windsor (1.8 miles) and Maidenhead (5.4 miles).

Across a large town like Slough, homes range from older terraces to newer estates; the survey tells us which pipework and floor we are dealing with. For Slough homes with a cold tank in the loft, we check the system before fitting anything, because a pump is only allowed on a gravity supply. If the shower in your Slough home swings between hot and cold, a thermostatic valve is usually the fix.

Water across much of Berkshire is hard. If your supply in Slough 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

Removal of the old shower, a full-flow test and a handover on isolating and descaling it
A check of your hot-water system, water pressure and flow rate
Supply and fitting of the shower valve or unit, riser rail, handset or fixed head
Electrical connection by a qualified electrician, tested and certified

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.

Power shower

A mixer with a built-in pump, for tank-fed systems only. It lifts a weak gravity shower but must never be connected to the mains.

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.

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Shower installation in Slough: questions

How much does a new shower cost in Slough?

A new shower in Slough usually costs £500–£3,900 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

How long does a new shower take?

Allow half a day to 3 days on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Slough.

Is the home survey in Slough 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 SL1 in Slough?

Yes. We cover all of Slough, including SL1, SL2 and SL3, and nearby Windsor, Maidenhead and Gerrards Cross. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Does an electric shower need its own circuit?

Almost always. An electric shower draws a large current, so it needs a dedicated circuit from the consumer unit, often 40 to 45 amps for an 8.5 to 10.5 kW unit, with RCD protection. In England and Wales a new circuit is notifiable work. Swapping like for like onto an adequate existing circuit is simpler.