Shower installation in Ely

Postcode districts: CB6, CB7
Nearby: Newmarket, March and St Ives
Guide price: £500–£3,700
Typical time on site: half a day to 3 days
Water: Very hard across most of Cambridgeshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new shower cost in Ely?

For Ely, our guide range for a new shower is £500 to £3,700 including VAT. Prices in East of England run at about 6% 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

£500–£1,050

Test and handover

Typical

New shower over bath

£850–£1,900

Thermostatic bar shower and riser

New shower with enclosure

£1,600–£3,700

Pipework and waste

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

Working in Ely

We cover every part of Ely, including CB6 and CB7, and nearby Newmarket (12.3 miles) and March (12.8 miles).

Ely gets the same process as anywhere else: a free survey at your home and a written, itemised quote. For Ely 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. We test pressure and flow at Ely surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy.

Water across much of Cambridgeshire is very hard. If your supply in Ely 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

A bath screen, tray or enclosure where the shower is new
Electrical connection by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
For an electric shower, a check of the consumer unit and whether a new dedicated circuit is needed
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.

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.

More about shower installation

Shower installation in Ely: questions

What is the price of a new shower in Ely?

A new shower in Ely usually costs £500–£3,700 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.

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 Ely.

Is the home survey in Ely 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 CB6 and CB7 in Ely?

Yes. We cover all of Ely, including CB6 and CB7, and nearby Newmarket, March and St Ives. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Which type of shower do I need?

The type depends on your hot-water system. With a combi boiler or unvented cylinder, a thermostatic mixer on mains pressure is usually right. With a cold tank and hot cylinder, a mixer runs by gravity, or a power shower or pump can boost it. If hot water is limited, an electric shower heats cold mains water as you use it. Our guide to choosing a shower goes further.