Shower installation in Truro

Postcode districts: TR1
Nearby: Falmouth, Redruth and Newquay
Guide price: £450–£3,600
Typical time on site: half a day to 3 days
Water: Soft across most of Cornwall
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new shower cost in Truro?

In Truro, a new shower typically costs £450–£3,600 including VAT, based on South West England prices. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Shower swap

£450–£1,000

Test and handover

Typical

New shower over bath

£800–£1,850

Thermostatic bar shower and riser

New shower with enclosure

£1,550–£3,600

Pipework and waste

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

Working in Truro

We cover every part of Truro, including TR1, and nearby Falmouth (7.7 miles) and Redruth (7.8 miles).

Truro gets the same process as anywhere else: a free survey at your home and a written, itemised quote. If your Truro bath has no shower over it, a thermostatic bar shower, screen and tiling can usually be added in a day or two. For Truro 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.

Most of Cornwall is supplied with soft water. If that holds for your street in Truro, limescale on shower glass and heads builds up slowly and a squeegee after use is usually enough. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

A check of your hot-water system, water pressure and flow rate
Electrical connection by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
Tiling or re-tiling around the shower, with tanking behind new tiles in the wet area
A bath screen, tray or enclosure where the shower is new

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

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 Truro: questions

How much should I budget for a new shower in Truro?

A new shower in Truro usually costs £450–£3,600 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.

Is the home survey in Truro 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 TR1 in Truro?

Yes. We cover all of Truro, including TR1, and nearby Falmouth, Redruth and Newquay. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Truro?

Why does my shower keep going hot and cold?

Usually because it is a manual mixer without thermostatic control, so when someone runs a tap or flushes a toilet, the balance of hot and cold changes. A thermostatic valve corrects for this automatically. On an electric shower, scale build-up or a failing part can cause the same symptom.