Shower installation in Antrim

Postcode districts: BT29, BT41
Nearby: Ballymena, Newtownabbey and Belfast
Guide price: £400–£3,100
Typical time on site: half a day to 3 days
Water: Soft across most of County Antrim
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new shower cost in Antrim?

Guide price in Antrim: £400–£3,100 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. We adjust the national guide for Northern Ireland, where prices are typically about 12% below the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Shower swap

£400–£900

Existing supply and position

Typical

New shower over bath

£700–£1,600

Tiling the bath surround

New shower with enclosure

£1,300–£3,100

Tray, enclosure and valve

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

Working in Antrim

We cover every part of Antrim, including BT29 and BT41, and nearby Ballymena (10.4 miles) and Newtownabbey (12.7 miles).

Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Antrim: free survey, written quote, one team. We test pressure and flow at Antrim surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy. For Antrim 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.

Supplies across most of County Antrim are soft. If that holds for your street in Antrim, 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

Tiling or re-tiling around the shower, with tanking behind new tiles in the wet area
For an electric shower, a check of the consumer unit and whether a new dedicated circuit is needed
A bath screen, tray or enclosure where the shower is new
Electrical connection by a qualified electrician, tested and certified

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 Northern Ireland

In Northern Ireland there is no Part P; electric shower circuits should be installed and certified to BS 7671. The Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 cover pumps and backflow protection.

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Shower installation in Antrim: questions

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

A new shower in Antrim usually costs £400–£3,100 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 Antrim.

Is the home survey in Antrim 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 BT29 and BT41 in Antrim?

Yes. We cover all of Antrim, including BT29 and BT41, and nearby Ballymena, Newtownabbey and Belfast. 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.