Shower installation in Belfast

Postcode districts: BT1, BT2, BT3, BT4, BT5, BT6 + 8 more
Nearby: Newtownabbey, Lisburn and Newtownards
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 Belfast?

As a guide, budget £400 to £3,100 including VAT for a new shower in Belfast; your written quote will pin it down. 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

Like-for-like mixer or electric shower

Typical

New shower over bath

£700–£1,600

Bath screen

New shower with enclosure

£1,300–£3,100

Tiling to the enclosure

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

Working in Belfast

As well as Belfast itself (BT1, BT2, BT3 and 11 more postcode districts), we survey in Newtownabbey, Lisburn and Newtownards.

Belfast is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. We test pressure and flow at Belfast surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy. For Belfast 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 County Antrim is supplied with soft water. If that holds for your street in Belfast, 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

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
Electrical connection by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
A check of your hot-water system, water pressure and flow rate

Decisions to make first

Head and handset

A handset on a riser rail is versatile and easy for rinsing; a fixed overhead head feels generous but needs strong flow behind it.

Exposed or concealed

An exposed bar valve fixes onto the tiles and is easy to service. A concealed valve sits in the wall for a cleaner look but needs careful setting-out and a plan for access.

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 Belfast: questions

What is the price of a new shower in Belfast?

A new shower in Belfast usually costs £400–£3,100 including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

Do you cover BT1 in Belfast?

Yes. We cover all of Belfast, including BT1, BT2, BT3, BT4 and 10 more postcode districts, and nearby Newtownabbey, Lisburn and Newtownards. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Belfast?

Does a new shower in Belfast need building control approval?

Building control in Belfast is run by the local district council. Where approval is needed, for example for new drainage, we tell you at the survey and handle it as part of the job.

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.