- Postcode districts
- BT38
- Nearby
- Newtownabbey, Bangor and Larne
- 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 Carrickfergus?
In Carrickfergus, a new shower typically costs £400–£3,100 including VAT, based on Northern Ireland prices. 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
- Existing supply and position
New shower over bath
- Tiling the bath surround
New shower with enclosure
- Tray, enclosure and valve
Guide prices for Carrickfergus including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Carrickfergus
In Carrickfergus we cover BT38; we also cover Newtownabbey, 5.6 miles away, and Bangor.
In Carrickfergus, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. If you want a shower in your Carrickfergus home that works when the boiler is off, an electric shower is worth considering, as long as the consumer unit can take the circuit. We test pressure and flow at Carrickfergus surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy.
Supplies across most of County Antrim are soft. If that holds for your street in Carrickfergus, 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
- Electrical connection by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
- New pipework and isolation valves, plus a pump only where the system is gravity-fed from a cold tank
- Supply and fitting of the shower valve or unit, riser rail, handset or fixed head
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.
Thermostatic mixer
Blends hot and cold from your system and holds the temperature steady when someone runs a tap. The usual choice with a combi or an unvented cylinder.
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.
