Shower installation in Bangor, County Down

Postcode districts: BT19, BT20
Nearby: Newtownards, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey
Guide price: £400–£3,100
Typical time on site: half a day to 3 days
Water: Soft across most of County Down
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new shower cost in Bangor?

As a guide, budget £400 to £3,100 including VAT for a new shower in Bangor; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in Northern Ireland run at about 12% below 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

£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 Bangor including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Bangor

As well as Bangor itself (BT19 and BT20), we survey in Newtownards, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey.

Bangor is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. If the shower in your Bangor home swings between hot and cold, a thermostatic valve is usually the fix. If your Bangor bath has no shower over it, a thermostatic bar shower, screen and tiling can usually be added in a day or two.

Water across much of County Down is soft. If that holds for your street in Bangor, 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

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
Supply and fitting of the shower valve or unit, riser rail, handset or fixed head
New pipework and isolation valves, plus a pump only where the system is gravity-fed from a cold tank

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.

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 Bangor: questions

How much does a new shower cost in Bangor?

A new shower in Bangor 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 BT19 and BT20 in Bangor?

Yes. We cover all of Bangor, including BT19 and BT20, and nearby Newtownards, Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Bangor?

Does a new shower in Bangor need building control approval?

Building control in Bangor 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.