Shower installation in Coleraine

Postcode districts: BT51, BT52, BT55
Nearby: Limavady, Magherafelt and Derry
Guide price: £400–£3,100
Typical time on site: half a day to 3 days
Water: Soft across most of County Londonderry
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new shower cost in Coleraine?

Guide price in Coleraine: £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

Test and handover

Typical

New shower over bath

£700–£1,600

Thermostatic bar shower and riser

New shower with enclosure

£1,300–£3,100

Pipework and waste

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

Working in Coleraine

We cover every part of Coleraine, including BT51, BT52 and BT55, and nearby Limavady (12.6 miles) and Magherafelt (26.3 miles).

Homes in and around Coleraine vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. For Coleraine 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. If your Coleraine bath has no shower over it, a thermostatic bar shower, screen and tiling can usually be added in a day or two.

Supplies across most of County Londonderry are soft. If that holds for your street in Coleraine, 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
Removal of the old shower, a full-flow test and a handover on isolating and descaling it
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

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 Coleraine: questions

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

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

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 Coleraine.

Is the home survey in Coleraine 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 BT51 in Coleraine?

Yes. We cover all of Coleraine, including BT51, BT52 and BT55, and nearby Limavady, Magherafelt and Derry. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Does an electric shower need its own circuit?

Almost always. An electric shower draws a large current, so it needs a dedicated circuit from the consumer unit, often 40 to 45 amps for an 8.5 to 10.5 kW unit, with RCD protection. In England and Wales a new circuit is notifiable work. Swapping like for like onto an adequate existing circuit is simpler.