- Postcode districts
- BN1, BN3, BN41
- Nearby
- Brighton, Portslade and Shoreham-by-Sea
- Guide price
- £500–£3,900
- Typical time on site
- half a day to 3 days
- Water
- Hard across most of East Sussex
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a new shower cost in Hove?
In Hove, a new shower typically costs £500–£3,900 including VAT, based on South East England prices. Labour costs in South East England put local prices at about 12% above the UK guide figure. 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 Hove including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Hove
We cover every part of Hove, including BN1, BN3 and BN41, and nearby Brighton (1.2 miles) and Portslade (2.3 miles).
Across a large town like Hove, homes range from older terraces to newer estates; the survey tells us which pipework and floor we are dealing with. If the shower in your Hove home swings between hot and cold, a thermostatic valve is usually the fix. We test pressure and flow at Hove surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy.
Water across much of East Sussex is hard. If your supply in Hove is the same, limescale on shower glass and heads is a real issue: easy-clean glass, rub-clean nozzles and a squeegee make a big difference. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.
What the job includes
- New pipework and isolation valves, plus a pump only where the system is gravity-fed from a cold tank
- For an electric shower, a check of the consumer unit and whether a new dedicated circuit is needed
- Supply and fitting of the shower valve or unit, riser rail, handset or fixed head
- 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.
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.
Rules that apply in England
In England, an electric shower usually needs its own dedicated circuit, often 40 to 45 amps for an 8.5 to 10.5 kW unit, and a new circuit is notifiable under Part P. The Part G limit of 48 °C applies to a new bath in a new dwelling or one created by change of use, not to a shower, but a thermostatic valve gives similar protection. An unvented cylinder fitted to improve the shower must be installed by a G3-qualified installer.
