- Postcode districts
- FK1, FK2, FK5
- Nearby
- Grangemouth, Alloa and Cumbernauld
- Guide price
- £450–£3,400
- Typical time on site
- half a day to 3 days
- Water
- Soft across most of the Forth Valley
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a new shower cost in Falkirk?
In Falkirk, a new shower typically costs £450–£3,400 including VAT, based on Scotland prices. Labour costs in Scotland put local prices at about 4% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.
Shower swap
- Like-for-like mixer or electric shower
New shower over bath
- Bath screen
New shower with enclosure
- Tiling to the enclosure
Guide prices for Falkirk including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Falkirk
In Falkirk we cover FK1, FK2 and FK5; we also cover Grangemouth, 2.5 miles away, and Alloa.
Homes in and around Falkirk vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If you are replacing a failed electric shower in Falkirk, we check whether the existing cable and circuit suit the new unit. We test pressure and flow at Falkirk surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy.
Water across much of the Forth Valley is soft. If that holds for your street in Falkirk, 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
- Supply and fitting of the shower valve or unit, riser rail, handset or fixed head
- Tiling or re-tiling around the shower, with tanking behind new tiles in the wet area
- A bath screen, tray or enclosure where the shower is new
Decisions to make first
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.
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 Scotland
In Scotland there is no Part P, but a new shower circuit must still be designed, installed and certified to BS 7671. Water fittings, including pumps and backflow protection, are covered by the Scottish Water Byelaws 2014.
