Shower installation in Glasgow

Postcode districts: G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G11 + 22 more
Nearby: Rutherglen, Bishopbriggs and Bearsden
Guide price: £450–£3,400
Typical time on site: half a day to 3 days
Water: Soft across most of Greater Glasgow
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new shower cost in Glasgow?

As a guide, budget £450 to £3,400 including VAT for a new shower in Glasgow; your written quote will pin it down. We adjust the national guide for Scotland, where prices are typically about 4% below the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Shower swap

£450–£950

Test and handover

Typical

New shower over bath

£750–£1,750

Thermostatic bar shower and riser

New shower with enclosure

£1,450–£3,400

Pipework and waste

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

Working in Glasgow

We work right across Glasgow — G1, G2, G3 and 25 more postcode districts — and in neighbouring Rutherglen and Bishopbriggs.

Glasgow is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. For Glasgow 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 you are replacing a failed electric shower in Glasgow, we check whether the existing cable and circuit suit the new unit.

Water across much of Greater Glasgow is soft. If that holds for your street in Glasgow, 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

New pipework and isolation valves, plus a pump only where the system is gravity-fed from a cold tank
Electrical connection by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
For an electric shower, a check of the consumer unit and whether a new dedicated circuit is needed
A check of your hot-water system, water pressure and flow rate

Decisions to make first

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.

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 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.

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Shower installation in Glasgow: questions

What is the price of a new shower in Glasgow?

A new shower in Glasgow usually costs £450–£3,400 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 G1 in Glasgow?

Yes. We cover all of Glasgow, including G1, G2, G3, G4 and 24 more postcode districts, and nearby Rutherglen, Bishopbriggs and Bearsden. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Glasgow?

Will a new shower in Glasgow need a building warrant?

Usually not for a straight refit. Building warrants are issued by the local council's building standards service, and forming a new bathroom, changing drainage or structural work can need one. We tell you at the survey and handle the application if one is needed.

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.