- Postcode districts
- HA0, HA9, NW2, NW9, NW10
- Nearby
- Harrow, Bushey and Borehamwood
- Guide price
- £550–£4,400
- Typical time on site
- half a day to 3 days
- Water
- Very hard across most of Greater London
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a new shower cost in Brent?
As a guide, budget £550 to £4,400 including VAT for a new shower in Brent; your written quote will pin it down. Labour costs in London put local prices at about 25% 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 Brent including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Brent
In Brent we cover HA0, HA9, NW2 and 2 more postcode districts; we also cover Harrow, 2.2 miles away, and Bushey.
London homes in Brent often mean stairs, permits and neighbours below; we plan the logistics as carefully as the bathroom. If the shower in your Brent home swings between hot and cold, a thermostatic valve is usually the fix. If your Brent bath has no shower over it, a thermostatic bar shower, screen and tiling can usually be added in a day or two.
Most of Greater London has very hard water. If your supply in Brent 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
- Removal of the old shower, a full-flow test and a handover on isolating and descaling it
- 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
- New pipework and isolation valves, plus a pump only where the system is gravity-fed from a cold tank
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.
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 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.
