- Postcode districts
- E3, E14, SE16
- Nearby
- Bow, Canning Town and Greenwich
- 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 Canary Wharf?
In Canary Wharf, a new shower typically costs £550–£4,400 including VAT, based on London prices. 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
- Like-for-like mixer or electric shower
New shower over bath
- Bath screen
New shower with enclosure
- Tiling to the enclosure
Guide prices for Canary Wharf including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Canary Wharf
In Canary Wharf we cover E3, E14 and SE16; we also cover Bow, 1.5 miles away, and Canning Town.
In Canary Wharf, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. If you are replacing a failed electric shower in Canary Wharf, we check whether the existing cable and circuit suit the new unit. We test pressure and flow at Canary Wharf surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy.
Most of Greater London has very hard water. If your supply in Canary Wharf 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
- Tiling or re-tiling around the shower, with tanking behind new tiles in the wet area
- For an electric shower, a check of the consumer unit and whether a new dedicated circuit is needed
- 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
Power shower
A mixer with a built-in pump, for tank-fed systems only. It lifts a weak gravity shower but must never be connected to the mains.
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.
