Shower installation in Finchley

Postcode districts: N2, N3, N12
Nearby: Muswell Hill, Cricklewood and Kilburn
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 Finchley?

For Finchley, our guide range for a new shower is £550 to £4,400 including VAT. We adjust the national guide for London, where prices are typically about 25% above the UK average. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Shower swap

£550–£1,250

Existing supply and position

Typical

New shower over bath

£1,000–£2,200

Tiling the bath surround

New shower with enclosure

£1,900–£4,400

Tray, enclosure and valve

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

Working in Finchley

In Finchley we cover N2, N3 and N12; we also cover Muswell Hill, 2.4 miles away, and Cricklewood.

London homes in Finchley often mean stairs, permits and neighbours below; we plan the logistics as carefully as the bathroom. If your Finchley bath has no shower over it, a thermostatic bar shower, screen and tiling can usually be added in a day or two. We test pressure and flow at Finchley 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 Finchley 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

A bath screen, tray or enclosure where the shower is new
Removal of the old shower, a full-flow test and a handover on isolating and descaling it
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

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

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Shower installation in Finchley: questions

How much should I budget for a new shower in Finchley?

A new shower in Finchley usually costs £550–£4,400 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.

How long does a new shower take?

Allow half a day to 3 days on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Finchley.

Is the home survey in Finchley really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do you cover N2 in Finchley?

Yes. We cover all of Finchley, including N2, N3 and N12, and nearby Muswell Hill, Cricklewood and Kilburn. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Does an electric shower need its own circuit?

Almost always. An electric shower draws a large current, so it needs a dedicated circuit from the consumer unit, often 40 to 45 amps for an 8.5 to 10.5 kW unit, with RCD protection. In England and Wales a new circuit is notifiable work. Swapping like for like onto an adequate existing circuit is simpler.