- Postcode districts
- E4, E10, E11, E17
- Nearby
- Leytonstone, Tottenham and Stamford Hill
- 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 Walthamstow?
In Walthamstow, 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
- Test and handover
New shower over bath
- Thermostatic bar shower and riser
New shower with enclosure
- Pipework and waste
Guide prices for Walthamstow including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Walthamstow
In Walthamstow we cover E4, E10, E11 and 1 more postcode districts; we also cover Leytonstone, 2 miles away, and Tottenham.
In Walthamstow, 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 Walthamstow, we check whether the existing cable and circuit suit the new unit. If your Walthamstow bath has no shower over it, a thermostatic bar shower, screen and tiling can usually be added in a day or two.
Water across much of Greater London is very hard. If your supply in Walthamstow 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
- Supply and fitting of the shower valve or unit, riser rail, handset or fixed head
- 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
- For an electric shower, a check of the consumer unit and whether a new dedicated circuit is needed
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.
