- Postcode districts
- PO7, PO8, PO9
- Nearby
- Havant, Emsworth and Portsmouth
- Guide price
- £500–£3,900
- Typical time on site
- half a day to 3 days
- Water
- Hard across most of Hampshire
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a new shower cost in Waterlooville?
In Waterlooville, a new shower typically costs £500–£3,900 including VAT, based on South East England prices. Labour costs in South East England put local prices at about 12% 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 Waterlooville including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Waterlooville
We work right across Waterlooville — PO7, PO8 and PO9 — and in neighbouring Havant and Emsworth.
Homes in and around Waterlooville vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If the shower in your Waterlooville home swings between hot and cold, a thermostatic valve is usually the fix. If you want a shower in your Waterlooville home that works when the boiler is off, an electric shower is worth considering, as long as the consumer unit can take the circuit.
Most of Hampshire has hard water. If your supply in Waterlooville 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
- A check of your hot-water system, water pressure and flow rate
- Removal of the old shower, a full-flow test and a handover on isolating and descaling it
- Electrical connection by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
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.
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.
