Shower installation in Folkestone

Postcode districts: CT19, CT20
Nearby: Dover, Ashford and Deal
Guide price: £500–£3,900
Typical time on site: half a day to 3 days
Water: Very hard across most of Kent
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new shower cost in Folkestone?

In Folkestone, a new shower typically costs £500–£3,900 including VAT, based on South East England prices. Prices in South East England run at about 12% above the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Shower swap

£500–£1,100

Test and handover

Typical

New shower over bath

£900–£2,000

Thermostatic bar shower and riser

New shower with enclosure

£1,700–£3,900

Pipework and waste

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

Working in Folkestone

We work right across Folkestone — CT19 and CT20 — and in neighbouring Dover and Ashford.

Homes in and around Folkestone vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. For Folkestone homes with a cold tank in the loft, we check the system before fitting anything, because a pump is only allowed on a gravity supply. If your Folkestone bath has no shower over it, a thermostatic bar shower, screen and tiling can usually be added in a day or two.

Most of Kent has very hard water. If your supply in Folkestone 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 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
Electrical connection by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
A bath screen, tray or enclosure where the shower is new

Decisions to make first

Head and handset

A handset on a riser rail is versatile and easy for rinsing; a fixed overhead head feels generous but needs strong flow behind it.

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.

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 Folkestone: questions

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

A new shower in Folkestone usually costs £500–£3,900 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.

Who handles building control for a new shower in Folkestone?

Building control for Folkestone is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

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 Folkestone.

Is the home survey in Folkestone 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.

Can you replace an electric shower with a mixer?

Yes, if your hot-water system can supply it. That means running hot and cold pipes to the shower position and making the old shower circuit safe or reusing it. It is worth doing if you have a combi or unvented cylinder with good flow.