- Postcode districts
- DA3, DA4, DA13
- Nearby
- Hartley, Swanscombe and Gravesend
- 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 Longfield?
As a guide, budget £500 to £3,900 including VAT for a new shower in Longfield; your written quote will pin it down. We adjust the national guide for South East England, where prices are typically about 12% above the UK average. 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 Longfield including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Longfield
We cover every part of Longfield, including DA3, DA4 and DA13, and nearby Hartley (0.7 miles) and Swanscombe (3.5 miles).
Longfield gets the same process as anywhere else: a free survey at your home and a written, itemised quote. For Longfield 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. We test pressure and flow at Longfield surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy.
Supplies across most of Kent are very hard. If your supply in Longfield 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
- New pipework and isolation valves, plus a pump only where the system is gravity-fed from a cold tank
- A check of your hot-water system, water pressure and flow rate
- A bath screen, tray or enclosure where the shower is new
Decisions to make first
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.
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.
