- Postcode districts
- TN1, TN3, TN4
- Nearby
- Tonbridge, Crowborough and Sevenoaks
- 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 Tunbridge Wells?
In Tunbridge Wells, 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 Tunbridge Wells including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Tunbridge Wells
We cover every part of Tunbridge Wells, including TN1, TN3 and TN4, and nearby Tonbridge (4.3 miles) and Crowborough (6.6 miles).
In Tunbridge Wells, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. For Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy.
Most of Kent has very hard water. If your supply in Tunbridge Wells 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
- 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
- Tiling or re-tiling around the shower, with tanking behind new tiles in the wet area
- A check of your hot-water system, water pressure and flow rate
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.
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.
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.
