Shower installation in Bonnyrigg

Postcode districts: EH18, EH19, EH24
Nearby: Musselburgh, Penicuik and Colinton
Guide price: £450–£3,400
Typical time on site: half a day to 3 days
Water: Soft across most of the Lothians
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new shower cost in Bonnyrigg?

In Bonnyrigg, a new shower typically costs £450–£3,400 including VAT, based on Scotland prices. Prices in Scotland run at about 4% below 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

£450–£950

Test and handover

Typical

New shower over bath

£750–£1,750

Thermostatic bar shower and riser

New shower with enclosure

£1,450–£3,400

Pipework and waste

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

Working in Bonnyrigg

We work right across Bonnyrigg — EH18, EH19 and EH24 — and in neighbouring Musselburgh and Penicuik.

Bonnyrigg gets the same process as anywhere else: a free survey at your home and a written, itemised quote. We test pressure and flow at Bonnyrigg surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy. If your Bonnyrigg bath has no shower over it, a thermostatic bar shower, screen and tiling can usually be added in a day or two.

Most of the Lothians is supplied with soft water. If that holds for your street in Bonnyrigg, limescale on shower glass and heads builds up slowly and a squeegee after use is usually enough. 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
For an electric shower, a check of the consumer unit and whether a new dedicated circuit is needed
Tiling or re-tiling around the shower, with tanking behind new tiles in the wet area
Supply and fitting of the shower valve or unit, riser rail, handset or fixed head

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 Scotland

In Scotland there is no Part P, but a new shower circuit must still be designed, installed and certified to BS 7671. Water fittings, including pumps and backflow protection, are covered by the Scottish Water Byelaws 2014.

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Shower installation in Bonnyrigg: questions

How much does a new shower cost in Bonnyrigg?

A new shower in Bonnyrigg usually costs £450–£3,400 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

Is the home survey in Bonnyrigg 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.

Do you cover EH18 in Bonnyrigg?

Yes. We cover all of Bonnyrigg, including EH18, EH19 and EH24, and nearby Musselburgh, Penicuik and Colinton. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Bonnyrigg?

Why does my shower keep going hot and cold?

Usually because it is a manual mixer without thermostatic control, so when someone runs a tap or flushes a toilet, the balance of hot and cold changes. A thermostatic valve corrects for this automatically. On an electric shower, scale build-up or a failing part can cause the same symptom.