Shower installation in Livingston

Postcode districts: EH53, EH54
Nearby: Broxburn, Bathgate and Balerno
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 Livingston?

As a guide, budget £450 to £3,400 including VAT for a new shower in Livingston; your written quote will pin it down. 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

Existing supply and position

Typical

New shower over bath

£750–£1,750

Tiling the bath surround

New shower with enclosure

£1,450–£3,400

Tray, enclosure and valve

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

Working in Livingston

In Livingston we cover EH53 and EH54; we also cover Broxburn, 2.9 miles away, and Bathgate.

Homes in and around Livingston vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If the shower in your Livingston home swings between hot and cold, a thermostatic valve is usually the fix. We test pressure and flow at Livingston surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy.

Supplies across most of the Lothians are soft. If that holds for your street in Livingston, 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

New pipework and isolation valves, plus a pump only where the system is gravity-fed from a cold tank
Removal of the old shower, a full-flow test and a handover on isolating and descaling it
Tiling or re-tiling around the shower, with tanking behind new tiles in the wet area
A bath screen, tray or enclosure where the shower is new

Decisions to make first

Thermostatic mixer

Blends hot and cold from your system and holds the temperature steady when someone runs a tap. The usual choice with a combi or an unvented cylinder.

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 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 Livingston: questions

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

A new shower in Livingston 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.

Do you cover EH53 and EH54 in Livingston?

Yes. We cover all of Livingston, including EH53 and EH54, and nearby Broxburn, Bathgate and Balerno. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Livingston?

Will a new shower in Livingston need a building warrant?

Usually not for a straight refit. Building warrants are issued by the local council's building standards service, and forming a new bathroom, changing drainage or structural work can need one. We tell you at the survey and handle the application if one is needed.

Which type of shower do I need?

The type depends on your hot-water system. With a combi boiler or unvented cylinder, a thermostatic mixer on mains pressure is usually right. With a cold tank and hot cylinder, a mixer runs by gravity, or a power shower or pump can boost it. If hot water is limited, an electric shower heats cold mains water as you use it. Our guide to choosing a shower goes further.