- Postcode districts
- NN17, NN18
- Nearby
- Kettering, Market Harborough and Oakham
- Guide price
- £450–£3,400
- Typical time on site
- half a day to 3 days
- Water
- Hard across most of Northamptonshire
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a new shower cost in Corby?
In Corby, a new shower typically costs £450–£3,400 including VAT, based on East Midlands prices. Prices in East Midlands 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
- Like-for-like mixer or electric shower
New shower over bath
- Bath screen
New shower with enclosure
- Tiling to the enclosure
Guide prices for Corby including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Corby
We cover every part of Corby, including NN17 and NN18, and nearby Kettering (6.9 miles) and Market Harborough (9.8 miles).
Homes in and around Corby vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. We test pressure and flow at Corby surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy. If you are replacing a failed electric shower in Corby, we check whether the existing cable and circuit suit the new unit.
Most of Northamptonshire has hard water. If your supply in Corby 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
- New pipework and isolation valves, plus a pump only where the system is gravity-fed from a cold tank
- Electrical connection by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
- For an electric shower, a check of the consumer unit and whether a new dedicated circuit is needed
- 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.
