- Postcode districts
- NE62, NE63, NE64
- Nearby
- Bedlington, Blyth and Cramlington
- Guide price
- £400–£3,200
- Typical time on site
- half a day to 3 days
- Water
- Soft across most of Northumberland
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a new shower cost in Ashington?
As a guide, budget £400 to £3,200 including VAT for a new shower in Ashington; your written quote will pin it down. Labour costs in North East England put local prices at about 10% below the UK guide figure. 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 Ashington including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Ashington
We cover every part of Ashington, including NE62, NE63 and NE64, and nearby Bedlington (3.4 miles) and Blyth (4.1 miles).
Homes in and around Ashington vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. If you are replacing a failed electric shower in Ashington, we check whether the existing cable and circuit suit the new unit. If you want a shower in your Ashington home that works when the boiler is off, an electric shower is worth considering, as long as the consumer unit can take the circuit.
Water across much of Northumberland is soft. If that holds for your street in Ashington, 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
- Electrical connection by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
- A bath screen, tray or enclosure where the shower is new
- Supply and fitting of the shower valve or unit, riser rail, handset or fixed head
- Tiling or re-tiling around the shower, with tanking behind new tiles in the wet area
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.
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.
