- Postcode districts
- PA14, PA15, PA16, PA19
- Nearby
- Helensburgh, Dunoon and Vale of Leven
- Guide price
- £450–£3,400
- Typical time on site
- half a day to 3 days
- Water
- Soft across most of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a new shower cost in Greenock?
In Greenock, 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
- Existing supply and position
New shower over bath
- Tiling the bath surround
New shower with enclosure
- Tray, enclosure and valve
Guide prices for Greenock including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Greenock
We work right across Greenock — PA14, PA15, PA16 and 1 more postcode districts — and in neighbouring Helensburgh and Dunoon.
In Greenock, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. For Greenock 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. If you are replacing a failed electric shower in Greenock, we check whether the existing cable and circuit suit the new unit.
Water across much of Renfrewshire and Inverclyde is soft. If that holds for your street in Greenock, 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
- 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
- Electrical connection by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
- 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.
Digital shower
A wall panel sets the exact temperature and flow, while the mixing valve sits out of sight. It needs a power supply and suits a clean, concealed look.
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.
