Shower installation in Telford

Postcode districts: TF4
Nearby: Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton and Wednesfield
Guide price: £450–£3,400
Typical time on site: half a day to 3 days
Water: Moderately hard across most of Shropshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new shower cost in Telford?

Our guide price for a new shower in Telford is £450–£3,400 including VAT. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Shower swap

£450–£1,000

Like-for-like mixer or electric shower

Typical

New shower over bath

£800–£1,750

Bath screen

New shower with enclosure

£1,450–£3,400

Tiling to the enclosure

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

Working in Telford

We work right across Telford — TF4 — and in neighbouring Shrewsbury and Wolverhampton.

Telford has a wide mix of house ages, so the survey is where we spot old lead pipework, weak joists or a tight soil stack. We test pressure and flow at Telford surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy. If you are replacing a failed electric shower in Telford, we check whether the existing cable and circuit suit the new unit.

Water across much of Shropshire is moderately hard. A quick wipe of the glass and an easy-clean coating are worth having on a new shower in Telford. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

A bath screen, tray or enclosure where the shower is new
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 check of your hot-water system, water pressure and flow rate

Decisions to make first

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.

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 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.

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Shower installation in Telford: questions

What is the price of a new shower in Telford?

A new shower in Telford 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 TF4 in Telford?

Yes. We cover all of Telford, including TF4, and nearby Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton and Wednesfield. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Telford?

Who handles building control for a new shower in Telford?

Building control for Telford is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

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.