Shower installation in Frome

Postcode districts: BA11
Nearby: Westbury, Warminster and Trowbridge
Guide price: £450–£3,600
Typical time on site: half a day to 3 days
Water: Hard across most of Somerset
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new shower cost in Frome?

Guide price in Frome: £450–£3,600 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. 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–£1,850

Bath screen

New shower with enclosure

£1,550–£3,600

Tiling to the enclosure

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

Working in Frome

In Frome we cover BA11; we also cover Westbury, 6.2 miles away, and Warminster.

In Frome, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. We test pressure and flow at Frome surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy. If the shower in your Frome home swings between hot and cold, a thermostatic valve is usually the fix.

Water across much of Somerset is hard. If your supply in Frome 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

For an electric shower, a check of the consumer unit and whether a new dedicated circuit is needed
New pipework and isolation valves, plus a pump only where the system is gravity-fed from a cold tank
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

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.

Power shower

A mixer with a built-in pump, for tank-fed systems only. It lifts a weak gravity shower but must never be connected to the mains.

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 Frome: questions

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

A new shower in Frome usually costs £450–£3,600 including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

How long does a new shower take?

Allow half a day to 3 days on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Frome.

Is the home survey in Frome really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do you cover BA11 in Frome?

Yes. We cover all of Frome, including BA11, and nearby Westbury, Warminster and Trowbridge. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

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.