- Postcode districts
- IP1, IP2, IP3, IP4
- Nearby
- Harwich, Walton-on-the-Naze and Colchester
- Guide price
- £500–£3,700
- Typical time on site
- half a day to 3 days
- Water
- Very hard across most of Suffolk
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a new shower cost in Ipswich?
Guide price in Ipswich: £500–£3,700 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. Prices in East of England run at about 6% above 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 Ipswich including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Ipswich
We work right across Ipswich — IP1, IP2, IP3 and 1 more postcode districts — and in neighbouring Harwich and Walton-on-the-Naze.
Ipswich has a wide mix of house ages, so the survey is where we spot old lead pipework, weak joists or a tight soil stack. For Ipswich 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 your Ipswich bath has no shower over it, a thermostatic bar shower, screen and tiling can usually be added in a day or two.
Supplies across most of Suffolk are very hard. If your supply in Ipswich 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
- Supply and fitting of the shower valve or unit, riser rail, handset or fixed head
- Electrical connection by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
- A check of your hot-water system, water pressure and flow rate
- For an electric shower, a check of the consumer unit and whether a new dedicated circuit is needed
Decisions to make first
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.
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.
