- Postcode districts
- NE2, NE3, NE7
- Nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and Wallsend
- Guide price
- £400–£3,200
- Typical time on site
- half a day to 3 days
- Water
- Soft across most of Tyne and Wear
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a new shower cost in Gosforth?
In Gosforth, a new shower typically costs £400–£3,200 including VAT, based on North East England prices. 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 Gosforth including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Gosforth
We cover every part of Gosforth, including NE2, NE3 and NE7, and nearby Newcastle upon Tyne (1.8 miles) and Gateshead (2.7 miles).
Being a smaller town does not change how we work in Gosforth: free survey, written quote, one team. For Gosforth 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 Gosforth bath has no shower over it, a thermostatic bar shower, screen and tiling can usually be added in a day or two.
Water across much of Tyne and Wear is soft. If that holds for your street in Gosforth, 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
- Tiling or re-tiling around the shower, with tanking behind new tiles in the wet area
- 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
- Electrical connection by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
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.
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 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.
