Shower installation in Rugby

Postcode districts: CV21, CV22
Nearby: Daventry, Coventry and Bedworth
Guide price: £450–£3,400
Typical time on site: half a day to 3 days
Water: Hard across most of Warwickshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a new shower cost in Rugby?

Our guide price for a new shower in Rugby 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

Existing supply and position

Typical

New shower over bath

£800–£1,750

Tiling the bath surround

New shower with enclosure

£1,450–£3,400

Tray, enclosure and valve

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

Working in Rugby

We work right across Rugby — CV21 and CV22 — and in neighbouring Daventry and Coventry.

Across a large town like Rugby, homes range from older terraces to newer estates; the survey tells us which pipework and floor we are dealing with. For Rugby 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. We test pressure and flow at Rugby surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy.

Water across much of Warwickshire is hard. If your supply in Rugby 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

Removal of the old shower, a full-flow test and a handover on isolating and descaling it
Electrical connection by a qualified electrician, tested and certified
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

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

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 Rugby: questions

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

A new shower in Rugby usually costs £450–£3,400 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 Rugby.

Is the home survey in Rugby 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 CV21 and CV22 in Rugby?

Yes. We cover all of Rugby, including CV21 and CV22, and nearby Daventry, Coventry and Bedworth. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Does an electric shower need its own circuit?

Almost always. An electric shower draws a large current, so it needs a dedicated circuit from the consumer unit, often 40 to 45 amps for an 8.5 to 10.5 kW unit, with RCD protection. In England and Wales a new circuit is notifiable work. Swapping like for like onto an adequate existing circuit is simpler.