- Postcode districts
- B64, DY1, DY2, DY3, DY5, DY6 + 2 more
- Nearby
- Tipton, West Bromwich and Wednesbury
- Guide price
- £450–£3,400
- Typical time on site
- half a day to 3 days
- Water
- Varies across the West Midlands
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a new shower cost in Dudley?
As a guide, budget £450 to £3,400 including VAT for a new shower in Dudley; your written quote will pin it down. 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 Dudley including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Dudley
We work right across Dudley — B64, DY1, DY2 and 5 more postcode districts — and in neighbouring Tipton and West Bromwich.
Across a large town like Dudley, homes range from older terraces to newer estates; the survey tells us which pipework and floor we are dealing with. If the shower in your Dudley home swings between hot and cold, a thermostatic valve is usually the fix. If you are replacing a failed electric shower in Dudley, we check whether the existing cable and circuit suit the new unit.
Water hardness varies across the West Midlands: some supplies are soft, others moderately hard or hard. A quick wipe of the glass and an easy-clean coating are worth having on a new shower in Dudley. 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
- A bath screen, tray or enclosure where the shower is new
- For an electric shower, a check of the consumer unit and whether a new dedicated circuit is needed
- Supply and fitting of the shower valve or unit, riser rail, handset or fixed head
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.
