Shower installation in Solihull

Postcode districts: B90, B91, B92
Nearby: Shirley, Acocks Green and Washwood Heath
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 Solihull?

Our guide price for a new shower in Solihull 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

Like-for-like mixer or electric shower

Typical

New shower over bath

£800–£1,750

Bath screen

New shower with enclosure

£1,450–£3,400

Tiling to the enclosure

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

Working in Solihull

We work right across Solihull — B90, B91 and B92 — and in neighbouring Shirley and Acocks Green.

Solihull has a wide mix of house ages, so the survey is where we spot old lead pipework, weak joists or a tight soil stack. If you want a shower in your Solihull home that works when the boiler is off, an electric shower is worth considering, as long as the consumer unit can take the circuit. If the shower in your Solihull home swings between hot and cold, a thermostatic valve is usually the fix.

Supplies across the West Midlands range from soft to hard depending on the source. A quick wipe of the glass and an easy-clean coating are worth having on a new shower in Solihull. 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
Tiling or re-tiling around the shower, with tanking behind new tiles in the wet area
For an electric shower, a check of the consumer unit and whether a new dedicated circuit is needed

Decisions to make first

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.

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.

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Shower installation in Solihull: questions

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

A new shower in Solihull usually costs £450–£3,400 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

Do you cover B90 in Solihull?

Yes. We cover all of Solihull, including B90, B91 and B92, and nearby Shirley, Acocks Green and Washwood Heath. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Solihull?

Who handles building control for a new shower in Solihull?

Building control for Solihull is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

What is a digital shower?

A digital shower has a control panel on the wall and a mixing valve hidden in a loft, cupboard or behind a panel. You set the exact temperature and flow, and some models can be started remotely. It needs an electrical supply, and versions are made for both mains-pressure and gravity systems.