- Postcode districts
- B72, B73, B75
- Nearby
- Washwood Heath, Aldridge and Aston
- 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 Sutton Coldfield?
In Sutton Coldfield, a new shower typically costs £450–£3,400 including VAT, based on West Midlands prices. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.
Shower swap
- Existing supply and position
New shower over bath
- Tiling the bath surround
New shower with enclosure
- Tray, enclosure and valve
Guide prices for Sutton Coldfield including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Sutton Coldfield
In Sutton Coldfield we cover B72, B73 and B75; we also cover Washwood Heath, 4.6 miles away, and Aldridge.
Across a large town like Sutton Coldfield, homes range from older terraces to newer estates; the survey tells us which pipework and floor we are dealing with. We test pressure and flow at Sutton Coldfield surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy. If the shower in your Sutton Coldfield 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 Sutton Coldfield. 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
- 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
- For an electric shower, a check of the consumer unit and whether a new dedicated circuit is needed
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.
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.
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.
