- Postcode districts
- PO19
- Nearby
- Bognor Regis, Emsworth and Hayling Island
- Guide price
- £500–£3,900
- Typical time on site
- half a day to 3 days
- Water
- Hard across most of West Sussex
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does a new shower cost in Chichester?
As a guide, budget £500 to £3,900 including VAT for a new shower in Chichester; your written quote will pin it down. Prices in South East England run at about 12% above the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. 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 Chichester including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Chichester
We cover every part of Chichester, including PO19, and nearby Bognor Regis (5.8 miles) and Emsworth (6.9 miles).
Homes in and around Chichester vary, so we look at the floor, the walls and the water system before we price anything. For Chichester 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 Chichester surveys before recommending a shower, so you know how it will perform before you buy.
Most of West Sussex has hard water. If your supply in Chichester 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
- Supply and fitting of the shower valve or unit, riser rail, handset or fixed head
- A bath screen, tray or enclosure where the shower is new
- New pipework and isolation valves, plus a pump only where the system is gravity-fed from a cold tank
- 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.
Electric shower
Heats cold mains water as it flows, so it works without stored hot water. Higher kW units give more flow; 8.5 to 10.5 kW models need a dedicated circuit, often 40 to 45 amps.
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.
