Shower install cost UK 2026
The going rate for shower install in 2026 is mixer (thermostatic): £225–£600 · power shower (pumped): £300–£600 · electric: £150–£450 (labour only). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Shower install calculator
Market bands
| Option | Band | Source |
|---|---|---|
| mixer (thermostatic) | £225–£600 | Fantastic Services, Trade2Base |
| power shower (pumped) | £300–£600 | Fantastic Services |
| electric | £150–£450 | Fantastic Services, Trade2Base |
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| work | Fit shower valve, riser and pipework | 5 h |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade choice | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower valve, riser and pipework set | £90 Bar mixer and riser — Thermostatic safety | £180 Concealed thermostatic valve — Clean look, stable temperature | £320 Dual-outlet with drencher — Premium shower |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-25. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Shower type? mixer (thermostatic) · power shower (pumped) · electric big effect
- Hot water? combi · vented (tank in loft) · unvented big effect
Good practice
- Gravity-fed hot water: a mixer shower needs a pump
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| No isolation valves | no isolators on WC or tap supplies | Fit isolation valves |
| Leak damage | stains or swelling under the sink, bath or WC | Subfloor repair where leak damage is found £150–£400 |
| Hard-water scale | heavy limescale on taps, shower or kettle | Hard water: a scale reducer protects the boiler and taps |
Questions
How much does shower install cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is mixer (thermostatic): £225–£600 · power shower (pumped): £300–£600 · electric: £150–£450 (labour only), from Fantastic Services, Trade2Base. A worked example of 1 shower comes to about £437–£742 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does shower install take?
The worked example of 1 shower takes about 5 hours.
What changes the price of shower install?
Mainly shower type, hot water, plus any prep found on site: no isolation valves, leak damage, hard-water scale.