How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Shower?
£300 – £1,200
per job
The cost to replace a shower ranges from £300 to £1,200 depending on the type of unit, whether the enclosure is being replaced, and whether any tiling or waterproofing work is needed. A straightforward electric shower swap is at the lower end, while fitting a thermostatic mixer shower with a new enclosure is considerably more involved.
Average cost
£300 – £1,200
per job
Prices vary by region, property type and tradesperson. Always get at least two quotes.
What affects the price?
Shower type - an electric shower costs £80-£300 to supply; a thermostatic mixer shower costs £200-£800 for the unit alone
Enclosure replacement - a new shower enclosure adds £200-£800 to the job and may require retiling
Tiling - if tiles need replacing or the enclosure footprint changes, tiling adds £25-£60 per m2
Electrical work - electric showers need a dedicated circuit; if an electrician is also needed this adds £150-£300
Labour vs materials
Labour for a like-for-like electric shower swap runs £100-£200. A full thermostatic shower and enclosure replacement takes a day or more, with labour of £200-£400 before materials.
Repair or replace?
If the shower unit is over ten years old or a replacement part costs more than half the price of a new unit, replacement is usually more economical. Older electric showers become inefficient and harder to source parts for.
Questions to ask your tradesperson
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