How Much Does It Cost To Replace A Shower (UK – 2025)?
SUMMARY
Which Trade would normally do this: Plumber
Average time to complete over the bath or in cubicle shower replacement: 2 – 4 Hours
Average cost over the bath or in cubicle shower replacement: £400 (Range £250 – £800)
Average time to complete a new shower cubicle installation: 1 – 2 days
Average cost for complete cubicle shower installation: £2,000 (Range £1,500 – £3,500)
- Material Costs 45%
- Labour Costs 40%
- Disposal Costs 15%
Introduction To The Cost Of Replacing A Shower
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the cost of replacing a shower. When it comes to upgrading or renovating your bathroom, replacing the shower is a significant decision. It can make a big difference to both the look and use of a bathroom. Estimating the cost of a shower replacement is complex, as it involves various factors.
In this article, we will delve into the different elements that influence the cost of shower replacement, providing you with valuable insights and practical tips to help you make informed decisions while staying within your budget. So, let’s dive in and explore everything you need to know about the cost of replacing a shower.
What Makes Up The Cost Of Replacing A Shower?
There are primarily three things that make up the cost of replacing a toilet. These are:
- Cost of the replacement items (in this case the shower, but also in some cases the shower cubicle and changes such as tiling).
- Labour costs
- Disposal costs (the cost of the tradesperson removing and disposing of the unwanted waste at the end of the job)
Cost Of The Replacement Shower
This part of the cost of replacing a shower can vary because the costs of different types of showers varies hugely. Let’s look at a few factors:
Over the bath shower – If you’re only looking to replace the shower over your bath, it is unlikely to take too much time and need many alterations. In this case it’s mainly the cost of the shower unit itself. A mixer shower will be around £100 to £300. An electric shower is more at £200 – £500. A power shower would be £300 – £800.
Cubicle shower where only the shower itself needs replacing – this is where you already have a shower cubicle and only need to change the shower unit itself. Again, this is therefore mainly going to come down to the cost of the shower unit itself (prices above, £100 – £800). There may be a little pipework and tiling needing to be done if the new unit doesn’t fix exactly into the space if the old one (which often it doesn’t).
Cubicle shower where the cubicle and shower need replacing – a much bigger job as it will require replacement shower system (prices above), new cubicle (£200 – £800 depending on size and quality), new shower tray (£100 – £600 depending on size), pipework, tiling and decoration. Cost of materials £400 – £2200.
Installing a full wet room would cost more than a shower replacement and involve a good deal more work.
Labour Costs of Replacing a Shower
Labour costs will vary considerably depending on the type of shower you are looking to install, but also whether you are changing the type of shower. For example, if you are installing a cubicle shower for the first time this will cost a lot more than just replacing a shower unit in an existing cubicle.
Hourly rates for plumbers are around £40 – £60. This is for pre-booked work and not emergency call-outs.
On average a shower replacement only over a bath or within a cubicle will take 2 – 4 hours. So you’re lookin at labour costs of £80 – £240. An average labour cost might be £160.
A full cubicle and shower replacement will take a lot longer at 1 to 2 days. Labour will likely to £400 – £1,000.
Disposal Costs
Your plumber will need to pay to dispose of waste aftre the job is complete. Expect to pay £50 – £500 depending if you’re replacing the entire cubicle.
Additional Costs
There may also be the need for additional work such as pipework moving, tiling, decorating etc. That would be on top of the above costs.
Getting a Quote to Replace Your Shower
It is always best to get quotes from local plumbers if you can. This helps support your local business community, but also means the plumber will not travel as far to get to you.
It is also important to ensure you check reviews and references for plumbers you look to engage to make sure they are rated well for what they do.
Make sure you get 2 or 3 quotes to ensure you are getting the best value for money. You can receive free quotes from local plumbers here.
