The full job, not just the box
Many shower installations sold as "supply and fit" are actually just "swap the unit." Real shower installation involves the waterproofing behind, the tiling around, the electrical supply (if electric), the water supply pipework, and the drainage — not just the chrome box on the wall.
We do the full job. That means when something fails three years later, you know the install was right; the fault is in the unit itself and is covered by manufacturer warranty.
Types of shower we install
Thermostatic mixer showers
Our default recommendation for most Bridgnorth homes with a combi boiler. The thermostatic valve maintains a set temperature even when someone runs a tap or flushes a toilet elsewhere in the house. Reliable, comfortable to use, and the brassware lasts for years if it's a quality brand.
Electric showers
Heat water on demand from the cold supply, so they don't rely on stored hot water. Good in:
- Homes with limited hot water capacity
- Second bathrooms used by guests (independent of boiler/cylinder)
- Properties with intermittent hot water — older systems, or households with high simultaneous demand
The trade-off is flow rate. Electric showers (typically 8.5kW–10.5kW) produce less flow than a properly fed mixer. Most users find them perfectly adequate; some prefer the higher flow of a mixer.
Power showers
Mixer showers with a built-in pump — they take low-pressure stored hot and cold water and boost the flow. Useful in homes with a gravity-fed cylinder (older properties, often in Bridgnorth) where standard mixer showers produce a disappointing dribble.
Digital and smart showers
Digital control units with precise temperature, multiple outlets and sometimes app or voice control. Common in higher-spec master bathrooms and en-suites. We install Aqualisa, Mira and Hansgrohe digital systems regularly.
Shower towers and panel systems
Multiple outlets in one unit — overhead, handset, body jets. Visually impressive, generally need higher flow rates to perform as designed. We assess water pressure and flow at the survey to make sure your supply can drive the system you're considering.
What's included in a shower installation
- Site visit and water pressure/flow check
- Removal of existing shower (if replacing)
- New shower valve, plumbing connections, isolators
- New electrical supply (electric showers) — dedicated circuit, properly rated
- Waterproofing repair to the shower area where existing has been disturbed
- New shower tray and waste (if replacing the enclosure too) — or wet zone tanking and drainage if going level-access
- Replacement tiling in the shower area where needed
- Sealant and silicone to all joints
- Commissioning, pressure-testing and final demonstration
- Certification — electrical (NICEIC) and water
- 12-month workmanship guarantee
Common $Bridgnorth shower scenarios
- Replacing a tired electric shower — quick job, usually completed in a day.
- Removing a bath and adding a shower enclosure — popular conversion, 2–3 days typically, includes new tray, enclosure, tiling and plumbing changes.
- Upgrading to a wet room shower — see our wet room service.
- Period property shower retrofit — older properties often need pipework upgrades to feed a proper mixer shower. We do this work routinely in High Town homes.
- Second bathroom electric shower install — common in conversions and where the main hot water system is at capacity.
Brands we recommend
Reliable brands we install regularly: Mira, Aqualisa, Triton, Hansgrohe, Grohe, Bristan. We don't take incentives from any manufacturer. If you've chosen a unit already, send us the model — we'll give you an honest opinion before you buy.
Related services
- Wet room installation
- Bathroom tiling
- Accessible bathrooms
- Walk-in shower vs shower tray
- How to re-seal a shower
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a new shower cost to install in Bridgnorth?
A like-for-like shower replacement is typically £400–£900 including labour, basic shower unit and any necessary parts. A new shower installation in a new location (with new plumbing/electrical runs and waterproofing) typically £900–£2,500+. Premium shower towers and digital systems cost more.
What type of shower is best for my home?
It depends on your hot water system. Combi boiler: thermostatic mixer shower works well. Stored hot water cylinder with low pressure: power shower or pumped system. Limited hot water capacity: electric shower (heats water on demand). We assess at the site visit and recommend what suits your system.
Do you do thermostatic showers?
Yes — and we recommend them in most cases. Thermostatic valves prevent scalding by maintaining a set temperature even when other taps in the house are used. Strongly preferred for family homes and a requirement in some accessibility installations.
Can you replace an electric shower with a mixer shower (or vice versa)?
In most cases, yes. The work involved is different though. Electric to mixer means installing new pipework from the hot supply (the existing cold-only supply isn't enough). Mixer to electric means new electrical supply and isolator. Each can be done — we'll cost both options at the quote.
Do I need an electrician for an electric shower?
Yes. Electric showers need a dedicated, properly-rated circuit and must be installed to Part P regulations. We carry out all electrical work in-house, NICEIC certified, and issue the certificates on completion.