Compare the cost of replacing a shower with a larger shower-area renovation involving plumbing, electrics and tiling.
Applies to: UK homeowners. Electrical and Building Regulations requirements depend on the work and UK nation.
Last checked: 3 October 2026
Key points
• Published 2026 guidance puts many standard shower supply-and-install jobs broadly between a few hundred pounds and around £1,500.
• A full shower-area remodel can cost much more once the tray, enclosure, tiling and preparation are included.
• Walk-in showers and wet rooms are different projects with different drainage and waterproofing requirements.
• Electrical shower work needs appropriate electrical competence and may involve Building Regulations notification.
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Replacement shower versus full shower remodel
Current 2026 UK market guidance gives a broad £300–£1,500 range for supplying and installing a new shower, depending on shower type and complexity. That does not mean a complete shower-area renovation with tray, enclosure, wall preparation and tiling will fit inside the same range.
What changes the cost?
• Electric, mixer, power, thermostatic or digital shower type.
• Whether hot/cold supplies or drainage need changing.
• New tray, enclosure, screens or wall panels.
• Removing a bath or changing the room layout.
• Electrical circuit or protection changes.
• Tiling, waterproofing and making good.
Check the regulated work separately
If electrical work is required, use a competent electrician and confirm whether the work is notifiable under the rules that apply where the property is located. Do not assume a plumbing quote automatically covers electrical compliance.
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Pricing methodology
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