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Shower Installation and Replacement in Swindon

A good shower should give steady pressure, reliable temperature control and years of trouble-free use. Our shower installation and replacement service helps homeowners, landlords and businesses in Swindon fit new mixer showers and replace old or faulty ones, matched to the water system already in the property.

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The right shower depends on more than its looks. How your home gets its hot water, the water pressure and the existing pipework all decide which showers will perform well.

When a New Shower Makes Sense

People often replace a shower when it keeps developing faults, when parts are no longer available, or when it never gave good pressure or temperature control in the first place. A bathroom refurbishment is also a natural time to upgrade.

A new shower can make everyday life easier. A thermostatic mixer helps keep the temperature steady when other taps are used, while a larger fixed head, a separate handset or a bath shower mixer can suit how your household uses the bathroom.

If your current shower is in good condition and the problem is a dripping head or a worn cartridge, a repair may be the better option.

Choosing a Shower That Suits Your Water System

The type of hot water system in the property is one of the most important factors. Homes may have a combination boiler, a hot water cylinder fed from a cold water tank in the loft, or an unvented cylinder supplied at mains pressure. Each affects the flow and pressure available to a shower.

Mixer showers blend hot and cold water from your existing supply. They suit many systems, but some valves are designed for high pressure and may perform poorly on a low-pressure, gravity-fed supply. The shower’s specification usually states the pressures it works with.

Electric showers heat cold water as it passes through the unit and need their own electrical supply. Any electrical work for a shower must be carried out by a competent person. On GOV.UK, electrical installation work in dwellings is listed among the types of work that registered competent person scheme members can self-certify. This page focuses on mixer showers and shower plumbing. Our article on the difference between a mixer shower and an electric shower may help if you are weighing up the options.

Types of Shower Installations

Exposed Mixer Showers

The valve sits on the surface of the wall with the pipework either exposed or behind it. Exposed valves are often simpler to fit and easier to reach for maintenance.

Concealed Mixer Showers

The valve is set into the wall with only the controls visible. This gives a cleaner look but usually means more work, as the wall has to be opened up and the valve needs to stay accessible for servicing.

Bath Shower Mixers

A bath shower mixer combines bath taps with a shower handset. It can be a practical choice where there is no separate shower enclosure.

What Shower Installation Involves

A plumber will usually check the hot water system, water pressure and existing pipework before recommending a shower. On the day, the water supply is isolated, any old shower is removed and the new valve is fitted and connected to the hot and cold supplies.

For a concealed valve or a shower in a new position, pipework may need to be extended or rerouted inside the wall. The shower head, riser rail or fixed head is then fitted, and the installation is tested for leaks, flow and temperature control. Sealing around the tray and enclosure is important, as poor seals are a common cause of leaks into ceilings below.

Shower fitting is one of the local plumbing assistance services we offer for properties across Swindon. Our guide on replacing a shower without changing the pipework explains when the existing pipes can be reused.

What Affects Shower Installation Costs?

The cost depends on the type of shower, whether the valve is exposed or concealed, whether existing pipework can be reused and how much wall work is involved. A like-for-like exposed mixer swap is usually simpler than fitting a concealed valve, moving a shower or adding a new shower where there was none.

Tiling, making good walls, replacing trays or enclosures and any work needed to improve water pressure can all add to the overall cost. Our article on what it costs to install a new shower in Swindon explains these factors in more detail.

Shower Installation FAQs

Common questions about fitting and replacing mixer showers.

What type of shower is suitable for my plumbing system?

It depends on your hot water system and water pressure. A plumber can check whether a mixer shower will perform well with your current supply.

Can a mixer shower replace an existing shower?

Often, yes, if hot and cold supplies are available and the pressure suits the new valve. Some installations need extra pipework.

What affects shower installation costs?

The shower type, exposed or concealed valve, pipework changes, wall and tiling work and access all affect the price.

Will existing pipework need changing?

Sometimes. Pipework may need extending or rerouting for a concealed valve, a new position or a different type of shower.

Will a new shower improve my water pressure?

Not on its own. A shower suited to your system can perform better, but low pressure from the supply itself needs a different solution.

Do you install electric showers?

This page covers mixer showers and shower plumbing. Any electrical work for an electric shower must be carried out by a competent electrician.

Arrange a Shower Installation

If you would like a new shower fitted or an old one replaced at a property in Swindon, call us on 01793 569521 or send us a message through our contact page. Tell us about your current shower and hot water system if you can.

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