How much to replace an electric shower

Essex_Maid

My electric shower of 10 years has gone in puff of smoke. It was professionally put in.

Can anyone give me an idea of how much an electrician would charge, to put a new one in? As I have no idea of current prices, and do not want to be ripped off. It is on an RCD board. Thanks.

ormus

about 100 quid, if you supply the shower.

HugoSP

You don't necesarily need an electrician to do this as it would be a direct replacement, assuming you are replacing it with one that is the same rating. Part P would not come into play here.

Any competent handyman or a plumber would be able to do this for you

I can put them in but my clients accept that I am competent enough to do both the electrical and cold water connections. It's all a matter of who you are confident with.

saverstacey

our plumber charged £85 to do ours (Devon)

thescouselander

This all sounds a bit expensive. When I replaced our shower a few months ago I did it in less than an hour. If its a one for one replacement and you dont want to do it yourself its probably best to get a handy man in - its very easy job.

Essex_Maid

I was under the impression that it had to be installed by an electrician. I am confused with all the new regulations. Are you sure it does not beed a Part P cert?

HugoSP

Essex_Maid wrote: »

I was under the impression that it had to be installed by an electrician. I am confused with all the new regulations. Are you sure it does not beed a Part P cert?

Not if its a direct replacement for one of the same rating (KW) as the old.

If you're having a new one put in where there was none before and the cable etc needs to be installed then that's a different matter.

The OP would be wise to choose one that has the water and electrical outlets in roughly the same positions as the old one. She can get an idea of this by taking the cover off and having a look underneath.