Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.

beanielou

Thanks everyone.
As usual you are just a helpful bunch 
Also as usual the bulk of the cost will be labour I suppose.

My worry is I have a wet room & if the shower goes I have no other way to keep clean!
It is definatly getting a bit tempremental

beanielou

Grumpelstiltskin said:

Lou What type of shower is it, one like this?

Mira Go Electric Shower 8.5kW (toolstation.com)

That gives you an idea of the cost of the unit.

You do need an electrician to fit it, so his labour costs on top of that.

Its a mira something~~ that I know ~~ not good with these things!

beanielou

pollyanna_26 said:

beanielou said:

Anyone any idea roughly how much it would cost roughly to have a new shower supplies & fitted.

I've got the same issue myself beanie. My trusty shower suddenly gave up . It's over the bath so I do have the bath. However I had the shower installed because both youngest and I struggled with the bath . Shower is years old so doesn't owe me anything but a number of things have stoppped working since the pandemic began and needed replacing so can't run to a new shower at the moment. Hairwashing is a nightmare, used to do it under the shower and youngest has used a shower stool for years.

No idea what the situation is in Scotland but would there be any grant you could apply for to replace yours? Could be worth finding out. glad you've had some family time.

Keep plodding love and best wishes to all here.

pollyx

Sunshine_girl2 said:

Have great family time . 

Thank you both  xx

milann

Makes sense to sort the shower before it breaks. 👍

teafor2

Yes, I'd definitely look at getting it sorted before it gives up the ghost. There are always ways to keep clean but it's much easier just getting in the shower. x

doingitanyway

I don't think you will be on the slippery slope spending as you are so aware of the perils. We have to know when to spend and when not to. Family time should be enjoyed and spending a bit more is ok and you can (and do) pullback when you need to.

Hope you get the shower situation resolved

Suffolk_lass

The things you need to know about your shower before you speak to the plumber is whether it has a separate electricity supply that heats the water as you use it or it runs off your central heating boiler. Also, does it have a pump to pull the water through or is it a gravity mains fed shower. The one @Grumpelstiltskin linked to runs off the mains pressure and the boiler, hence is quite reasonable. These are not complicated to fix. If you need the wall to be replaced to fit another one, I suggest shower board as there is no grout to go mouldy or start leaking and it is much more straightforward to keep clean (and less labour to fit)

beanielou

I have no clue about the shower @Suffolk_lass.
Not doing well am I.
No clue about scooter batteries or showers.
The wet room is wet wall already.

beanielou

doingitanyway said:

I don't think you will be on the slippery slope spending as you are so aware of the perils. We have to know when to spend and when not to. Family time should be enjoyed and spending a bit more is ok and you can (and do) pullback when you need to.

Hope you get the shower situation resolved

Thank you 

beanielou

teafor2 said:

Yes, I'd definitely look at getting it sorted before it gives up the ghost. There are always ways to keep clean but it's much easier just getting in the shower. x

milann said:

Makes sense to sort the shower before it breaks. 👍

Thank you bothy.
I agree.