Replace the shower, not the whole bathroom
Shower installation and replacement in Middleton
A worn shower does not always mean starting the bathroom again. M24/7 Bathrooms can assess a replacement valve, head, tray or enclosure against the fittings you want to keep, then quote for the work that actually needs doing.
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What do you want to change?
Start with the problem rather than a product name. Perhaps the temperature is difficult to control, the enclosure door catches, or the tray has become damaged. Tell Martin what happens when you use the shower and which parts still work. A new mixer will not cure a moving tray, and a different head will not solve a restricted supply.
A shower replacement can leave the basin, toilet and most of the room untouched. The survey checks whether the existing connections suit the new fittings and whether surrounding finishes can stay. Where a concealed valve needs opening up, the quotation should include the wall repair rather than treating it as an unexpected extra halfway through fitting.
Checks before selecting a replacement
Hot and cold supplies and the shower manufacturer's requirements
Valve position, pipe spacing and access for maintenance
Tray support, trap access and drainage
Enclosure measurements and opening clearance
Condition of the tiles and waterproofing around the shower
Rainfall heads and everyday shower performance
A broad rainfall shower head needs enough flow to produce the spray you expect. Check the water system before paying for a larger head, and consider a separate handheld attachment for rinsing and cleaning. Position also matters: the spray should fall within the tray or enclosure rather than towards the opening. Controls need to be reachable without standing directly beneath cold water while it warms up.
Replacing a tray or enclosure without guessing
Measure between finished surfaces, not just the old tray's label. Wall tiles, out-of-square corners and enclosure adjustment ranges all affect the fit. Beneath the tray, support and trap position must suit the replacement. Removing it can expose damaged backing or old seals, so the agreed work may include local repairs and waterproofing before the new enclosure is fitted. Our shower tray replacement guide explains those hidden parts.
If water is escaping, first establish where it comes from. A leaking connection, failed junction and cracked tray require different repairs. Read leaking shower causes and fixes before assuming that new silicone is the whole answer.
Shower installation cost and the written scope
The fitting price depends on access, compatibility and how much finish must be disturbed. Reusing suitable pipe positions can keep the job narrower; moving a valve, replacing a tray or rebuilding a tiled wall adds separate tasks. Compare quotations for the same scope, including removal, making good and testing, not simply the cost of the shower unit. A free home survey lets Martin see those details before preparing a written quote.
For an open entry and fixed screen, choose walk-in shower installation. If the bath is coming out as well, bath to shower conversion covers that larger change. This page is for fitting or replacing the shower itself.
Good to know
Mixer, thermostatic or electric shower?
A mixer blends hot and cold water from the household system. Thermostatic controls regulate the mixed temperature, but the model must still suit the available pressure and supply arrangement. An exposed valve may allow a simpler replacement than a concealed one, whose body sits behind the wall finish. Compare the installation requirements as well as the appearance.
An electric shower heats water at the unit and has different supply requirements. Electrical suitability, alterations and certification need a suitably qualified electrician; this is not a claim that M24/7 carries out that electrical work. Identify those requirements before ordering, especially when the replacement model has a different power rating or connection position.
Read before you commit
Common questions
Shower Installation: your questions answered
Can the shower be replaced while the rest of the suite stays?
That may be possible if the connections and surrounding surfaces are suitable. The survey separates the replacement work from any repairs needed around it.
Does a thermostatic valve suit every water system?
No. Check the manufacturer's pressure and supply requirements against your system before choosing the valve; thermostatic control does not create extra flow.
Will a rainfall head improve a weak shower?
Not necessarily. A larger head can spread limited flow more thinly, so investigate the supply and the existing restrictions first.
What should I send with a shower fitting enquiry?
Include the problem, photographs of the shower and any replacement model you are considering. Martin can then discuss what needs checking at the room visit.
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