Cost shower repairs.

Shower repair in the UK typically costs £80–£400 for routine faults — leaks, low pressure, broken thermostat, dripping shower head. Full shower replacement (mixer or electric) costs £300–£900 including labour. The most common UK shower types — electric, mixer, and digital — each have different fault patterns and repair costs.

For UK homes, electric showers (Mira, Triton, Aqualisa) account for ~40% of installations; thermostatic mixer showers ~50%; digital and power showers the remaining 10%.

Typical UK shower repair costs

Common shower problems

• Low water pressure — limescale in head, blocked filter, low mains pressure. £40-£180 to fix.
• Temperature swings — failed thermostatic cartridge or scale build-up. £120-£280.
• Won't get hot enough — failed heating element (electric) or boiler/cylinder issue (mixer).
• Cold water only — solenoid failure (electric) or cartridge failure (mixer).
• Leaks at shower head joint — worn O-ring or PTFE tape failure. £40-£90 fix.
• Leaks behind tiles — failed valve seal or pipe joint behind wall. £200-£500 + tile work.
• Pump noisy / weak (power shower) — pump bearing wear or impeller scale.
• Tray sealant failing — re-silicone with sanitary silicone. £40-£120.

Repair vs replace

Shower repair is usually worthwhile for any branded shower under 12-15 years old. Older showers, multiple faults, or significant scale damage often hit "replacement is cheaper":

• Electric shower over 10 years — replacement often more economical than major repair.
• Mixer shower with cartridge + spout damage — borderline; new mid-range model £300-£500.
• Power shower over 8 years — pump replacement often costs as much as a new unit.
• Digital showers — almost always worth repairing through manufacturer service.

Things people often miss

• Limescale is the #1 cause of UK shower faults — south-east England (London, Kent, Essex) particularly affected. Annual descale extends shower life dramatically.
• Thermostatic vs non-thermostatic — thermostatic showers maintain set temperature when other taps run. Non-thermostatic (older) can scald when toilet is flushed. Worth upgrading.
• Electrical compliance — electric shower work in the bathroom is "special location" under Part P. Notifiable, must be Part P registered electrician + plumber for water side.
• Tray seal vs pan seal — silicone bead at the tray joint. Re-silicone every 5-7 years to prevent water ingress.
• Filter cleaning — most modern showers have inlet filters. Annual cleaning prevents pressure issues.
• Limescale prevention — water softener (£500-£1,500 install) or scale inhibitor cartridge near the shower's mains feed (£60-£150) prevents most scale issues.

Frequently asked questions

Want a local pro to handle this? A plumber experienced with the specific shower brand resolves most issues in a single visit. For electric shower work, a plumber + Part P electrician combination is required. Brands like Aqualisa, Triton, and Mira have strong service networks for in-warranty issues.