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"How much does an electric shower cost in the UK?"
"Purchase-price bands for electric shower units at Wickes, checked 14 November 2026. Fitting is always a job for a qualified electrician."
An electric shower unit in the UK typically costs about £80 to £570 to buy, based on units listed in the electric showers range at Wickes on 14 November 2026. That is a purchase-price band for the unit only, not a quote for fitting, and it is not a price for any named model. Check the current price before you buy.
Prices are as listed by the retailers named, checked 14 November 2026. We haven't tested these products.
Fitting the electrical supply is a job for a qualified electrician. We do not give wiring instructions.
We do not quote typical installation prices. They vary by home and by week, as our hiring a plumber guide explains. Get a written quote for your bathroom.
If you are still choosing between an electric shower and a mixer, start with electric vs mixer showers.
Purchase-price bands, 14 November 2026
The figures below are listed prices for electric shower units on Wickes's electric showers category pages, opened on 14 November 2026. Spare parts and pumped "power showers" that appeared in the same listing are left out, because they are different products.
Some colours and variants sit in more than one band. Prices change, so treat every figure as a snapshot.
| Type of unit, as listed | Listed purchase band at Wickes on 14 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Simpler electric shower units | About £80–£180 |
| Mid-range units, including some thermostatic and dual-outlet models | About £200–£330 |
| Higher-spec dual-outlet or thermostatic units | About £350–£570 |
A like-for-like replacement can still sit anywhere in that spread. The right unit depends on the existing electrical supply, which an electrician should check before you buy, especially if you are moving to a more powerful model.
What changes the unit price
The spread is mostly about the features on the listing, not a guarantee of better flow in your bathroom.
- Controls and temperature stability. Thermostatic models usually sit in the upper bands.
- One outlet or two. Dual-outlet units were among the higher listed prices we saw.
- Finish. The same range can be listed at different prices in white, chrome or darker finishes.
- What's in the box. A unit that includes a head and hose is not the same purchase as a unit alone. Check the listing.
Limescale affects electric showers in hard water areas. Cleaning should stop at the head and hose. Do not open the unit.
See limescale and shower heads and hoses.
Fitting is a separate cost
An electric shower needs its own dedicated circuit, and it is in a bathroom, where the rules on electrical work are stricter.
Some electrical work in homes must be notified under the Building Regulations. In England this is covered by Part P. The GOV.UK page for Approved Document P explains when notification is required.
Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own building regulations, so check the rules where you live.
Electrical Safety First recommends using an electrician registered with a government-approved scheme. GOV.UK lists competent person schemes.
In practice:
- a new electric shower where there was none almost always needs a new circuit, which is a job for a qualified electrician;
- replacing an existing unit with a more powerful one may need the supply checking first, and you should not assume the old supply is enough;
- like-for-like replacement still involves a high-current supply in a bathroom. Unless you are qualified, have an electrician do the electrical side.
A plumber can do the water connection. Get both trades' quotes in writing, and ask what is included. We do not publish a typical fitting figure, because it would not be a quote for your home.
Does the unit price include installation?
No. The bands above are the listed price of the shower unit at Wickes on 14 November 2026. Electrical work and the water connection are extra, and should be quoted for your bathroom.
Can I fit an electric shower myself?
We do not give wiring instructions. The water side is ordinary plumbing, but the electrical side is high-current work in a bathroom and may need to be notified under the Building Regulations. Have a qualified electrician check the existing supply and do the electrical work.
Is a dearer electric shower always better?
Not necessarily. A higher listed price often reflects dual outlets, thermostatic control or the finish, not a promise of stronger flow in your home.
Flow is still limited by how much water the unit can heat, and by your cold mains supply. The electric vs mixer guide sets out those limits.