--- title: "Electric shower installation in Swadlincote | 5.0 Star" description: "Electric shower installation and replacement by Re-energize Electrical across Swadlincote, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Birmingham." canonical: "https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/services/electric-shower-installation" --- # Electric shower installation in Swadlincote > Electric shower installation and replacement by Re-energize Electrical across Swadlincote, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Birmingham. Re-energize Electrical provides electric shower installation for homeowners and landlords across the Midlands. We ensure tidy workmanship with every installation fully tested to current UK regulations. ## Electric shower installation price Starting prices cover the electrical connection and mounting of your electric shower. The final cost depends on cable distances, consumer unit capacity and whether an existing circuit is reused. - Electric shower installation: Price on request - Covers the physical mounting of the shower unit and electrical connection to an existing suitable circuit. - Running new high-current cabling back to the consumer unit or upgrading circuit protective devices is quoted separately. - Plumbing pipework alterations and water supply connections are not included unless specified beforehand. ### Included when agreed - Mounting the electric shower securely to the bathroom wall - Connecting the unit to an appropriate electrical supply circuit - Fitting or checking the ceiling pull-cord isolation switch - Testing circuit earth continuity and insulation resistance - Checking RCD tripping times for bathroom safety ### Not included automatically - Mains water plumbing alterations and pipe routing - Tiling repairs, wall patching or bathroom redecorating - Upgrading the main electrical supply or consumer unit ## Match the shower to the property An electric shower heats cold water on demand using a high-powered heating element, requiring a dedicated electrical circuit with correct cable sizing. - **Shower replacements:** Swapping an existing electric shower for a model with the same kilowatt rating uses the existing isolator switch and wiring if both remain undamaged and correctly sized. - **New shower installations:** Adding an electric shower where none existed before requires a dedicated circuit run from the consumer unit, protected by an RCD and controlled by a ceiling pull-cord switch. - **Kilowatt rating upgrades:** Moving to a higher kilowatt unit for greater water flow often requires a thicker cable size, such as ten millimetres, and an upgraded circuit breaker to prevent overheating. ## What happens on the day Fitting an electric shower involves isolating power to the circuit, securely mounting the unit, and testing all electrical connections. - **Access and power isolation:** Clear personal belongings from the shower enclosure and ensure access to the consumer unit and bathroom ceiling switch before work begins. - **Mounting and connection:** We isolate the circuit, secure the shower housing, terminate the power cables into the internal block, and wire the local pull-cord switch. - **Live electrical checks:** We restore power to conduct test instrument checks on earth continuity, circuit insulation, and the residual current device protecting the circuit. ## How booking works 1. **Tell us about the job:** Tap Book Now and describe the work in the chat. Photos help. 2. **Get your price:** You see your price in the chat. A set price is paid at checkout; any other job is quoted first. 3. **Choose your visit:** Give your address and when you are free, and the visit is arranged. ## Electric shower questions ### Can I replace my old shower with a more powerful model? A higher kilowatt shower draws more electrical current. We inspect the existing cable thickness and consumer unit fuse rating first. If the current cable is too small, a thicker cable must be installed from the consumer unit to prevent overheating. Rob, Re-energize Electrical. ### Why does an electric shower need a ceiling pull-cord switch? Water increases the risk of electric shock, so standard wall switches are not permitted inside bathroom zones. A ceiling-mounted pull-cord switch or an isolator outside the room allows the shower to be safely isolated from the power supply for maintenance. Rob, Re-energize Electrical. ### Does installing a new electric shower require building regulations notification? Adding a new circuit in a bathroom is notifiable electrical work under Part P of the Building Regulations in England. Replacing an existing unit like-for-like on an existing suitable circuit does not require building control notification, but testing is still necessary. ### What size cable is needed for an electric shower? Most modern electric showers rated between 8.5kW and 10.5kW require either 6mm or 10mm twin and earth cable, depending on the distance from the consumer unit, installation methods, and thermal insulation surrounding the cable run. ## Business facts - Service area: Swadlincote, Burton upon Trent, Derby, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, Birmingham - Hours: Calls answered 24/7 - Phone: +447450316338 - Email: rob@re-energizeelectrical.co.uk - Insurance: Public liability £2M, Employers' liability £10M, Professional indemnity £500K - Qualifications: Level 3 Award in the Requirements for Electrical Installations BS 7671:2018, City and Guilds, 2022 ## Book or ask a question - [Book Now](https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/#chat) ## Related services - [Consumer unit replacement](https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/services/fuse-board-replacement) - [Electrical fault finding](https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/services/electrical-fault-finding) - [EICR](https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/services/eicr) - [House rewiring](https://www.re-energizeelectrical.co.uk/services/house-rewiring)