HOW TO HIRE · ELECTRICAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
An electric shower installation in Ireland costs €150–€500 per install, typically around €280. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Restricted to Registered Electrical Contractor (REC): a new circuit; a rewire; a new or replacement distribution board; work at the meter; a new supply to a bathroom or an outdoor area. Not restricted: replacing a light fitting like for like; replacing a socket front like for like.
Search the Safe Electric register for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. safeelectric.ie →
Issued by the Registered Electrical Contractor on completion of restricted works, once tested. It matters because it records that the work met the national wiring rules and was tested, and it is asked for on sale, remortgage and insurance.
Agree before the work starts that you will be handed completion certificate, and keep it with the house papers.
Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — plumbing Adjustments — in some cases, plumbing adjustments may be needed to accommodate the electric shower.
A good answer: On the day the work is finished and tested, not posted on later — electrical Wiring — the installation involves running new electrical wiring from your consumer unit to the shower unit.
A good answer: The more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: It affects the finish as much as it affects the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The quote moves with this more than with anything else listed. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Site Assessment — A qualified electrician will first conduct a thorough assessment of your bathroom to determine the best location for the electric shower — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a electric shower installer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability; ask who the insurer is and for the policy number — thermostatic Electric Shower Installation — installing an electric shower with built-in temperature control features for enhanced comfort and safety.
The figures are for the job, per install, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Replacement electric shower and New electric shower installation each carry their own band. Electric Shower Installation price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
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ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
AFTER
MONEY BACK
Two public schemes touch electrical work in a home. Neither pays for the job itself; both are claimed for the equipment and its installation, and the amounts and the dates are SEAI's own.
Who: A homeowner, or anyone with off-street parking at the property. You do not have to own an electric vehicle to apply.
Who: The owner of a home built and occupied before 2025.
Schemes change. The amounts above were checked on the dates shown; the official page is the one that counts.
The cost can vary based on the complexity of the installation, such as the need for additional wiring or plumbing adjustments. The type of electric shower you choose can also impact the overall price.
Most electric shower installations can be completed within 2 to 4 hours, depending on the existing infrastructure and any necessary modifications. More complex jobs may take longer.
Same-day installation may be available depending on the electrician's schedule and the complexity of the job. It's advisable to inquire about emergency services when booking.
Yes, many electricians offer the option to book multiple services, such as installing an electric shower alongside other electrical or plumbing work. This can often lead to cost savings.
Out of scope work may include extensive bathroom renovations or structural changes to accommodate the shower. Any major plumbing or electrical upgrades beyond the basic installation may also require separate quotes.
Search the name or the registration number. If the number does not resolve to the name on the quote, stop there.
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