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How to hire a shower installer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A shower installation in Ireland costs €250–€800 per install, typically around €450. 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.

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THE 60-SECOND VERSION

Hiring a shower installer in five steps

  1. Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers shower installer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — finishing Touches — once the shower is installed, finishing touches such as tiling, sealing, and installing shower doors or curtains are included.
  2. How does type of shower you choose change the price?What you pick at the start sets most of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does complexity of the installation change the price?A clear answer here gets you a firmer quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does any necessary plumbing modifications change the price?Two jobs that look alike can differ here by hours. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Removal of Old Fixtures — if you're replacing an existing shower, the installation includes the safe removal and disposal of old fixtures — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a shower installer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

No register applies

NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PLUMBING ITSELF. Anyone may trade as a plumber. The line that does exist is gas: any work on a gas appliance or gas pipework is restricted to the Registered Gas Installer scheme, and a plumber who is not on it may not touch the gas side of a boiler however competent they are at everything else. Ask which side of that line your job falls on before you book.

Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.

What to check instead

Whether any part of the job touches gas — if it does, the gas register applies and a plumbing qualification is not a substitute; A trade qualification or apprenticeship, which is voluntary but checkable; Public liability insurance, and who the insurer is; Whether they carry the parts or price them separately; A written scope naming what is isolated, drained and reinstated; How a leak discovered mid-job changes the price, agreed in advance.

Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.

Insurance

Expect public liability, and ask specifically about water-damage cover. 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.

Trader or private seller

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

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 →

“Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?”

A good answer: No register covers shower installer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — finishing Touches — once the shower is installed, finishing touches such as tiling, sealing, and installing shower doors or curtains are included.

“How does type of shower you choose change the price?”

A good answer: What you pick at the start sets most of the price. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does complexity of the installation change the price?”

A good answer: A clear answer here gets you a firmer quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does any necessary plumbing modifications change the price?”

A good answer: Two jobs that look alike can differ here by hours. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Removal of Old Fixtures — if you're replacing an existing shower, the installation includes the safe removal and disposal of old fixtures — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a shower installer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect public liability, and ask specifically about water-damage cover — initial Consultation — the process begins with an initial consultation to assess your bathroom space and discuss your preferences.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the shower installer starts, and an itemised invoice after — shower Tiling — installing tiles around the shower area for both aesthetic appeal and waterproofing.

Getting the quote right

  • Type of shower you choose — what you pick at the start sets most of the price.
  • Complexity of the installation — a clear answer here gets you a firmer quote.
  • Any necessary plumbing modifications — two jobs that look alike can differ here by hours.
  • Materials chosen — materials for an unusual job carry a premium.
  • In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
  • What is NOT included, named
  • Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
  • The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register

Walk away if

  • They will not talk about it: type of shower you choose — what you pick at the start sets most of the price
  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the installation — a clear answer here gets you a firmer quote
  • They will not talk about it: any necessary plumbing modifications — two jobs that look alike can differ here by hours
  • A price for the shower installer before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
  • Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
  • No written quote, or one that moves once the shower installer has begun
LOW
€250
TYPICAL
€450
HIGH
€800

What a shower installer costs: €250–€800 per install

The figures are for the job, per install, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Standard shower installation and Walk-in shower installation each carry their own band. 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.

KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE

Shower installers near you, with the badges that matter shown

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.

  1. Look firstType of shower you choose — what you pick at the start sets most of the price — that is what the shower installer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneComplexity of the installation — a clear answer here gets you a firmer quote — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfAny necessary plumbing modifications — two jobs that look alike can differ here by hours — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherMaterials chosen — materials for an unusual job carry a premium — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the shower installer is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, installation should comply with local plumbing codes and safety standards.

Initial Consultation
The process begins with an initial consultation to assess your bathroom space and discuss your preferences.
Removal of Old Fixtures
If you're replacing an existing shower, the installation includes the safe removal and disposal of old fixtures.
Finishing Touches
Once the shower is installed, finishing touches such as tiling, sealing, and installing shower doors or curtains are included.
Standard Shower Installation
Installing a new shower unit that includes all necessary plumbing adjustments and fittings.
Walk-in Shower Installation
Creating a barrier-free walk-in shower, often requiring custom tiling and drainage solutions.
Shower Valve Replacement
Replacing the internal components of a shower valve to improve water flow and temperature control.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — finishing Touches — once the shower is installed, finishing touches such as tiling, sealing, and installing shower doors or curtains are included, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the shower installer has gone.
Test what was doneRemoval of Old Fixtures — if you're replacing an existing shower, the installation includes the safe removal and disposal of old fixtures — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. initial Consultation — the process begins with an initial consultation to assess your bathroom space and discuss your preferences — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a shower installer's card means something — shower Tiling — installing tiles around the shower area for both aesthetic appeal and waterproofing.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itThere is no register, so the route is the consumer body and, if needed, the courts.
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring a shower installer: questions people ask

The cost of shower installation can vary based on the type of shower you choose, the complexity of the installation, and any necessary plumbing modifications. Premium materials and additional features like rainfall showerheads or built-in shelving can also drive up costs.

A standard shower installation usually takes between 4 to 8 hours, depending on the complexity of the job. If plumbing adjustments or additional work is needed, the installation may take longer.

Emergency or same-day shower installation services may be available, but they often come at a premium cost. It’s advisable to check with local plumbing services for their availability and any additional fees.

Yes, many plumbing services offer the option to book multiple jobs together, such as shower installation along with tiling or bathroom renovations. This can often lead to cost savings and more efficient scheduling.

Out of scope work may include extensive plumbing repairs, electrical work not related to the shower, or structural modifications to your bathroom. Always clarify the scope with your installer to avoid unexpected costs.

NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PLUMBING ITSELF. Anyone may trade as a plumber. The line that does exist is gas: any work on a gas appliance or gas pipework is restricted to the Registered Gas Installer scheme, and a plumber who is not on it may not touch the gas side of a boiler however competent they are at everything else. Ask which side of that line your job falls on before you book.

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. CRU — RGI and Safe Electric schemes
  2. CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
  3. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  4. Courts Service — small claims
  5. Revenue — PLUMBING SERVICES (Private dwellings/Non-residential immovable goods) — Reduced rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only