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Swapping an existing shower for a unit of identical kilowatt rating in properties across Parkstone and Broadstone is straightforward when existing cables and switches are undamaged.
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Electric Shower Installation in Poole
If you need to install a new electric shower or replace an existing unit safely, MX2 Electrical provides electric shower installation and replacement across Poole and Bournemouth. Our NAPIT registered electricians complete dedicated circuit testing and isolation checks to ensure your installation meets bathroom electrical safety standards.
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Electric shower installation price
Starting prices for electric shower installations. Final costs depend on your existing wiring, consumer unit capacity, and plumbing layout.
- Covers the electrical disconnection, replacement, and testing of a direct like for like unit.
- Applies where existing cable sizing, circuit protection, and isolation switches meet current electrical standards.
- New circuit runs, cable upgrades, and consumer unit modifications are quoted separately.
- Shower units and plumbing fittings are supplied by the customer or quoted as separate materials.
- Current labour rate: £70 per hour.
- Materials, specialist equipment and larger project work are confirmed separately before they go ahead.
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Feedback from domestic and commercial customers across Poole and Dorset covering our full range of electrical services.
4.9
MX2 Electrical is frequently praised for prompt, professional and friendly service, with electricians who explain the work clearly, offer options and complete jobs efficiently. Reviews commonly mention EICRs, EV charger installations, sockets, lighting, wiring, ventilation, consumer units and cooker work, with neat finishes, tidy work areas and fair pricing standing out. A small number of reviews raise concerns about follow-up costs and remedial work after EICRs.
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I’m Really happy with the work from both of them. They installed a new socket in our conservatory and did a great job. They were both professional, friendly, tidy and made sure everything was done properly. I’m very pleased with the result and would definitely recommend them. Thank you both for your hard work!
Jonas “Almost Jonas” E.
MX2 came along promptly to quote, their quote was reasonable and they gave us options. The work itself was done quickly, efficiently and very neatly, they went the extra mile adding extra without quibbling, and they left the flat in a very tidy space.
C.W 2.
Great job
Asa, S.MyBuilder
Match the shower to the property
Installing an electric shower requires correct cable sizing, adequate consumer unit capacity, and appropriate water supply pressure.
Power upgrades
Upgrading from an older low kilowatt unit to a higher output model often requires larger cable and upgraded circuit breakers to prevent overheating and nuisance tripping.
New bathroom circuits
Adding a new electric shower in older properties across Wimborne Minster or Wareham requires a dedicated radial circuit from the consumer unit with RCD protection.
What the installation covers
Every electric shower replacement or installation follows strict safety and verification procedures.
Included when agreed
- Safe electrical isolation of the existing shower circuit
- Assessment of cable cross-sectional area and circuit breaker ratings
- Mounting the shower unit securely to the bathroom wall
- Connection to existing suitable electrical supply and cold water pipework
- Inspection of the ceiling pull-cord or local isolation switch
- Full electrical testing including earth continuity and insulation resistance
- Operational checks for correct heating and water flow
Not included automatically
- Extensive plumbing alterations or main supply pipe rerouting
- Tiling, plastering, or cosmetic bathroom repairs
- Upgrading undersized supply cables across the property
- Consumer unit replacements or major distribution board repairs
How the installation works
Here is what happens during a standard electric shower installation visit.
- 01
Access and isolation
Please clear personal items from the shower cubicle. We locate the main consumer unit, isolate the bathroom circuit, and verify the power is off.
- 02
Mounting and connection
We remove the old unit, check the existing supply cable and pipe alignments, secure the new shower to the wall, and make all electrical connections.
- 03
Testing and commissioning
We test the electrical circuit under load, inspect RCD trip times, run water through the unit, and check all seals before handing over the controls.
What you receive
Following the installation, you receive full documentation confirming safe operation.
- Installed shower
- A securely fitted and fully functioning electric shower connected to your cold water and electrical supplies.
- Tested electrical work
- Verification that earth loop impedance, RCD protection, and cable loads meet British Standard requirements for bathroom zones.
- Relevant documents
- An electrical installation certificate or minor works certificate covering the work completed on your bathroom circuit.
- Clear next steps
- Guidance on basic maintenance, cleaning the filter and handset, and operating the isolation switch correctly.
Why choose us
Use one local team for electrical inspection, diagnosis, installation and certification across homes, workplaces and light-industrial settings.
Public liability £2,000,000 · Nvq level 3, Gold Card Electrician · NAPIT
Get Free QuoteYou see the price before you call
- Starting prices for the common jobs are published on this site, not held back until someone visits.
- Each one says what moves it: the circuit count on an EICR, the cable run on a charge point, the board type on a consumer unit.
- The full price is confirmed against your actual job before any work starts.
Registered work, certificated properly
- MX2 Electrical is NAPIT registered, and notifiable work is notified through that registration.
- Consumer unit replacements, new circuits and inspections leave you holding the certificate.
- The business carries two million pounds of public liability cover.
The fault gets found before the repair gets priced
- Testing establishes what is actually wrong rather than replacing parts in sequence.
- You are told what was found and what putting it right involves before it is agreed.
- Where an inspection turns up remedial work, it is quoted separately so it stays your decision.
Electric shower questions
Common questions about electric shower installations and replacements in domestic properties.
Can I replace my electric shower with a more powerful model?+
I will inspect your existing cable thickness and consumer unit fuse first. Higher kilowatt showers draw higher currents, which often require thicker 10mm cable and an upgraded circuit breaker to operate safely.
Do you supply the shower unit itself?+
I am happy to install a unit you have purchased, provided it suits your existing electrical supply and pipe entry points. Alternatively, I can supply a suitable shower and confirm the materials cost before starting.
Why does my shower need an isolator switch?+
Bathroom electrical regulations require a local isolation switch, typically a ceiling pull cord outside the shower cubicle or a wall switch outside the room, so the power can be safely isolated without turning off the entire house.
Does an electric shower require RCD protection?+
Yes. Current wiring regulations require all circuits supplying equipment in bathrooms to have 30mA RCD protection to reduce the risk of electric shock in wet environments.
Official electric-shower guidance
Official guidance covering electrical safety in domestic bathrooms and statutory compliance.
- Electrical safety in bathroomsSafety advice and regulations regarding electrical equipment, switches, and special installation zones in wet rooms.
- Building Regulations approval for electrical workOfficial rules detailing when new domestic electrical installations require building control notification.
Areas we cover
Poole, Bournemouth, Broadstone, Wimborne Minster, Wareham, Parkstone, Ferndown, Christchurch, Canford Heath, Westbourne, Andover, Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Sherborne, Weymouth, Blandford Forum, Swanage, Dorchester
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Share the electrical problem, property or site type and postcode. MX2 will confirm availability, scope and pricing before work goes ahead.