How to price fitting a mixer shower
Thermostatic bar mixer, pipework and time: how to quote a mixer shower install in the UK.
For plumbers in the UK. Prices checked November 2026.
Worked example
“Fit a thermostatic bar mixer shower over the bath, new hot and cold feeds needed.”
| Material | Qty | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thermostatic bar mixer shower with riser rail | 1 | £130.00 | |
| 15mm copper pipe 3m length | 3 | £48.00 | |
| 15mm copper fittings assortment | 1 pack | £12.00 | |
| Sanitary silicone sealant white | 1 | £7.00 | |
| Labour, 5.5 hours at £55.00/hour | £302.50 | ||
| Transport | £25.00 | ||
| Total | £524.50 |
Typical UK retail prices including VAT, November 2026. Not VAT-registered example; add 20% to the total if you are. Rate is an example: use your own.
Where the time goes
- Fit shower valve and riser2.5 h
- Run new hot and cold feeds3 h
Before you quote
- Check water pressure and the boiler type first.
- Agree who does tiling and making good.
How the quantities are worked out
Each material is counted in the units merchants sell it in, with normal waste allowed, so you can order straight from the list. Labour is the on-site time for one competent tradesperson, including setting up, testing and clearing up. Change the measurements and the whole quote moves with them; that's what Quotable does for you on every job, with each material priced live at UK merchants.
Quote this job with today's prices
Type the job, check the lines, send a link your customer can accept and pay. Every material is priced live and linked to the product.