Shower Installation in East Lothian
Get a Shower That Suits Your Water System, Available Space and Daily Routine.
Haggart Plumbers supply and install showers across East Lothian, from swapping a tired or underperforming shower to fitting a complete new enclosure.
Our experienced plumbers take care of the whole installation and match the shower to your home, giving you a reliable shower that performs properly and is professionally fitted for everyday use.
More Than a Century. One Way of Working.
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Four generations
The same family trade, handed down and still run from Edinburgh.
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Gas Safe registered
Registration No. 936063. Every engineer carries a Gas Safe ID card to the door.
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Vaillant Advanced Installer
Accredited to install and register Vaillant boilers, with the extended warranty that brings.
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Open 7am to 7pm, seven days
Someone is available every day of the week, weekends included.
Complete Shower Installation Services
We install showers in homes across East Lothian, from straightforward replacements to new systems requiring pipework alterations, a shower tray and an enclosure. Our work covers electric showers, mixer showers, digital showers, power showers and pumped systems. We first check the hot and cold water supply, available pressure, drainage route and wall construction. These details determine which shower will work correctly. We commonly find that poor performance comes from matching the wrong shower to the existing water system rather than from the shower unit itself.
A new shower may be needed when an existing unit leaks, delivers weak or inconsistent flow, has damaged controls or no longer suits the people using it. We can also replace a bath with a shower where the room layout and drainage allow it. One contractor manages the work, so you do not need to arrange separate visits for plumbing, fitting and finishing. We explain the available options before work starts and quote for the specific installation rather than relying on a standard fitting price.
We handle the supply and valve side through shower and bath plumbing, and solve weak pressure with an unvented hot water cylinder.
Gas Safe Registered. Vaillant Advanced Installer.
Haggart Plumbers is Gas Safe Registered, No. 936063, and a Vaillant Advanced Installer. Our engineers carry their Gas Safe ID cards to every job and work to current UK gas safety standards.
What Shower Installation Covers
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Electric Shower Installation
An electric shower heats cold mains water inside the unit, so it does not rely on stored hot water. We check the plumbing position and coordinate any required electrical work before fitting and testing the shower.
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Mixer Shower Installation
Manual and thermostatic mixer showers combine hot and cold supplies. We assess the water system and pressure balance first, as the correct specification depends on whether the property has a combi boiler, stored water or another arrangement.
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Digital Shower Installation
A digital shower uses a separate processor to control temperature and flow. We plan where to locate the processor so it remains accessible for future maintenance while keeping the controls convenient for everyday use.
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Power and Pumped Shower Systems
A power shower or pumped shower can improve flow where a compatible gravity-fed system lacks pressure. We check the cylinder, cold water storage and pipe routes before recommending a pump, as unsuitable connections can cause noise or unreliable performance.
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Concealed and Exposed Showers
A concealed shower hides the main working parts behind the finished wall, while an exposed bar shower keeps the controls accessible. We discuss maintenance access and wall depth before chasing pipework or closing the surface.
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Shower Enclosures and Trays
We fit shower trays with quadrant, rectangular and walk-in enclosures. We measure the opening, floor level and door clearance carefully. Correct tray support and sealing matter because movement often leads to failed silicone joints and leaks.
- Established 1903
- Gas Safe Registered No. 936063
- Vaillant Advanced Installer
- No call-out fee
- Free quotes
- Guaranteed workmanship
Common Shower Problems We Solve
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How Much Will a New Shower Cost to Fit?
The fitting cost depends on the shower type, existing supplies, drainage, wall finish and whether the enclosure or tray needs replacing. We inspect the proposed position and provide a job-specific quotation. This avoids treating a direct replacement and a new pipework installation as the same job.
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Why Is My Electric Shower Weak or Not Working?
Weak flow can come from low mains pressure, a restricted shower head, a blocked filter or a fault within the unit. We check the water supply and shower condition before advising on repair or replacement. If the work needs an electrical trade, we coordinate that requirement as part of the job.
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Why Is My Shower Leaking?
Water can escape from supply connections, waste fittings, damaged seals, failed silicone or movement in the tray. We trace the source rather than covering the visible gap. In coastal parts of East Lothian, we also look for corrosion around exposed fittings and recommend suitable replacements where needed.
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Can You Convert My Bath to a Shower?
We can remove a bath and fit a shower tray and enclosure where the available space, pipework and drainage make the conversion practical. We check floor condition, waste fall and access before confirming the plan. In rural East Lothian properties with off-mains drainage, we also consider how the existing system handles wastewater.
Recent Projects Across East Lothian
Trusted in East Lothian. Their Words.
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Marty Brown, East LothianThe heating was coming on when the boiler was on, so we had to choose between no hot water or the house being like a sauna! Luckily Haggart Plumbers identified the problem, i.e. the motorised valve on the boiler needed replacing…
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Steve Gascoigne, East LothianThe plumber was very professional and did a great job, would use again.
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David Pencheon, East LothianExcellent service. Prompt, efficient, friendly, local and good value.
How We Handle Your Shower Installation
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1. Consultation and Site Check
We discuss who will use the shower, the preferred controls, storage needs and the available space. At the property, we check water pressure, hot water provision, drainage, pipe routes, wall condition and ventilation. These checks help us recommend a suitable system rather than choosing by appearance alone.
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2. Installation Plan and Quotation
We set out what the job includes, such as removing the old unit, altering pipework, fitting a tray, installing an enclosure and making good disturbed surfaces. You receive a quotation based on the work required. We also explain any product choices or access limitations before you commit.
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3. Coordinated Fitting
Your single point of contact manages the installation and any supporting trades required. We protect the working area, remove existing fittings where agreed and complete the plumbing in the planned sequence. We support the tray correctly and keep concealed components accessible wherever the design allows.
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4. Testing and Handover
We test the water flow, temperature control, drainage and all visible connections. We also inspect seals around the tray, screens and wall junctions. Before leaving, we show you how to operate the shower and explain routine cleaning that can help protect the controls, enclosure and silicone joints.
Shower Installation Questions
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We quote each installation separately because access, water pressure, pipe alterations, shower type, tray size and wall finish all affect the work involved. A direct replacement usually has a different scope from moving a shower or adding a new enclosure. We provide a written quotation after assessing the job.
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The timescale depends on whether we can use the existing connections or need to alter pipework, drainage and wall surfaces. We confirm the expected schedule after inspection. We work from 7am to 7pm, seven days a week, and arrange the installation for an agreed time.
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An electric shower requires a suitable cold water connection and electrical supply. We handle the plumbing work and coordinate the necessary electrical input where the installation requires it. We establish the full scope before work begins, so each part of the job goes to the appropriate trade.
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We first identify the water system because low pressure has several possible solutions. Some gravity-fed systems may suit a compatible power shower or pump, while other properties need a different approach. We check flow and pressure rather than recommending a pump without testing the supply.
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We can often retain an enclosure if it remains sound, correctly positioned and compatible with the proposed shower. We inspect the tray, seals, screen fixings and available pipe routes first. If retaining part of the installation could create a leak risk, we explain why replacement may be the better option.
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Salt-laden air and moisture can accelerate corrosion on exposed metalwork, particularly where ventilation is limited. We commonly check finishes, fixings and accessible connections in coastal properties. We can recommend fittings and cleaning routines that help reduce deterioration.
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Yes, subject to the water supply, pressure and drainage arrangement. Rural properties may use private water supplies or off-mains drainage, so we check capacity and flow before specifying the shower. That assessment helps avoid weak performance or unsuitable wastewater discharge.
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Yes. We provide one point of contact to manage the shower installation and coordinate the required trades. This keeps decisions, scheduling and changes clear. Haggart Plumbers has traded since 1903 and handles supply-and-install projects across East Lothian.
Working in East Lothian
North Berwick
EH39 5PX
- Monday to Friday
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- Saturday
- 07:00 to 19:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 to 19:00