How much does an outdoor shower cost to install?

Question

We swim in the sea most mornings and would like a simple outdoor shower by the back door. What would a plumber charge to install one with hot and cold water?

Benjamin · Answer

Typical plumber cost (labour only)
✔ Basic outdoor shower (exposed pipework, mixer, simple head)
£350–£500
Includes:
Tee‑ing off existing hot & cold inside the house
Running pipework through the wall
Fixing an outdoor mixer valve + shower head
Isolation valves
Labour (half‑day to full day)
This is the most common option for sea‑swimmers.

✔ Mid‑range (boxed‑in pipework, nicer fittings)
£500–£700
Includes:
Neater pipe routing
Weather‑resistant boxing or trunking
Better mixer valve
Stainless steel outdoor shower head
Labour (full day)
Looks cleaner and lasts longer.

✔ Premium (proper outdoor shower column, frost‑proof valves)
£700–£900+

Includes:
Frost‑proof outdoor mixer
Stainless steel shower column
Decorative timber or composite backing panel
Possibly trenching if pipes need rerouting
Labour (full day+)
This is the “garden spa” style.

Additional costs you might need
These depend on your house layout:
Long pipe run from boiler: +£100–£200
New isolation valves: +£20–£40
Wall drilling through thick brick: +£20–£50
If hot supply is far away: +£150–£250
If you want a drainage gully: +£150–£300 (optional — most people don’t)

Realistic total for most homes
For a normal back‑door installation with hot & cold nearby:
£400–£600 all‑in
(Plumber + basic materials)

That’s the typical price people pay for a simple outdoor in MY AREA.

Ryan · Answer

you'd be looking at anywhere between £200 and £400 excluding the shower, it really depends on access to hot and colds and how far the pipework would have to run

Andrew · Answer

The cost will depend on how close the shower is to the existing hot and cold-water supplies, whether the pipework can be run externally or needs to be concealed, and whether any drainage or frost protection is required. As a guide, a straightforward installation is typically around £500–£900, including standard fittings and labour. If the pipework is difficult to access or a new hot-water supply is needed, the cost may be higher.

I would normally install suitable outdoor-rated pipework, isolation valves and a thermostatic shower mixer, and check that the installation is safe and properly protected. Please note that an outdoor shower may also need suitable drainage and winter shut off arrangements to prevent frost damage.

If you can send a photo of the back door area and explain where the nearest bathroom, boiler or hot water cylinder is located, I can provide a more accurate quote.

Steve · Answer

Hi, for a simple outdoor shower by the back door, using a standard thermostatic bar shower and fixed head, I’d estimate around £450 including materials and labour.

That would include running hot and cold supplies from the kitchen-side pipework, fitting the shower valve and fixed head, and making good the basic installation. The final price would depend on access and the exact pipe run, but if it’s directly behind or close to the kitchen sink area, £400 should cover a straightforward install.

David · Answer

? Do you already have hot and cold pipe work near the back door ? If not pipe work will have to be taken from somewhere else the shower will it be inside or outdoors ? Are you providing the materials or will
This have to be added on to the bill this is a job that would have to be vied to agree the price anything between 350 -£2000

Ryan · Answer

£200 supply and fitted with materials for hot and colds

Dan · Answer

Depending on how far away the nearest hot and cold water pipes are, I’d estimate around £350 labour and materials

Errol · Answer

Approximately 500 pounds upwards  depending on insulation type, distance from property etc

Doug · Answer

It’s a days work if it’s a straight forward install so £200 labour plus materials 
Shower head control pipe insulation.ect.
It also depends on your drainage and how you intend to get rid of the water.

Charlie · Answer

£250-£300 depending where other hot an cold connections are an if need much pipe runs or not but could get a definite price once seen job in person

How much does an outdoor shower cost to install?

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