Electric showers in Combe Martin
Prices Illustrative
Range £250–£655 · Devon avg £420
Electric showers in Combe Martin typically costs £425, with most jobs between £250 and £655, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 4–6 hrs on site; the next local slot is in 2 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
PD Electrical
Electric showers across Combe Martin and EX34. Fixed price after a free survey.
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Electric showers in Combe Martin: key facts
- Typical price £425
- Range £250–£655
- 4–6 hrs on site
- Next slot: 2 days
- 3 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Combe Martin
Prices Illustrative- Electric showers
- Other jobs
- Emergencies
| Area | Postcode | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berrynarbor | EX34 4 | 1.6 mi |
| Kentisbury | EX31 1 | 2.9 mi |
| Trentishoe | EX31 6 | 4.0 mi |
| East Down | EX31 6 | 3.1 mi |
What Combe Martin customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for electric showers within 10 miles of Combe Martin, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Combe Martin compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combe Martin | £425 | £250–£655 | 2 days |
| Ilfracombe | £445 | £265–£690 | 2 days |
| Woolacombe | £410 | £245–£635 | 5 days |
| Devon average | £420 | £250–£650 | 4 days |
| UK average | £480 | £275–£780 | 6 days |
What happens on the day
- 08:00Arrive
Quick survey and confirm the fixed price.
- 08:15Isolate
Power off at the main switch; fridge and alarms noted.
- 08:30Work
Electric showers carried out.
- 12:00Test
Insulation, earth and RCD tests to BS 7671.
- 12:45Power on
Circuits re-energised and labelled.
- 13:00Paperwork
Certificate emailed the same day.
Combe Martin local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | North Devon Council handles building control for Combe Martin. | GOV.UK |
|---|---|---|
| Network operator | National Grid (South West) runs the local network. Power cuts: call 105. | National Grid |
| Housing | Older stone and render, many holiday lets. | ONS Census 2021 |
| Coastal | Coastal: salt air shortens the life of outdoor fittings, so IP65+ is advised. | Met Office |
| Regulations | Fuse box, rewire and new circuits are notifiable under Part P. | GOV.UK |
What Combe Martin customers say
19 reviews“Turned up when they said, electric showers done and tested in 4–6 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Mill Lane, Combe Martin · Sep 2026
How much does electric showers cost in Combe Martin?
Electric showers in Combe Martin typically costs £425, with most jobs between £250 and £655, based on illustrative local prices. Expect 4–6 hrs on site; the next local slot is in 2 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
How long does electric showers take in Combe Martin?
Usually 4–6 hrs on site. Your power is off for most of that time, so plan around fridges and alarms.
How soon can an electrician come out in Combe Martin?
The next available slot near EX34 is in 2 days. 3 electricians cover Combe Martin.
How much to replace an electric shower in Combe Martin?
Like-for-like is typically £250–£425 fitted in Combe Martin, including the shower. Going to a more powerful unit (9.5 kW or 10.5 kW) often needs a thicker cable from the fuse box, which brings it towards £655.
Is parking a problem for electricians in Combe Martin?
It can be. Steep, narrow streets in Combe Martin mean vans often park a walk away, and big jobs need kit carried up. Tell the electrician about steps and parking when you book. It rarely changes the £425 price, but it helps them plan the day.
Who signs off electric showers work in Combe Martin?
Your electrician, if they're on a scheme like NICEIC. They test the work, issue an Electrical Installation Certificate and notify North Devon Council building control. Hiring someone who isn't registered means paying the council to inspect it, which costs far more.
Does living by the sea in Combe Martin affect electrical work?
It can. Salt air corrodes outdoor sockets, lights and meter boxes faster, so ask for IP65 or better outside. Older properties and holiday lets here also tend to have damp in outbuildings, which an electrician will check during the job.
Why does my electric shower keep cutting out?
Often it's the thermal cut-out because the shower's furred up with limescale, or the cable is too thin for the unit. A burning smell or browned isolator switch means stop using it and get it checked.
How do Combe Martin prices for electric showers compare with Ilfracombe?
Combe Martin typically comes in at £425 and Ilfracombe at £445, with Devon as a whole around £420. The gap is mostly down to property type and travel, so a quote from a firm in either town is worth having.
Can someone fix a fault between guests at my Combe Martin let?
Usually, if you ring early. Changeover days are busy in Combe Martin, so give the electrician a key-safe code and a list of what's wrong. Expect around £425 for a typical visit. Photos of the fuse box sent ahead save time.
Do you cover the villages round Combe Martin, like Berrynarbor and Kentisbury?
We do. The electric showers prices on this page already include jobs in Berrynarbor, Kentisbury, Trentishoe, East Down. Village visits are usually booked on the same days as Combe Martin work, so the next slot (in 2 days) normally applies to you too.
Which areas near Combe Martin do you cover for electric showers?
We list electricians working across Combe Martin and nearby spots like Berrynarbor and Kentisbury, covering EX34. Homes here are mostly stone cottages along a long village street and holiday lets. A typical job costs £425 on our illustrative local prices.
Can I fit a bigger shower on the same cable?
Only if the cable and breaker are rated for it. Many older showers in Devon run on 6 mm cable, fine for 8.5 kW, not always for 10.5 kW. An electrician can measure it in a few minutes.
Who do I call in a power cut in Combe Martin?
National Grid (South West) runs the network here. If the whole street is dark, call 105, it's free and they'll give you a time. If it's only your house, check your trip switches first, then call an electrician.
- Ilfracombe4.2 mi · £445
- Woolacombe8.2 mi · £410
- Barnstaple8.5 mi · £455
- Lynton & Lynmouth8.6 mi · £460
- Braunton8.7 mi · £440
- Emergency electricianfrom £90
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £150
- Fuse box replacementfrom £455
- Full rewirefrom £3,830
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.