Electric showers in Ivybridge
Prices Illustrative
Range £250–£655 · Devon avg £420
Electric showers in Ivybridge 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 4 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
PD Electrical
Electric showers across Ivybridge and PL21. Fixed price after a free survey.
Recent electric showers jobs near Ivybridge
Electric showers for a terraced house, tested and certified same visit.
Oct 2026
Electric showers in a 1970s bungalow, including minor remedial work.
Aug 2026
Electric showers for a rented flat, landlord met on site.
Jun 2026
Electric showers in Ivybridge: key facts
- Typical price £425
- Range £250–£655
- 4–6 hrs on site
- Next slot: 4 days
- 7 local electricians
- Prices Illustrative
Where work has recently been completed around Ivybridge
Prices IllustrativeWhat Ivybridge customers typically pay
Download CSVMethod: illustrative 2026 prices for electric showers within 10 miles of Ivybridge, grouped in £50 bands. Prices include VAT, testing and certificate.
How Ivybridge compares
| Area | Typical | Range | Next slot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivybridge | £425 | £250–£655 | 4 days |
| Buckfastleigh | £465 | £275–£715 | 3 days |
| Kingsbridge | £430 | £255–£665 | 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.
Ivybridge local facts
checked 29 October 2026| Council | South Hams District Council handles building control for Ivybridge. | GOV.UK |
|---|---|---|
| Network operator | National Grid (South West) runs the local network. Power cuts: call 105. | National Grid |
| Housing | Market-town terraces and 1960s–90s estates. | ONS Census 2021 |
| Coastal | Inland: standard outdoor fittings are usually fine. | Met Office |
| Regulations | Fuse box, rewire and new circuits are notifiable under Part P. | GOV.UK |
What Ivybridge customers say
37 reviews“Turned up when they said, electric showers done and tested in 4–6 hours. Price matched the quote.”
— Customer, Victoria Road, Ivybridge · Sep 2026
How much does electric showers cost in Ivybridge?
Electric showers in Ivybridge 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 4 days. Prices include testing and certificate.
How long does electric showers take in Ivybridge?
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 Ivybridge?
The next available slot near PL21 is in 4 days. 7 electricians cover Ivybridge.
How much to replace an electric shower in Ivybridge?
Like-for-like is typically £250–£425 fitted in Ivybridge, 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.
How do I check an electrician is properly registered?
Look them up on the NICEIC, NAPIT or ELECSA register using their name or postcode, not just the logo on a van. Ask for their registration number and a copy of their insurance. A good electrician will happily send both before you book.
Is electric showers cheaper in Ivybridge or Buckfastleigh?
Right now Ivybridge's typical price is £425, against £465 in Buckfastleigh and a Devon average of £420. Most firms cover both, so get quotes from either side. Travel adds a little for outlying villages, but rarely more than £20 to £30.
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.
Does South Hams District Council need to know about my electric showers?
Usually, yes. This is notifiable work under Part P, so it has to be registered with building control. A registered electrician does it for you at no extra cost, and you get the certificate within 30 days. Without it, you can hit problems when you sell your Ivybridge home.
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.
Do electricians charge more to come out on the moor near Ivybridge?
A little, sometimes. Ivybridge is on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, and homes up on the moor can be a long drive with poor phone signal. Most firms add £20 to £40 for remote spots. In town, the £425 typical price stands.
Should I get more than one quote?
Two or three is sensible. Compare what's included, not just the total: testing, certificates, making good, and how they price any extra faults found. The cheapest quote often leaves things out that turn up on the final bill.
Will an electrician come out to Ermington and Cornwood from Ivybridge?
Yes. Ermington, Cornwood, Bittaford, Modbury, Lee Mill all sit inside the usual Ivybridge patch, so most firms quote the same £425 typical price with no extra travel. Right out on the edges, a few add £20 to £30, so ask when you book.
What sort of homes do electricians work on in Ivybridge?
Around Ivybridge it's mostly mostly 1970s onwards estates on the edge of the moor. That affects electric showers prices: newer homes sit near £250, older or awkward ones nearer £655. The typical job here is £425 on our illustrative local prices.
Who do I call in a power cut in Ivybridge?
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.
- Buckfastleigh8.9 mi · £465
- Kingsbridge9.7 mi · £430
- Plymouth9.8 mi · £435
- Totnes10.8 mi · £390
- Ashburton11.3 mi · £440
- Emergency electricianfrom £90
- EICR / landlord certificatefrom £150
- Fuse box replacementfrom £455
- Full rewirefrom £3,835
- Illustrative prices refreshed for 2026.
- Added job map and price chart.
- Page first published.