Replacing shower cubicle

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nunasdream

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#293645 4-Feb-2022 13:18

Looking to buy a house but the shower cubicle is dated and is near EOL. It's the only main concern so it's still worth buying the house.

So, just wondering if anyone has replaced one, and how much did it roughly costs? Would also be happy to receive recommendations of installers in or around Christchurch too.

Thanks!

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#2861726 4-Feb-2022 13:45

Measurements and photos of the existing one might help, and an idea of what you're after. We replaced two a couple of years ago, one with a tray and liner and the other was tiled. The one with the tray and liner needed to be enlarged and the other one couldn't be enlarged so we went with tiling it instead. Quite different cost wise, and prices will have gone up significantly since then so not much point me digging up the figures but if you think it might help let me know.

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#2861744 4-Feb-2022 14:09

Builders crack is great for figuring this out. Upload a few pics of the job and tradies will get in contact to quote etc.

They will give you a estimate too if you can't get access.

Generally speaking if you're replacing in the same space then you don't need consent etc.

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#2861746 4-Feb-2022 14:15

If it's like for like you could always do it yourself.

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#2861749 4-Feb-2022 14:20

There are specialist shower installers as most builders and plumbers dont do it correctly.

My father had to get his removed and redone as the builder stuffed it up, the guy was well priced and all problems went away.

He made the comment that if you do it properly toy dont need silicone.

That would be the first place to start.

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#2861764 4-Feb-2022 14:59

Most instructions now still have silicone but not where you can see it so the mould problem isn't so much of a concern. Gone are the days of assembling then smearing sealant down the outside of the joint. AFAIK tiles need waterproof membrane therefore need consent.

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#2861765 4-Feb-2022 15:00

We changed our shower 10 years ago and we're looking to change it again to modernise the bathroom.

When we did it, it was like for like.

We got a 900*1000 acrylic corner shower with doors from Placemakers and had a person from Builders Crack (or similar) come and install it.

It's been good.

Going through a professional, you could likely get a better deal than we did, as the professionals get trade discounts etc.

Wasn't super expensive - couple of grand from memory.

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