Should I have a go at installing the shower myself?

Question

I have very few DIY skills. Our current shower leaks

when we use it, and we bought a new shower from Wickes

at £149.

The idea was we get it professionally installed but the cost is around £300.

We have a mixer shower - the compenents work so don't need replacing

it is the enclosure, tray and waste that need changing.

Is this really a hard job?

I think it is leaking because of age, but I don't wish to mess it up.

Do I have a go then?

Answer 1

It's not to difficult a job but if you don't get it right first time your going to have a lot of headaches later and futher expence, if you go ahead, read up on whats involved take your time and double check everything, goodluck.

Answer 2

Sounds like you & I are one in the same.  We've got the desire but perhaps not the skills.

I'd give it a go if you're feeling confident.  Take your time and follow the instructions to the letter.  Maybe some internet research as well.

Have a plummer on retainer if things go south.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Absolutely not .Remember water and electrics.Get someone who knows what they're doing.

Answer 4

£300? For an enclosure? He's having a laugh!

Give it a go mate. Take your time and read everything carefully and there's no reason why you can't do this yourself. Got the materials? Mastic for the edges, perhaps huh?  Here's a terrif web site that should help.

http://www.naturalhandyman.com/iip/iip.h...

Answer 5

Absolutely! Just follow the directions that came with the new one.  Should be fairly easy.  Make sure you use some plumbers tape.(for wrapping pipe end, seals it )

Answer 6

Pay up,    Showers are always difficult even for a professional,  my showers never leaked because I took great care in fitting them, You don't have the expertise.

The buck stops with the installer, if it leaks, he has to sort it out.