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Taps and shower controls

Shower cartridge replacement

About this service

Shower cartridge replacement renews an identified internal control when a compatible part can restore the valve operation.

Plumber replacing a brass thermostatic cartridge in a shower mixer.

Shower cartridge replacement: identifying the fitting and compatible parts

Assessing the fault

Photographs or product details help identify the cartridge and designed access route.

The work to discuss

Assess the fitting, supply and control mechanism before selecting a seal, cartridge or replacement. Check the repaired fitting for operation and leakage under its normal use.

Details for your plumbing enquiry

Provide the fitting make or photographs, the leak position and whether hot, cold or both supplies are affected. Explain any restricted access below or behind the fitting.

Shower cartridge replacement: questions and answers

Can a cartridge be chosen just from the shower handle shape?

Usually not reliably. Product identification and dimensions help avoid fitting an incompatible internal component.

What details are needed for shower cartridge replacement?

Provide the fitting make or photographs, the leak position and whether hot, cold or both supplies are affected. Explain any restricted access below or behind the fitting. Photographs or product details help identify the cartridge and designed access route.

What affects the quotation for shower cartridge replacement?

The quotation takes account of attendance, the fault, access, labour and required parts. Confirm any opening-up, reinstatement or follow-up visit separately. Agree the proposed scope before work proceeds.

Shower cartridge replacement across the UK

Choose the property area and give the full postcode when you enquire. Availability is checked for the address and work required.

East Midlands 416 areas
East of England 534 areas
London 826 areas
North East 185 areas
North West 355 areas
Northern Ireland 527 areas
Scotland 656 areas
South East 675 areas
South West 503 areas
Wales 579 areas
West Midlands 275 areas
Yorkshire and The Humber 389 areas

Talk through the plumbing problem

Tell us the affected fitting, whether water is still escaping and how to reach the property. Call 0800 111 6480 to discuss attendance and the work required.

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