Installing a shower cubicle - Diy or Pro ???

[utterlydiy]

I've got this Topic in the Plumbing section too.

I'm in a position to remove my bath tub and fit a shower cubicle. I've always done Diy within the house over the last 25yrs, as I've been involved in electrics, plumbing and etc as part my job as a maintenance supervisor within a factory enviroment.

If I removed the bath and fitted the shower tray and panels, modify the pipework for the shower tray and blank off the tap supplies and re-tiled, etc.

Would this be acceptable by insurance companies with my experience, and having full confidence in doing the job.

 

[Softus]

If I removed the bath and fitted the shower tray and panels, modify the pipework for the shower tray and blank off the tap supplies and re-tiled, etc.

Would this be acceptable by insurance companies with my experience, and having full confidence in doing the job.

Do you mind if I ask why you want it to be acceptable by insurance companies? Are you anticipating a need to claim should it go wrong?

BTW, if you have the option you ought to avoid dead legs in pipework in order to discourage stagnant water and bacterial growth.

 

[Diyisfun]

Whilst I prefer a shower, keep in mind that it is harder to sell a property without a bath.

 

[Steve]

I would keep the bath, fit a shower screen and shower unit on the wall in the bath area. Though a seperate shower is a nice idea if you can do it.