Shower rail installation in Teignmouth
Looking for professional shower rail installation help in Teignmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable plumbing services across Teignmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
0.5-1 hrs
Location
Teignmouth
Fitting an adjustable shower rail - everyone in the house can set the shower head to their height. Fixed securely to the wall, slides smoothly.
### Shower Height for Everyone
Fixed shower head at one height? Fine if you're exactly that tall. **Annoying for everyone else.** A riser rail lets you slide the shower head up and down - perfect height every time.
I fit shower rails regularly. Drill through tiles without cracking them, use proper fixings for your wall type, make sure it's level and slides smoothly.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Get a rail with a soap dish or shelf included - costs barely more and gives you somewhere to put your shampoo instead of balancing bottles on the edge of the bath.
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### What Makes a Good Installation
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Bodged Job | |--------------|---------------| | Drilled accurately, rails level | Wonky rails, slider catches | | Right fixings for wall type | Wrong fixings, pulls out later | | Tiles intact, no cracks | Chipped or cracked tiles | | Slides smoothly up and down | Stiff slider, poor quality rail |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Installation**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Mark up** | Position rail where you want it, mark drill holes | | **Drill & fix** | Drill through tiles carefully, fit proper fixings | | **Attach rail** | Fix rail securely, check it's level | | **Test** | Slide shower head up and down, check it's smooth |
**📦 You're Left With** - Adjustable height shower head - Securely fixed rail - Smooth sliding action - Works with your existing shower
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### Pricing Guide
| Job Type | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |----------|----------------|------------| | Standard rail on solid wall | 30-45 mins | **£60** | | Through tiles or awkward position | 45-60 mins | **£60** | | Plasterboard or complex installation | 1-1.5 hrs | **£60-£85** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Rail not included unless specified.*
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### Perfect For Your Situation If...
✅ **Different heights** - family members all different sizes
✅ **Washing hair** - need to move shower head around
✅ **Cleaning shower** - easier with adjustable head
✅ **Replacing broken rail** - old one corroded or broken
Why Choose Us for Shower rail installation in Teignmouth?
Adjustable height for all users
Securely fixed to your wall type
Level installation, smooth sliding
Works with existing shower
What to Expect
### Step 1: Position & Mark Work out where the rail should go (reaching from about waist height to above your head), mark the fixing positions, check it's level. ### Step 2: Drill & Fix Carefully drill through tiles if needed, fit the right wall fixings for your wall type. No cracked tiles, solid fixings. ### Step 3: Attach & Test Fix the rail to the wall, attach your shower head, slide it up and down to check it moves smoothly. Connect hose if needed.
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We cover Teignmouth and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Teignmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🏠 **Tiled walls:** Most shower rails go on tiled walls. I drill through tiles regularly - the trick is the right drill bit, slow speed, and gentle pressure. Your tiles will be fine. **Existing shower head fixed to wall?** I can usually reuse the same water connection - just unscrew the fixed head and connect your shower hose to the same outlet. Rail goes on the wall next to it. **Height position:** I usually fit rails so the bottom bracket is about waist height and the top is comfortably above head height (even for tall people). This gives you the full range of adjustment you need.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shower rail installation in Teignmouth
What's the advantage of a shower rail over a fixed shower head?
You can adjust the height to suit whoever's using it - kids, adults, tall people, short people. Plus you can move the head around for rinsing, washing hair, cleaning the shower itself. Much more flexible than a fixed head at one height.
Will a shower rail work with my existing shower valve?
Almost certainly yes. The rail just replaces your fixed shower head bracket - it connects to the same hose. As long as you've got a standard shower hose connection, a riser rail will fit fine.
Can you fit a shower rail to tiles without cracking them?
Yes - I drill through tiles all the time. Use a proper tile drill bit, go carefully, and they don't crack. The fixings go through the tile into the wall behind - solid and secure.
Do I need to provide the shower rail?
Either way. If you've already bought one, I'll fit it. If not, I can pick up a decent mid-range rail from the local merchant - they're not expensive and I know which ones are good quality versus cheap rubbish that'll seize up.
How do you fix it to plasterboard walls?
Plasterboard needs special fixings - I use heavy-duty plasterboard anchors or fix into the studs behind if possible. Shower rails don't weigh much, so even on plasterboard they're solid when fixed properly. I check it's secure before I leave.
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