Do you repair showers in Wokingham?

Yes — Thermotec repairs all shower types across Wokingham and RG40 including electric showers, mixer showers, thermostatic showers, power showers and digital shower systems. £96 covers the first hour including full diagnosis. Based in Arborfield, covering the full RG40 and RG41 area.

Do you repair electric showers?

Yes — Thermotec repairs all major electric shower brands including Triton, Mira, Bristan, Aqualisa, Gainsborough and Redring across Wokingham and RG40. Common repairs include element replacement, TCO reset, solenoid valve replacement and flow restrictor clearing.

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Shower repair · Wokingham & RG40 · Electric, mixer & thermostatic

Shower Repair Wokingham — All Types Fixed

Electric, Mixer & Thermostatic

Low pressure, no hot water, temperature faults, leaks & blockages · All shower types · Gas Safe 599015

No hot water, low pressure, a temperature that won’t hold, a leak behind the wall or a blocked drain — Stuart covers all shower types across Wokingham and the full RG40 area. The first hour including full diagnosis costs £96. A fixed repair quote is agreed before any parts are touched. 90% of shower repairs completed on the first visit. Based in Arborfield — exact arrival times, not a four-hour window.

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Shower repair — Wokingham

Fixed price confirmed before any work begins

Appointments available this week across Wokingham

First hour inc. diagnosisAny fault, any shower type

£96

Cartridge replacementMixer or thermostatic

Quoted upfront

Electric element / TCOHeating element repair

Quoted upfront

Pressure / flow repairDiverter, restrictor, head

Quoted upfront

New shower installationSupply & fit

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No call-out fee · Gas Safe 599015

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130+ five-star Google reviews from homeowners across Wokingham, Earley, Woodley and RG40

First hour inc. diagnosis £96 Electric & mixer Hard water specialists 90% first-time fix

Common faults

Shower not working? Here’s what it usually is

Most shower faults have a clear cause — and most are fixed in a single visit. Stuart diagnoses the exact fault before starting work and gives you a fixed quote before any parts are ordered.

1Low water pressure

In Wokingham’s hard-water area (330–380 mg/L), limescale build-up inside the shower head or pipework is the most common cause of reduced pressure — and it happens faster than anywhere in England. A faulty diverter valve, a worn cartridge in a mixer shower, or a blocked flow restrictor are also frequent culprits. Pressure drop affecting the whole property points to a supply or boiler issue rather than the shower itself.

Fix: Shower head descale or replacement, cartridge replacement, diverter valve service or replacement. Common parts carried on the van for all major brands.

2No hot water / running cold

In electric showers, this usually means a failed heating element, a tripped thermal cut-out (TCO) caused by limescale on the element, or a solenoid valve fault preventing water reaching the element. In mixer showers, the thermostatic cartridge or the hot water supply to the shower is the likely cause — not the shower unit itself.

Fix: Electric: element replacement or TCO reset. Mixer: cartridge replacement or hot supply check. Stuart assesses the specific shower type and fault before quoting — the fix is different for each.

3Temperature fluctuating

Fluctuating temperature — usually lurching hot when someone flushes a toilet or runs a tap elsewhere — is the classic sign of a failing thermostatic cartridge that can no longer maintain a consistent hot/cold mix under changing pressure conditions. Especially common in Wokingham’s hard-water area where limescale degrades the cartridge seals and wax element over time.

Fix: Thermostatic cartridge replacement. Most cartridges are available same-day from trade suppliers. Usually resolved on the first visit without a return trip.

4Shower leaking

Leaks at the shower head or hose connection are usually a worn washer or O-ring — straightforward repairs. Leaks from behind the wall or water appearing on a ceiling below the bathroom are more serious, indicating a failed pipe connection or a cracked shower tray with water tracking through the subfloor. These need same-day attention to prevent structural damage.

Fix: Washer/O-ring replacement for dripping heads. Behind-wall or ceiling leaks investigated and repaired — call 07850 116944 directly for the fastest response.

5Shower not turning on

Electric showers that won’t start at all often have a tripped RCD or MCB at the consumer unit — check this first. If the consumer unit is fine, the likely fault is a failed solenoid valve preventing water entering the unit, or a failed PCB. Mixer showers that won’t start are usually a diverter valve fault (if bath/shower combined) or a cartridge seized solid with limescale.

Fix: Electric: consumer unit check first, then solenoid or PCB diagnosis. Mixer: diverter valve service or cartridge replacement.

6Slow or blocked drain

Standing water in the shower tray is almost always a build-up of hair and soap scum in the trap or waste pipe — particularly bad in Wokingham’s hard water where soap scum bonds more effectively to pipe walls. Left uncleared, blocked shower drains cause water to track under the tray seal and through to the floor structure below, which is particularly damaging in properties with suspended timber floors.

Fix: Professional drain snake or auger to clear the waste. Trap cleaned and waste pipe flushed. Tray seal inspected for water tracking beneath the tray.

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Hard water and your shower — why Wokingham showers fail faster

Wokingham and RG40 has very hard water — typically 330–380 mg/L CaCO₃, some of the highest in England and roughly twice the national average. Limescale attacks shower components faster than almost anywhere else in the UK: shower heads block within months, thermostatic cartridges degrade as scale attacks the wax element and rubber seals, electric heating elements trip their TCOs as scale insulates them, and flow restrictors clog progressively. If your shower keeps developing the same fault year after year, limescale is almost certainly the underlying cause. Stuart checks for scale on every shower repair visit and advises on water softener options to protect shower components long-term — the only permanent solution to hard water damage.

Shower types covered

All shower types repaired across Wokingham

Stuart repairs all shower types found across Wokingham’s varied housing stock — from ageing electric showers in 1970s properties to modern digital systems in new builds.

Most common in Wokingham

Electric Showers

Electric showers heat cold mains water directly, making them independent of the boiler or hot water system. Very common across Wokingham’s 1970s–90s housing stock, and in properties where the boiler can’t reliably supply hot water.

Wokingham’s hard water is particularly hard on electric shower elements — limescale on the element trips the TCO and causes the “running cold” fault that Stuart diagnoses regularly across RG40.

Element replacement — running cold / no hot water
TCO reset or replacement — trips from limescale
Solenoid valve replacement — won’t start
Flow restrictor clearing — low pressure
PCB diagnosis — display or control faults

Triton Mira Bristan Aqualisa Gainsborough Redring

New builds & renovations

Thermostatic Mixer Showers

Thermostatic mixer showers blend hot and cold water to a set temperature using a thermostatic cartridge. Common in new builds across Finchampstead, Shinfield Park and Wokingham’s newer developments, and in renovated bathrooms across RG40.

The thermostatic cartridge is the most frequently replaced component — it wears with use and degrades more quickly in Wokingham’s hard-water area. Temperature fluctuation and failure to hold temperature are the tell-tale signs.

Thermostatic cartridge replacement — temperature faults
Diverter cartridge — bath/shower switching faults
Valve service — limescale descale on all internals
Pipework leak repair — concealed supply connections
Pressure balancing — low flow on hot side

Hansgrohe Grohe Mira Aqualisa Bristan Triton

Older properties

Manual Mixer Showers

Manual mixer showers blend hot and cold water without a thermostat — you adjust temperature by hand. More common in older properties across Wokingham, Earley and Woodley, and in en-suites where a thermostatic valve wasn’t specified.

Cartridge replacement — stiff operation or leaking
O-ring and washer replacement — drips from spout
Shower head descale — reduced flow
Hose replacement — kinking or leaking connections

High-specification

Power & Digital Showers

Power showers use a built-in pump to boost water pressure, common in properties with a gravity-fed hot water system. Digital showers use a remote processor unit to control temperature and flow — found in high-specification bathrooms across Wokingham’s newer properties.

Pump diagnosis — loss of boost pressure
Pump replacement — all major brands
Digital controller fault — display or connection issues
Solenoid valve — digital system water control

All shower services

Shower repair & installation services across Wokingham

First hour including full diagnosis: £96. Every service includes an exact arrival time and a fixed repair quote before work starts. No hourly rates.

Electric Shower Repair

Element, TCO, solenoid valve and PCB diagnosis and replacement across all major electric shower brands. Stuart carries common parts for Triton, Mira, Bristan and Aqualisa on the van. Running cold, won’t start and low pressure faults all covered across Wokingham and RG40.

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Thermostatic Cartridge Replacement

Thermostatic cartridge replacement for mixer and thermostatic showers across Wokingham and RG40. Resolves temperature fluctuation, failure to hold temperature and stiff operation. Cartridges available for all major brands from trade suppliers — most replaced same day.

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Shower Pressure Repair

Shower head descale or replacement, diverter valve service, flow restrictor clearing and cartridge replacement to restore full pressure. Stuart checks the shower head, pipework and valve internally to find the actual cause of reduced flow in Wokingham’s hard-water area — not just the visible symptom.

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Shower Leak Repair

Head and hose washer replacement for dripping connections. Behind-wall and ceiling leak investigation and repair. Shower tray seal inspection. Call directly rather than booking online for suspected behind-wall leaks — these need same-day attention to prevent structural damage.

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Blocked Shower Drain Clearance

Professional drain snake and auger to clear shower waste blockages. Trap cleaned, waste pipe flushed and tray seal inspected for water tracking below the tray. Standing water in the shower tray needs prompt attention to prevent floor structure damage — particularly in older Wokingham properties with suspended timber floors.

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New Shower Installation

Full supply and installation of electric, mixer and thermostatic shower systems across Wokingham and RG40. Removal of old unit, all pipework and electrical connections. Advice on the right shower type for your water system, pressure and bathroom layout before any work is committed.

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Why Thermotec

Why Wokingham homeowners call Thermotec for shower repairs

First hour inc. diagnosis £96. 90% first-time fix. Hard water expertise. Based in Arborfield — covering the full RG40 and RG41 area.

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First hour including diagnosis £96 — repair quoted upfront

No hourly rates. No call-out fees on top. The repair quote is agreed and fixed before any work begins.

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Parts on the van — 90% first-time fix

Common cartridges, elements and valve components for all major shower brands. Most repairs completed on the first visit without ordering parts.

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Hard water expertise — RG40 specialist

Wokingham’s 330–380 mg/L hard water is the root cause of many recurring shower faults. Stuart checks for limescale on every shower visit and factors it into the diagnosis.

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All shower types — electric to digital

Electric, manual mixer, thermostatic mixer, power shower and digital systems. All major brands. No turning jobs away because the shower type is unfamiliar.

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Exact arrival times — not a four-hour window

Stuart gives you a time and keeps to it. Book online 24/7 for non-urgent repairs or call directly for leaks and urgent faults.

Fully Insured

Comprehensive public liability insurance covering all shower repair and installation work across Wokingham and RG40.

Gas Safe Registered — No. 599015

Gas Safe registration covers all plumbing work. Verify at gassaferegister.co.uk. Relevant for any shower fed by a gas boiler hot water system.

20+ Years Local Experience

Stuart has been repairing showers across Wokingham and RG40 for over 20 years. He knows the housing stock, the common brands and the hard-water fault patterns specific to this area.

130+ Five-Star Google Reviews

Consistent five-star rating from homeowners across Wokingham, Earley, Woodley, Finchampstead and the full RG40 area.

Reviews

What Wokingham homeowners say

130+ five-star Google reviews from homeowners across Wokingham, Earley, Woodley and the wider RG40 area.

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“Our Triton electric shower was running completely cold. Stuart came out the following morning, diagnosed a tripped TCO caused by limescale build-up on the element, replaced the element and reset the unit in one visit. Exactly as quoted, fixed in under an hour. Really impressive.”

Mark & Anna T.

Homeowners · Wokingham, RG40

Electric shower — element & TCO replacement

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“Our thermostatic mixer shower would lurch between scalding and freezing whenever someone ran a tap elsewhere. Stuart replaced the thermostatic cartridge and the shower has been perfect since. Fixed price, arrived on time, job done in 45 minutes. Highly recommended.”

Rachel H.

Homeowner · Earley, RG6

Thermostatic cartridge replacement

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“Water was appearing on the kitchen ceiling below our bathroom shower. Called Stuart, he found a failed pipe connection behind the shower wall, repaired it neatly and re-sealed the tray. No further leaks. Professional, honest and reasonably priced — wouldn’t use anyone else.”

Simon & Jo W.

Homeowners · Finchampstead, RG40

Shower leak — concealed pipe repair

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FAQ

Shower repair — common questions

Questions from Wokingham homeowners about shower faults, costs and what to do before calling.

Why does my shower have low water pressure?

In Wokingham’s hard-water area (330–380 mg/L), limescale build-up inside the shower head or pipework is the most common cause. This can be resolved by descaling or replacing the shower head. Other causes include a faulty diverter valve in a bath/shower combination, a worn thermostatic cartridge restricting flow, or a blocked flow restrictor. If pressure is low across the whole property, the issue is with the supply or boiler — not the shower itself.

Why is my electric shower running cold?

An electric shower running cold almost always means a failed heating element, a tripped thermal cut-out (TCO) caused by limescale on the element, or a solenoid valve not letting water reach the element. In Wokingham’s hard-water area, TCO trips from limescale on the element are particularly common. Stuart assesses which component has failed and replaces it on the first visit in most cases.

Why does my shower temperature keep fluctuating?

Fluctuating temperature — the shower going scalding hot when someone flushes a toilet or runs a tap — is the classic sign of a failing thermostatic cartridge. The cartridge can no longer maintain a consistent hot/cold mix as water pressure elsewhere in the system changes. Made worse by Wokingham’s limescale degrading the cartridge seals over time. Cartridge replacement resolves this in most cases, usually on the first visit.

My shower is leaking — what should I do?

A drip from the shower head or hose is straightforward — book online for a standard repair visit. A leak from behind the wall or water appearing on a ceiling below the bathroom is more serious and should be treated as urgent. Call 07850 116944 directly rather than booking online. Turn off the water supply to the shower if possible while waiting.

How much does shower repair cost in Wokingham?

The first hour including full diagnosis costs £96. Once the fault is identified, a fixed repair quote is agreed before any work begins — no hidden fees, no hourly rates. Most standard repairs including cartridge replacement, element replacement and pressure diagnosis are completed within the same visit. More complex repairs are quoted separately and agreed upfront.

Is there anything I should do before the plumber arrives?

Three things help: (1) Know the shower make and model if possible — usually on a label inside the shower or on the unit itself. This lets Stuart bring the right parts. (2) Know where the isolator switch or stop tap for the shower is — usually a switched fused spur near the shower for electric, or a service valve on the supply pipe for mixer. (3) Clear the area around the shower so Stuart has easy access from the moment he arrives.

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