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Great job once again, Shaun! Will certainly call upon you again. Professional job done and pleasant as always

Fix my new shower head.

$80

Friendly, efficient, good communicator. Cheers :)

Install new shower head to wall

$125

Efficient and transparent communicator

Fix leaky shower head

$50

It was wonderful to work with Peter, thank you for your help

Need to fix water leak in shower head

$65

Great work done by memory , went above and beyond . Highly recommended

Get shower head and basin tap changed

$150

Very kind and very helpful Thank you so much

Install shower head

$40

What's the average cost of a shower head installer

$110 - $200

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$110

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$150

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$200

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Why book a shower head installation service through Airtasker?

Airtasker makes it easy to book shower head installations near you. A skilled plumber can work on helping you install a better shower head with more advanced features. They may also inspect your shower plumbing for any leaks or issues coming from your shower head. Whatever the case, a nearby Tasker can lend you a hand!

Shower plumbing installers can get the job done easily with their background and experience. You can push aside your worries of doing the labor yourself! You’ll have less to worry about something going wrong in your plumbing by simply creating a task post.

Indicate what kind of problems you are currently experiencing with your shower head in your post. In no time, you’ll be receiving offers from nearby Taskers. Our transparent system makes it easy for you to read through each of their profiles. Be sure to choose someone you can trust with help from different reviews and ratings from homeowners like you!

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Top Shower Head Installation related questions

There may be numerous causes to why your shower head is malfunctioning. It can have a leak, sediment build-up, or mold. It may simply be getting old or worn down. Leaks can be caused by water supply valves or a loose shower head. On the other hand, sediment build-up is caused by the additives of chemicals in your water supply. Lastly, mold is to be expected from a worn-down shower head since it is constantly connected to the water supply. 

No, you don’t need to replace your shower system. Problems in the shower head may simply come from the shower head itself. It’s best to have someone take a look at your plumbing to be sure. However, replacing your entire shower may not be necessary unless you are looking to renovate your bathroom. 

Yes, you may need to provide the shower head. This allows you to choose the shower head you want installed in your bathroom. If you’re unsure of what shower head to pick, you may include this in your task. Some Taskers may assist you in picking the right one for your bathroom. Once you have it, taskers will get to work and replace the old one right away!

No. The great thing about hiring a Tasker is that you don’t need to worry about purchasing your own tools. With their experience, they may likely have everything they need to start the job right away. You don’t need to bother learning about the different wrenches and tapes required for replacing a shower head. 

Replacing a shower head can easily be done in one to two hours if your Tasker doesn’t encounter any problems. Most shower heads are screwed onto the shower arm, so it’s just a matter of removing the old one and screwing on the new one. They may take time to clean the shower arm to ensure nothing will cause future problems like rust and build-up. 

Yes, it’s possible. However, it’s best to leave it to someone with the proper knowledge and experience. There are a lot of do-it-yourself videos on how to replace a shower head by yourself, but hiring a professional can lessen the chances of accidents and further problems. You can go through the profiles of different Taskers making offers so you can be sure that your shower is in good hands.

What do shower head installation services include?

Installing a new shower head into your bathroom may be the most cost-effective way to make your shower feel brand new. There can be many reasons why you want a replacement for your shower head. It may currently be leaking, scaling over, or not flowing correctly. You may also just want a new shower head with better features. Whatever the case, here is what you can expect when you book a shower head installation near you: 

Inspecting the shower plumbing

As a homeowner, you can quickly identify the problem in your shower plumbing. You probably see that your shower is leaking uncontrollably or the shower head’s water pressure has suddenly changed. A skilled plumber can help you identify the root cause of the problem. They can look closely for sediment build-up, mold, and leaks currently in your shower head’s plumbing system. Afterward, you may also want to get someone to clean your shower and make it look brand new!

Picking a shower head replacement

There are different kinds of new shower head replacements for you to choose from. It all depends on what you are looking for in your bathroom. When you book shower installations near you, a Tasker may tell you about the two kinds of shower heads: fixed or hand-held. A fixed shower head is mounted on the wall. This type of shower head can have rain, waterfall, pulsating, or massaging water flows.

 

On the other hand, picking a hand-held shower head offers you mobility and versatility. It can be taken off the wall, so you can quickly rinse off your entire body. You may also consider installing an electric shower to take out the hassle of mixing water temperature. 

Replacing the shower head

When you book a sower replacement near you, the job starts by unscrewing the old shower head. Once it’s off, your specialist moves on to cleaning the shower arm from rust, mineral deposits, sealant, and tape. When the threads of the shower arm are taped and ready, installers simply screw on the new shower head, and, voilà, you have a new shower head! 

To level up your shower, you may also want to install a shower screen to keep water from leaking to different parts of your bathroom. Experienced plumbers inspect the shower plumbing for any leaks before leaving you with your new shower head replacement. 

Recent Shower Head Installation tasks

Install new shower head

$100

Sunbury VIC 3429, Australia

29th Aug 2026

Swap old shower head out for new. Easy task would do myself but cannot atm

Good blokes will use again professional and polite thanks again

Holes in walls need sanding and paint.Shower head installed

$200

Annerley QLD 4103, Australia

29th Aug 2026

A few holes biggest being cricket ball size roughly patched but need sanding and a bit of paint and a shower head installed.

Change shower head

$150

Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia

29th Aug 2026

Looking for a plumber to change shower head see pics. Rail can stay no need to take off

Replace shower head

$150

Paradise Point QLD, Australia

28th Aug 2026

We want to purchase a rain shower head and replace the existing shower in our bathroom. I have attached photos of the one we would like to buy from Bunnings (Flexispray). We also need advice to make sure this shower head will work, and if so we will buy it before the job is done.

Replace Shower head

$100

Carnegie VIC 3163, Australia

28th Aug 2026

Need someone's help replacing two identical shower heads like shown in the photos to handheld shower with rail, needs someone who has tools to drill into tiles to install shower rail.

Install shower head

$200

Sydney NSW 2065, Australia

28th Aug 2026

Install a shower head and remove existing one. We have all the equipment needed to install. Just expertise and labour required.

Shower head replacement

$100

Truganina VIC 3029, Australia

28th Aug 2026

Shower head in the bathroom needs to be replaced as it is leaking when it is in use.

Fix leaking kitchen and rusty/discoloured water from shower head

$150

Doolandella QLD 4077, Australia

28th Aug 2026

Property is a rental, new tenants have just moved in and found the kitchen faucet leaks from the base when turned on. Possiblity faulty O ring. No photos of the shower head unfortunately. The tenants' description was a bit weird. It sounds like the water coming out may be dirty or discoloured. I think a bit was lost in translation..  It could just be the shower head itself being full of rust or gunk or something.

Install 2 shower heads and fix leaking kitchen tap

$150

Rowville VIC 3178, Australia

27th Aug 2026

Remove previous shower heads, install new shower heads on 2 showers and fix leaking kitchen sink tap

Excellent work thank you

Plumber Required - Shower head continues to drip

$100

Williams Landing VIC 3027, Australia

24th Aug 2026

Shower head is leaking / dripping water. The shower head has already been replaced; however, this did not resolve the issue. As the water continues to drip even when the tap is fully tightened, the issue is likely related to a faulty tap , and the tap may need to be replaced to fix the problem.

Excellent work and easy to work with. Thanks a lot Luca.

Shower head replacement

$150

Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

17th Aug 2026

Need a broken showerhead replaced. It's just the usual bunnings one, simple screw on. I'd do it myself but I'm not in Adelaide. It's in a unit on Flinders street that has visitor parking. You'll have to pick up the shower head from bunnings, I'll pay for that on top. This task is for the labour only.

Good job. Good communication. Recommended.

Replace shower head & water inlet

$100

Gold Coast QLD 4227, Australia

15th Aug 2026

I need to have my shower head and water inlet in my shower replaced with new one I recently bought from Bunnings. It’s pretty straightforward- turn off water mains, remove existing shower head, water inlet hose and replace with the new one that’s waiting and ready to go. Everything tightened and check it works :)

Quick. Good comms. Thanks mark

Changing Shower Head

$200

Keysborough VIC 3173, Australia

15th Aug 2026

Need to change shower head to the one with hose like in picture

Sunny did a very good job installing the showerhead and even helped out quickly with other task at home.

Leaking shower head

$100

Southbank VIC 3006, Australia

13th Aug 2026

Shower head is leaking in main bathroom

Highly recommended

Replace shower head x 2

$150

Wyndham Vale VIC 3024, Australia

13th Aug 2026

Need to change existing default shower head in two bathroom with Decura shower head - https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CRHDLJ1W?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1_0&th=1 - https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09VWW6C5M?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1_1&th=1

Great work from Mehdi. Got the job done on time

Install new taps, shower head

$100

Bellevue Hill NSW, Australia

8th Aug 2026

Install new taps and shower head in a shower. Remove existing ones

What a great job ! Will use again.

Replace shower head

$60

Hampton East VIC 3188, Australia

8th Aug 2026

Take off old shower head and replace with new one.

Mehdi was very efficient and did a great job will use him again.

Shower head installation

$50

Mentone VIC 3194, Australia

6th Aug 2026

Hi everyone, My partner is due to come home from hospital this weekend with a port in her heart that we can’t get wet. This means we beed to install a new shower head. I’ve got the new shower head I just need help installing it

Chang worked efficiently and did the job well. I would recommend him!

Shower head removed and replaced

$100

Blacktown NSW 2148, Australia

4th Aug 2026

Hi I need my shower head replaced with another shower head

Great work thank you

Shower Head Replacement

$70

Box Hill North VIC 3129, Australia

3rd Aug 2026

Looking for a plumber/handyman to replace a shower head in a shared bathroom. The current shower head has significant mineral/rust build-up with multiple blocked nozzles and needs replacing. Happy to go with a basic handheld shower head as the replacement Straightforward swap-out job — removing the old fitting and installing a new handheld unit. Please quote whether you'll supply the unit or if we need to purchase it separately.

Great communication and works efficiently