Outdoor Showers for Homes, Pools, Yards & Acreage
Add a practical outdoor shower to your home, pool area, backyard, shed or rural property with professional installation by JR Gas & Water.
We can install simple cold-water outdoor showers or complete hot and cold outdoor showers, with a choice of basic or industrial-style fittings.
Outdoor showers can be mounted directly to a suitable house or building wall, or installed as a freestanding shower on a pole where there is no convenient wall available.
Choose the configuration that best suits your property and how you plan to use the shower.
Choose Your Outdoor Shower
Cold Water Only
A simple outdoor shower connected to a suitable existing cold-water supply.
Ideal for:
Cold-only installations are generally the simplest option where a suitable water connection is nearby.
Hot & Cold Water
For a more comfortable outdoor shower, we can install both hot and cold water with a suitable outdoor shower mixer.
Ideal for:
A suitable hot-water supply must be available within a practical distance of the installation location.
Basic Outdoor Shower
Our basic outdoor shower option provides a clean, practical setup focused on functionality and value.
Depending on the selected configuration, this can include:
This option suits customers who want a straightforward outdoor shower without decorative exposed plumbing.
Industrial-Style Outdoor Shower
For a more architectural or rugged appearance, choose an industrial-style outdoor shower.
This style uses visible pipework and fittings as part of the finished appearance rather than trying to conceal the plumbing.
It works particularly well around:
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Pools
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Sheds
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Acreage homes
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Outdoor entertaining areas
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Coastal-style homes
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Concrete, brick and timber finishes
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Modern industrial architecture
The exact appearance depends on the selected fittings, available connection points and installation surface.
House or Wall-Mounted Outdoor Shower
Where a suitable external wall is available, the shower can be fixed directly to the building.
Wall-mounted installations can be ideal where existing water services are located nearby, particularly around bathrooms, laundries and hot-water systems.
Standard wall-mounted installation assumes:
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Suitable mounting surface
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Accessible water connection
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Practical pipe route
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Suitable outdoor location
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No significant wall modifications required
Pipework may remain exposed depending on the installation.
Freestanding Pole-Mounted Outdoor Shower
Don't have a suitable wall where you want the shower?
JR Gas & Water can install an outdoor shower on a freestanding pole in the yard, beside a pool, near a shed or in another suitable outdoor location.
A pole-mounted shower provides much greater flexibility over positioning and can create a purpose-built outdoor shower area away from the house.
The installation may require:
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Freestanding support pole
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Suitable footing or mounting point
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Underground or surface water pipework
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Cold-water connection
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Hot-water connection where selected
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Shower fittings
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Suitable drainage considerations
Longer pipe runs, trenching, excavation and additional construction requirements are not included in a basic installation unless specifically stated.
What's Included?
Standard outdoor shower installation includes:
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Selected outdoor shower configuration
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Installation of the shower fittings
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Connection to suitable existing water services
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Hot and cold connection where selected
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Cold-water connection where selected
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Wall or pole mounting as selected
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Exposed connection pipework within the standard installation area
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Required connection fittings
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Testing under water pressure
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Leak testing
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Operational testing
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Basic clean-up of the immediate work area
Where Can Outdoor Showers Be Installed?
Outdoor showers can be suitable for:
The best installation method depends on the available water supply, hot-water location, mounting surface and desired shower position.
Hot Water Supply
For a hot and cold outdoor shower, the shower needs access to a suitable hot-water service.
Depending on the property, this may involve connecting to:
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Existing hot-water pipework
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Nearby bathroom plumbing
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Laundry plumbing
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Hot-water system pipework
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Other suitable existing hot-water services
Long-distance hot-water runs may affect water delivery time and can require additional pipework.
Water Pressure
Outdoor shower performance depends on the available water pressure and flow at the installation location.
Where the shower is being installed a significant distance from the house or water source, pipe size, pipe length, property pressure and simultaneous water use can affect performance.
JR Gas & Water can assess the existing water supply where required.
Outdoor Shower Drainage
Where an outdoor shower will be used regularly, drainage and wastewater management should be considered as part of the installation.
Requirements can vary depending on:
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Shower location
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Surface type
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Frequency of use
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Existing drainage
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Property layout
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Local requirements
Where dedicated drainage, pits, wastes or underground drainage are required, this is additional to a standard shower installation unless specifically included.
Pole-Mounted Shower Water Supply
Freestanding outdoor showers usually require water pipework to be extended from the nearest suitable supply point to the pole location.
Depending on the site, this may involve:
Additional distance beyond the standard installation allowance can be quoted separately.
What's Not Included?
Standard installation does not include:
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Long-distance water pipe runs
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Extensive trenching or excavation
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Concrete cutting
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Concrete reinstatement
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Significant landscaping
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New drainage systems
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Stormwater modifications
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Sewer drainage installation
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Major wall modifications
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Waterproofing
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Tiling
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Electrical work
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Construction of shower screens
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Construction of shower bases
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Deck modifications
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Structural building work
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Rectification of unsuitable existing plumbing
Additional work can be assessed and quoted where required.
Existing Plumbing Conditions
Standard installation assumes there is suitable existing plumbing available for connection.
Additional work may be required where existing services are:
We'll identify additional requirements before proceeding where reasonably possible.
Outdoor Shower for Pool Areas
An outdoor shower is a practical addition beside a swimming pool.
It allows swimmers to rinse off before or after using the pool and can help keep water, grass and dirt outside rather than being carried through the house.
Both cold-only and hot-and-cold configurations are available depending on the existing plumbing and desired level of comfort.
Outdoor Shower for Acreage & Rural Properties
Pole-mounted outdoor showers are particularly useful on larger properties where a suitable building wall may not be available.
They can be positioned near:
Pipe distance and installation conditions will determine the final scope.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you install a cold-water outdoor shower?
Yes. Cold-only outdoor showers are one of the simplest configurations and are particularly popular around pools, yards and sheds.
Can you install hot and cold water?
Yes. Provided a suitable hot-water supply is available, we can install a hot and cold outdoor shower with a mixer.
Can the shower be installed away from the house?
Yes. A freestanding pole-mounted shower can be installed in a suitable yard or pool location.
Additional water pipework or trenching may be required depending on the distance from existing services.
Can you mount it directly to my house?
Yes. Where the external wall and existing plumbing are suitable, the shower can be wall-mounted.
What's the difference between basic and industrial style?
The basic option prioritises a straightforward, functional installation.
The industrial option uses the exposed plumbing and fittings as part of the finished appearance, creating a more deliberate architectural look.
Can you install one beside a pool?
Yes. Pool areas are one of the most common locations for outdoor showers.
Does an outdoor shower need drainage?
It depends on the location, surface, intended use and applicable requirements. Where additional drainage is required, it can be assessed separately.
Can you run water underground to a freestanding shower?
Yes. Underground pipework can be installed where suitable, although trenching and longer pipe runs may be additional to the standard installation.
Can I choose the shower fittings?
Yes. Depending on the product configuration, you can select between basic and industrial-style options and cold-only or hot-and-cold operation.
