If you are planning a bathroom renovation, you are probably wondering exactly what it is going to cost. A poor estimate can leave you out of pocket, especially when hidden issues like rotten joists or dodgy plumbing appear. As someone who has ripped out and refitted countless bathrooms across the UK over the last two […]
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You do not need a £4,000 gut job to transform your bathroom. Focusing your budget on resurfacing existing suites, swapping out dated taps, and upgrading lighting can completely revamp the space for under £500. A full bathroom renovation is one of the most expensive projects you can undertake in a UK home. The average cost
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A freestanding bath tap can be the perfect finishing touch for your bathtub, and indeed your whole bathroom. However, installing a freestanding bath tap isn’t as straightforward as a standard one. The biggest hurdle for many homeowners is routing the water pipes through the concrete floor. I recently installed a freestanding bath tap and know
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Most freestanding bath fillers require a minimum of 1.0 bar pressure to function correctly. If you have a gravity-fed system, you must select a specialist low-pressure model or install a pump to avoid a 60-minute fill time. Many UK homeowners choose a freestanding tap based solely on aesthetics, only to find it performs poorly with
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When securing a bath waste, UK homeowners must choose between traditional setting putties and modern sanitary silicones. Applying the wrong compound to an acrylic bath can result in flex induced micro tears, leading to severe water damage. Our aggregate research of manufacturer technical sheets and UK retailer data indicates that while traditional Plumber’s Mait remains
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You would hope that finding a good plumber would be as simple as rifling through a directory and looking for an available professional in the local area. But unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Just because a plumber is qualified, licensed, and insured, doesn’t necessarily mean they provide a high-quality service. As in other professions, there’s
Faced with a non-working drain and don’t have the time or patience to solve it yourself? Your next step should be to call a drain company near you and have it solved in a professional manner. However, we’ve pulled together some DIY tips so take a look at our 5 proven ways to get your
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Buying a bath that is even 5mm too long for your alcove is a nightmare that usually ends with a chisel and a lot of swearing. In the UK, the standard bath size is 1700mm long by 700mm wide. If your tape measure says 1680mm, do not panic. You are likely measuring against the tiles
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