Plumb the Bathroom Specialist recognised as a Which? Trusted Trader

Plumb the Bathroom Specialist recognised as a Which? Trusted Trader

We are proud to announce that we have been endorsed by Which? Trusted Trader, a scheme that helps consumers find reputable traders. We have been awarded this to highlight the trustworthy and reliable service that we provide as a bathroom designer in Barnsley.

We always look to put our customers first and to be provided with this honour endorses this statement. The complete service that we offer including rubbish removal only enhances that we are always trying to provide our customers with the least disruptive service possible.

Due to the high demands of the assessment, not all businesses that apply get through the assessment process. Therefore, as we recently passed the rigorous assessment, if you were to inquire about a bathroom designer in Barnsley we would be a recognised reputable trader to use.

 

What is Which? Trusted Trader?

Which? Trusted Trader is an endorsement scheme, run to recognise businesses that have shown that they are providing the best customer service within their sector. The scheme has been running for nearly 60 years, and this is represented by their well-known logo that can be found on our website.

Businesses are put through a strict assessment that is carried out by trading standard professional, the assessment includes;

• Interview - These are carried out to ensure that there is an understanding of how the business is run.
• Customer Satisfaction – To gain an understanding of the service you provide, 10 domestic customers will be chosen at random to gain feedback
• Business Procedures – To ensure the business is customer focused, an examination of business and administrative procedures will be completed.
• Credit Report – The finical health of the business will be assessed
• Report – Following the necessary checks, the business will receive a report which will include feedback and advice to meet their high standards.
• Endorsed Trader – After they have passed all the relevant checks, the trader will be able to join the scheme and show their customers that they have been accepted to Which? Trusted Trader.

Since we have joined the Which? Trust Trader it gives you more reasoning to trust us to carry out the installation of your designer bathroom in Barnsley. So if you’re looking for a quote, or need any more information on the service we provide, do not hesitate to call us on 01226 210 704 or 07414 57381.

How to utilise the space in a small bathroom

A modern bathroom is a perfect space for relaxing and de-stressing after a long day. However, not everyone is fortunate enough to have an unlimited amount of space. Therefore, choosing the right lighting, colours, as well as fixture and fittings will help to make the most out of the smallest of rooms.

We are here to give you some tips to enable you to maximise your bathroom’s space. If you follow these tips it will give your room a feel of luxury, with all the functioning essentials you need. 

Colours

Choosing the right colours for the walls will help to prevent the room from feeling dingy and cramped. A bathroom designer would pick pale and light colours, however, would not overcompensate and use an array of colours. If you do feel like your bathroom design needs several colours then think about making one wall a feature, full of colour.  

Optimising Storage

Creating a cluttered room will automatically make the room feel smaller. Therefore, filling the space correctly with storage will be a step in the right direction. Firstly, within your bathroom design use the space around the sink to fit in a cupboard which can hide away your toiletries.  A bathroom fitting specialists would be able to install a towel rack, you can neatly place them away whilst keeping them at arms reach, it can also double up as a heat source too.

Hanging baskets can be placed onto the door to create added storage, shampoos and conditioners can be placed in these giving the whole family their own space. Be creative and get younger children to decorate there’s, this will give them added reason to keep their belongings tidy. 

Mirrors

Mirrors are key to creating the feeling of space, positioning your mirror strategically next to the window, will reflect the light perfectly around the room. Moreover, you could arrange several mirrors to give the room an artistic touch.

Sliding Shower Doors

To utilising the space of your bathroom traditional hinged doors should not be included in your bathroom design as it removes a lot of space when they are open. Therefore, sliding doors will not only provide the floors with protection from the water, being able to see through to the wall will help to make your bathroom look bigger and keep cleaning simple.

If you need any more information on how to effectively use your space, our bathroom room specialists are able to answer all your questions. Do not hesitate to call us on 01226 210 704 or 07414 579 381.

Quick guide: How to add plumbing for a new bathroom

After months of searching, you have finally found the perfect, state of the art bathroom that is exactly what you have been looking for. Now the time has come to undergo the bathroom installation process. At this point, and might we add, the recommended step would be to search for professional bathroom plumbing services or hire an expert with the knowledge and expertise to install your new bathroom hassle free.

Hiring a professional plumber is advisable as it offers a higher guarantee that the bathroom installation process will be correctly executed. In the long run, this avoids wasting your time, energy and any unnecessary added expense if something were to go wrong during the bathroom installation process. 'Plumb, the Bathroom Specialists' are professional plumbers and are highly experienced when it comes to bathroom installations in Barnsley, Sheffield and Yorkshire. 

If you are in need of excellent quality bathroom plumbing services today, then please give us a call on 01226 210 704 or 07414 579 381.

For those who are looking for a more general insight into bathroom installations more specifically, plumbing for a new bathroom we have compiled together this quick guide.

Step 1: Clear out old bathroom

Before the new bathroom installation can begin, the existing bathroom will need to be pulled out completely which will include the tiles. The clearing out stage will also include the removal of lead and old pipework in addition to the old bathroom fittings. A quick reminder to place down quality dust sheets to ensure the floor outside the bathroom is protected.

Step 2: Placement of bathroom fittings and fixtures

The next step will be to work out where in your new bathroom you want the main bathroom fittings to go. This will include things such as the bathtub or shower, the toilet and the sink. It is important to understand their location, as you will need to determine where to run the plumbing lines.

We would recommend detailed drawings with dimensions on to use as a guide.

Step 3: Instructions

It is always advisable to read the instruction booklet as it will often contain a number of handy tips required for bathroom installation. It should also include helpful information on maintenance.

Step 4: Planning Plumbing Pipe Routes

This is considered to be one of the more complex stages of bathroom installation. There are two main things to remember. Firstly, that the high-pressure pipes are responsible for bringing water into the home and secondly, the PVC waste lines that are used carry water out. Homes nowadays will have shut off valves to easily turn off the water supply and they will also help to remove air from the water lines.

When considering water planning for your new bathroom fitting it is important to bear in mind, how fresh water gets to various parts of the home and the second feature to consider when water-mapping will be to figure out the process of water return.

Step 5: Tiling

Once you have cleared out the old bathroom, sorted out the water sources the next thing on the agenda will be the retile the bathroom.

Step 6: Fitting new plumbing and sanitary ware

Once the bathroom has been tiled, you will be ready to install your new bathroom fittings.

Step 7: Decorating

The final stage will be to decorate the bathroom. Once this is done, your new bathroom will finally be completed.

If you are looking for professional plumbers who are experienced in bathroom installation in Barnsley, Sheffield and Yorkshire then please give us a call now on 01226 210 704, we will offer a free quote and a free design and planning service.

Here at ‘plumb the bathroom specialists’ we are professionals who provide a comprehensive repair service and complete full bathroom installations. Our service includes rubbish removal so you don’t have to worry about a thing.

A guide to creating the ideal family bathroom

It’s sometimes hard to get the balance in creating a bathroom which is both attractive and conventional for all the family. The family bathroom in the morning and at night time can be the busiest room in the house, within this blog we try to give you tips on enhancing the functionality and safety of the bathroom for the whole family.  

Long towel heater

Is there anything worse than a damp towel? Yes, a damp towel that’s been left on the floor. With a long heated tower rail, there will be no excuses for leaving wet items on the floor as all family members will be able to find a spot for their towels. Larger than the average rail, the longer version will keep your bathroom warm throughout the cold winter mornings.

Easy clean flooring

When small children are using the bathroom it’s likely that the floor will get very wet for a period of time, so choosing the flooring is vital from preventing any injuries. Ceramic tiles or vinyl are popular due to the non-slip action they create but also they come in a range of colours and patterns, so you’re able to match them with other fittings. These floorings are very easy to clean too, so if any foreign liquid is spilt onto them, cleaning will be easy.

Family storage ideas

Be creative with your fittings, no matter how big or small your bathroom is there are many inventive storage fittings in which you can use to make the most out of your space. Wall hung storage is ideal for any family, and stringed bags with suction cups attached to wall tiles are useful items to keep all of the bath toys out of the way.

Tired of queuing for the sink? Install a double basin to speed up the morning routine with no more waiting, and consider extra storage underneath for all those essentials.

Eco Toilet and Eco Shower Head

Buying eco-friendly fittings has become more popular in recent years, as they will save you money on energy and water bills. An eco flush system uses less than half a litre worth of flush each time, whilst an eco shower head will save you up to 30% on the normal shower usage. A family household will see the difference in their water bill each month by choosing eco-friendly solutions. 

Handle-less Furniture

People implement handle-less furniture throughout the kitchen to prevent the children from hurting themselves, this can now be done throughout the bathroom. Furniture fitted with a press system removes the need for handles, just press the cupboard and it will open.  Not only will this keep your child safe, it’ll put your mind at ease.

If you need more information about how we are able to assist you by creating the ultimate family bathroom, you can contact us on 012262107040 or get in touch with us online for a free quote.

Top Tips for Finding the Perfect Bathroom Supplier

A new bathroom is the type of home improvement that totally transforms your property, so make the right decision with your choice of specialist to achieve a flawless finish. Fail to do this and it can be a costly mistake, as you end up fixing minor niggles or major faults caused by shoddy workmanship, before wishing you’d looked harder when you were choosing a bathroom specialist.    

Whether you are ripping out a family bathroom or want to install a stylish new en-suite, you have to make the room work for you, and find a fitter to perform the work to the best possible standards. With so many tradesmen around, it pays to be a little picky when you are choosing this person, and you won’t go far wrong if you think about the following.

Check for experience

When you are having a new bathroom fitted the quality of finish is everything, and this can be achieved by choosing a bathroom specialist that has many years of experience in the industry, a person that takes great pride in the standard of their work. It’s the little details that make projects work, and as well as industry accreditations, the length of time the fitter has been working in the industry can be a key indicator as to whether you should hire them or not.    

  

Can they provide FREE quotes, Planning and Design Services?

Before you commit to anything, it’s a sensible precaution to establish the level of service provided by the bathroom fitter so you can plan the project accordingly and have a good idea of what this includes. Ideally, you want a total package that covers everything, including all aspect of planning and design, with free, no-obligation quotes, so you have a realistic idea of how much everything is going to cost from the beginning to end. 

Is their work guaranteed?

Would you hire a bathroom fitter if they couldn’t provide you with any type of guarantee for the work they have completed in the past? This would be a foolhardy approach, as you never know what glitches might occur with the bathroom in the future, so ideally you want to hire tradesmen prepared to follow-up on any work that might be required, and make good on repairs.  

Do they offer finance options?

A new bathroom is a major expense, and many people find that finance options are a good way to pay for this level of work, helping to spread the cost of the work.  Not every company offers this though, and that can result in you having to find finance elsewhere, which can be a nuisance if you are keen to move forward with the project. If you don’t want to use up all of your savings, flexible payment options could the way forward, so find out if the bathroom specialists have a finance option, or can point you in the right direction if not.  

Here at Plumb, we can offer all of the above facilities and so much more. Don’t hesitate to contact us today if you would like a free quote for a new bathroom installation in Barnsley, Sheffield or Yorkshire.

Simply get in touch with us online to book an appointment, or call to speak us on 01226 210704. 

How to Make Your Bathroom all Christmassy This Year

 It’s hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner and we’ll soon be decking our halls with boughs of holly and putting the fairy on top of the tree. Whilst it’s fun to decorate the home at this time of the year, one area that is often neglected is the bathroom, and this is such a shame. Do things differently this year. As the season of goodwill begins, consider how you are going to dress your bathroom and consider these options to have a jolly holiday.

Add a festive scent

Step foot inside the bathroom and enjoy the wonderful aroma of Christmas by placing scented diffusers inside the room. You can light a few scented candles and make the bathroom look cosy and inviting whilst making it smell nice at the same time. House Beautiful has listed 11 of the best-scented candles this year, so there’s no excuse for your bathroom not to smell wonderful.  

Use themed bath bombs

Display Christmas themed bath bombs and soaps in your bathroom to create a feeling of seasonal cheer. Bath bombs come in many different styles and you’ll find loads of different Christmas themes online. Stores like Lush specialise in festive products and you can browse their current collection of Christmas bath bombs online and get your bathroom ready for Xmas this way.   

Play Christmas music

It wouldn’t be Christmas without a little festive music, so why not place a radio in your bathroom and listen to all those classic songs and have a sing-a-long to put you in the seasonal spirit? Whether you have classic carols playing in the background, or a medley of the most memorable Christmas songs, it’ll add a bit of cheer to your bathroom this year.   

Spray the windows

Use snow spray on your bathroom windows to give them a frosty appearance and coordinate with the Christmas theme. You might not see any of the white stuff on Christmas Day this year, but at least you can pretend it’s been snowing outside by spraying your windows with fake flakes instead.  You can add a few temporary festive stencils to the walls as well to add to the effect. 

Decorate a tree (a small tree, not a large one!)

Miniature Christmas trees look gorgeous on bathroom ledges and you can drape them in colourful battery operated fairy lights to make the room even more festive. Imagine walking into the bathroom to be greeted by the sight of a mini spruce looking all lovely and seasonal? How fabulously festive!  

There are many ways to decorate your bathroom for Christmas, so please don’t neglect this important room at this time of the year. Whether you hang a festive wreath on the door, dangle mistletoe from the ceiling, or buy festive toilet seat covers, bath mats, or shower curtains, you can create the perfect Christmas theme inside your bathroom.

Should you need help with a bathroom project at any time of the year, don’t hesitate to contact us here at Plumb, the bathroom specialists in Barnsley, Sheffield and Yorkshire. You can contact us today for a FREE quote and book an appointment, or simply call us on 01226 210704.        

How to Maximise Bathroom Storage

It’s exciting when you are planning a new bathroom design. As you look at different shower types, decide where you are going to put the toilet, and weigh up various bathtub styles, it’s easy to overlook one key element and forget about storage. This might be right at the bottom of your list of priorities, but it’s a vital part of any good bathroom design. Work this into your project, and you’ll have a bathroom that looks amazing, is very functional, and has plenty of places to keep bits and bobs. To assist you, we list a few suggestions for the best bathroom storage solutions.  

Shelving Units

Bespoke shelving units are useful items to have inside a bathroom. They look good and create a handy storage solution for things like towels. Roll them up or fold them flat and place individual towels on different shelves, or simply use the shelves for storing other items instead. The beauty of bespoke shelving units is you can fit them to the exact dimensions of your bathroom so you make use of all the available space inside the room.  

Wall Cabinets

Utilise wall space if you want to maximise as much room as possible inside your bathroom. Wall cabinets make full use of these areas and can be used to store a wealth of items, including bars of soap, tubes of toothpaste, and a host of other toiletries. Get organised and choose a wall cabinet that suits the style and theme of the bathroom. Wall cabinets make use of dead space and they can add instant appeal to the interior design.    

Under-Sink Storage

Sink cabinets are available in a huge choice of colours and sizes so perfect for any bathroom setting. They can be freestanding or wall hung and come in traditional or contemporary designs. You can really make the most of your bathroom with these practical and stylish features. Choose an elegant design with sliding drawers, a cupboard underneath, or a mixture of drawers and cupboard space.  

  

Towel Rails

Another way to utilise dead space inside a bathroom is to install a towel rail on the wall. Heated towel rails are a good option if you want to keep towels dry and warm. There are also towel rings, multi-tiered racks, freestanding towel ladders and towel stackers available, offering plenty of space for up to five standard size towels at any given time.  If you always run out of towels in the bathroom, fit a rail and keep spares there.

Think carefully and you’ll discover plenty of ways to maximise bathroom storage, why not incorporate this into the original design? If you need help with the design and want a bathroom fitting in Yorkshire to the highest possible standards, contact us here at Plumb today, or call us on 01266 210704.