How long does it take to plumb in a new bathroom?

Swapping a like-for-like suite is often two or three days of plumbing. A full refit with tiling and other trades usually takes one to two weeks overall. We'll give you a realistic timeline with the quote.

Can you supply the bathroom suite?

We can recommend suites and buy them through trade suppliers, or fit one you've chosen yourself. If you buy your own we'll check the parts list with you before delivery so nothing is missing on the day.

Why does my shower keep going hot and cold?

In Leicester it's very often limescale in the thermostatic cartridge, or other taps being used at the same time on a low-pressure system. A cartridge clean or replacement usually fixes it.

Can you move my toilet to a different spot?

Usually, yes, as long as there's a route for the waste pipe with enough fall. We'll check this on a visit before you commit.

Bathroom Plumber Leicester | Showers, Toilets & Suites

Bathroom jobs we take on

Full bathroom suite replacements – bath, basin, toilet and taps
Mixer shower installation over baths and in enclosures
Shower valve, cartridge and riser replacement
Close-coupled, back-to-wall and wall-hung toilets
Vanity units, basins and new taps
En-suite and cloakroom plumbing in new or converted spaces
Bath to walk-in shower conversions
Heated towel rails plumbed into the central heating

Working with your other trades

If you're having a full bathroom refit you may be using a tiler, plasterer and electrician too. We do the first-fix plumbing before the walls are closed up, then come back to second-fix once the tiling is done. We'll agree the timings with you so nobody is waiting on anybody. Anything electrical, such as an electric shower circuit or extractor fan, needs a qualified electrician.

Leicester water and your shower

Leicester has hard water. Over time the limescale clogs shower heads, thermostatic cartridges and aerators, and it's one of the most common reasons a shower suddenly runs hot and cold. Sometimes a new cartridge or a descale fixes it for a fraction of the cost of a new shower – we'll tell you honestly if that's the case.

Choosing the right shower for your system

The right shower depends on what heats your water. A combi boiler feeds a mixer shower at mains pressure; a home with a hot water cylinder and cold tank in the loft may need a pump for a good flow. We'll check your water pressure and flow before recommending anything, so you don't buy a shower your system can't run.

Areas we cover in Leicester & Nottingham

We cover Leicester, Nottingham and the towns and villages around both cities. If your street isn't listed, just ask.

Leicester & Leicestershire