One of the key features when selling a house is the bathroom, and the offer of a second shower room/en-suite is an attractive selling point to any buyer.
Most new build family houses will incorporate a family bathroom, consisting of a bath, basin, toilet as well as a shower. Extra to the family bathroom most ‘new builds’ also have a second bathroom ether as an en-suite or a shower room and with the governments plan of building 2 million new homes by 2016 could be a cause of the increase in shower sales.

Is it because it is more economically friendly….

Some research suggests that showers are more eco-friendly. According to one report it takes on average 30 gallons of water to fill a bath tub whereas a 5 minute shower will only use up to 20 gallons of water. So it would seem that showers are not only more eco-friendly but also will reduce the cost of utility bills.

However, this all depends upon what shower you have installed in your bathroom, the duration of showers and the size of your bath tub need to be taken into consideration. If you have a power shower installed in your house then you may actually use more water than if you were to have a soak in the bath. There are ways of lowering the amount of water used. By having a low flow rate shower installed you can use half the amount of water used by a normal power shower.

So why do we head for the shower rather than take a plunge in the tub?

With the fast pace of life it is sometimes much quicker to jump in the shower than having to wait for the bath to fill up. A long soak in a deluxe roll top bath has become more of a luxury than a daily routine.

With cost of living rising, it has never been more important to get quality for less here at Victoriaplumb we can guarantee this as standard. With such high demand for our affordable luxury bathroom products, we have extended our team to accommodate this volume of growth.

Joining us we have a new Warehouse Supervisor to take on some of the responsibilities of the 80,000 square foot warehouse which is full of all our fantastic ranges of baths, basins, toilets, showers, taps, towel warmers and accessories all just waiting for you. Our new Warehouse Supervisor will also be keeping our dedicated and fully trained warehouse team working hard to ensure your stylish Victoriaplumb bathroom gets on its way to you as quickly as possible.

We also have a new member to add to our dynamic and creative advertising & marketing team. Helping with the upkeep of the website, keeping you up to speed with all the very latest news and offers from Victoriaplumb. As an active member of the marketing team our new assistant will be involved with many of our advertising campaigns, assisting with all forms of our design projects. The marketing team work exceptionally hard to bring you all the very latest in Victoriaplumb news that will inform you of any great offers, new products and even help and advice on creating your dream bathroom.

Having a dedicated team here at Victoriaplumb allows us to give the best possible service to you. From the moment you click onto our website or call our helpful and friendly call centre, we can assure you that choosing us for your perfect bathroom was the best decision you ever made.

If the work you require involves any maintenance of gas supply they have to be Corgi registered (in the UK). Suitably qualified plumbers will have a Corgi registration number, and this can be checked on the Corgi website. Always ask and check the number, and do not always assume that the information detailed in the advert or relayed via a third person is always correct.. To achieve Corgi registration, a plumber needs to pass a Certificate of Competence through an Accredited Certification Scheme.

It is also worth checking if they are a member of the IPHE (The Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering). This IPHE has been in existence for over 100 years and is still very well respected. Many qualified plumbers are members, but it is not a legal requirement.

Basic qualifications for a plumber can include an NVQ and technical certificate. This is normally achieved whilst working as an apprentice under the supervision of a suitably qualified plumber.

If you are in any doubt about the work involved, then approach someone professionally qualified or registered and check the details with the relevant professional body.

Plumbers can be used on a variety of projects

• Bathrooms - Installation of bathroom suites, baths, showers, taps, basins, heated towel rails, bathroom furniture and accessories making sure everything is watertight and correctly sealed.
• Toilets and basins- Advice on selecting the right type of products and their installation along with any associated pipe work.
• Central Heating - This can include installation of gas, electric or solid fuel boilers, all pipe work and or under floor heating. We always recommend that the plumber is CORGI registered for this type of work.
• Drainage - Connection of the domestic water system to the mains water supply and also removing effluent into mains sewage systems or a septic tank.
• Repairs – Repair work and maintenance on any or all of the above projects.

Where to find a good plumber

• The best option is always to ask friends and family to recommend someone they used and who did a good job at a reasonable price. Make sure that they did actually use them.
• Plumbing work is practical and logical, so have a think about what the job might entail before the plumber arrives. This will make you better prepared to understand what they say is reasonable.
• If you are in any doubt then use a professionally qualified plumber who is Corgi registered or perhaps a registered plumber from the IPHE. This does not always guarantee good work but its the best option after personal recommendation.
• If its a reasonable size job, then make sure you get at least three quotes and compare each of them. Check what each one says about the work required, how long it will take, and how much it will cost. The quotes must always be provided in writing, and not just verbal, and must not be estimates. Look out for any small print which relates to any potential added costs.
• If product parts are required have a look on bathroom websites and see how much they are charging for the part. Is the trade-price reasonable and competitive?

View our bathroom furniture range here

Shower Accessories
Roll Top Baths
Standard Baths (Corner Baths / (Straight Baths / (Shower Baths)
Whirlpool Baths
Taps
Bathroom Suites
Shower Enclosures
Shower Trays
Heated Towel Rails
and Bathroom Accessories ((Bathroom Mirrors and (Waste Fittings)

So if you are interesting in saving money on any of these bathroom product ranges please visit our new Winter Sale Section by clicking here - winter bathroom sale.

Customer care can now be found on 0844 804 45 45.

If you would like to purchase your bathroom products on “buy now pay in 6 months” our credit number is now 0844 804 43 43.

The Luxury Bath/Shower Mixer Standpipe is available for £199 on Victoriaplumb.com and can be found either in the Roll Top Baths section or Bathroom Accessories section of the site.

A heated towel rail provides warmth to both yours towels and bathroom. Leaving you with nice and warm towels after your showers whilst helping your bathroom to stay warm and dry.

Ladder Rail:

As the name says it, this group compromises all products which resemble a traditiona ladder. Is divded in flat and curved considering the shape of the horizontal bars.

Power Sources:

Central Heating (only)
The towel warmer can be plumbed into the Central Heating System like any other type of conventional heater (i.e. Panel Radiator). This type of power is cheaper but the towel warmer can only be operated when the Central Heating System is on which is usually during the winder season.

Electrical (only)
This type of power has the advantage of not requiring pipe work for the towel warmer to be fitted. An electrical element with a fused spur is required. An Electrical Element consists of a rod which is screwed into the towel warmer and electrically heated bringing up the temperature of the water contained in the rail.

Dual Option
With the use of a T-piece, the towel warmer can be installed to work on either of the previous power sources (one at a time). This guarantees the low cost of a central heating system during the winter whilst keeping the practicality of electrical during the summer.

New features include:
- Bathroom product zoom: you can now see what you’re buying in great detail before you pay hard earned cash.
- Print product page: print off your bathroom product and specification to show to others.
- Colour themes for each section.
- New colour coordinated Easy to use navigation: The navigation is now coordinated with the relevant section (i.e. bathroom suites is light blue, showers is green, etc), the usability of our navigation has always been one the most compliment parts of our website so we have worked with the previous design and come up with a modern and improved version.
- New Internet Security Information Page.
- New Delivery Information Page.
- “Delivery Type” indicator on checkout so you know exactly how long it will take for your bathroom product to arrive at your door.

We have also improved the layout / hierarchy of Victoriaplumb.com so that it is easier to access the products i.e. less clicks from starting bathroom shopping to buying a bathroom.

So please do enjoy the new look Victoriaplumb.com when shopping for you ideal bathroom suite.