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Internet bathroom recommendations please

Hi, I am shortly getting a new bathroom put in and am looking at sourcing most things from the Internet.

I am doing it on a budget, and have been looking at the various online sites, better bathrooms, Victoria plumb etc etc. Many of the products have ratings which to be honest appear to be far too good to be true!

I'm looking for a free standing bath, with a basin and toilet. Also hoping to put in a separate shower and have seen what looks to be a reasonably priced twyfords offset quadrant.

Can anyone suggest any good online sites which I can have confidence in?

I live in Cheltenham, so if anyone also knows any good local retailers (again, looking for contemporary look on a budget), it would be great to have some recommendations.
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  • Leif
    Leif Posts: 3,727 Forumite
    Under no circumstances use JA Bathrooms in Westcliff on Sea. :eek:
    Warning: This forum may contain nuts.
  • Ianwzzz
    Ianwzzz Posts: 246 Forumite
    Totally agree with Leif.
  • diywhynot
    diywhynot Posts: 742 Forumite
    Customers have used....
    showerstoyou.co.uk

    bathzones

    but see if local merchants can price match.
  • martinsurrey
    martinsurrey Posts: 3,368 Forumite
    Victoria plumb gets my vote BUT

    Sometimes things arrive broken, but they have ALWAYS replaced them without question (nextday).

    And in most cases they say just bin the broken item (even if it’s only got a scratch on it), which of course I don’t, I find some way of using it somewhere whichhides the fault.

    So use them, but only if you have a few days before you absolutely need something onsite.

    (they are perfect if you’re buying in advance for a project a few weeks away)
  • DevCoder
    DevCoder Posts: 3,362 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    We used bathstore, although we also attended in person as we were on holiday in London at the time. Didnt really need to though, just had a look around.

    Very good price and service (well compared to here anyway!)
  • paddyrg
    paddyrg Posts: 13,543 Forumite
    Based on the thread title I was going to suggest a certain daily newspaper, but you come away feeling dirtier than you entered.
  • savemoney
    savemoney Posts: 18,125 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
    Have you tried any local suppliers. I got mine recently done from trade supplier who sell direct to public too. Prices seemed reasonable and delivery is fairly quick.I managed to get 1800 acrylic bath, sink, toilet for under £200 inc taps and shower/tap thing which were well known brand. Plus I got a shower/tray/screen good quality but that did cost fair bit as I went for high quality
  • shadybrady
    shadybrady Posts: 28 Forumite
    I have used boundary bathrooms before, BUT I agree with savemoney in that if you can chat with a local trade supplier you can normally get a good deal and will be easier to sort if there is a problem.

    The last bathroom items we got were from the local supplier who did us a great deal.
    Isle of Man mortgage free wannabe !!
    Current debts : Mortgage - £54,000 approx / Credit Cards - £19,800 eek!
  • LutonGirl
    LutonGirl Posts: 468 Forumite
    We got a great suite from bathrooms.com. They kept us in touch about the delivery, arrived in great nick, we love it. Price was good and delivery was quick.
  • pimento
    pimento Posts: 6,243 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    I recently used the Big Bathroom shop. I bought a new loo and a basin. They don't charge for delivery unlike bathrooms.com. Fast delivery and I got a Quidco payment (already tracked).

    Both arrived well packaged and undamaged.
    "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." -- Red Adair
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