Why are wall mounted taps so expensive!!!!

9 months ago

It’s crazy, £300 minimum for the absolute cheapest model for any of the decent brands, once you factor in the (not included) concealed body etc.

We really don’t want to put jusy anything into the wall beneath the tiles and end up with a faulty leaking mess. Struggling to justify the expense!

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8 months ago

I thought I would share what I did in the end. We had quite a limited budget, and I am a great worrier about making a mistake with investing in something where I might change my mind later.. let alone worries about plumbing disasters! I also decided I quite like chrome, which I think has a clean and timeless feel compared to other metals.

So I used the budget to conceal the toilet only. I hate looking at and trying to clean around a toilet cistern. I found a concealed toilet set from Builder Depot which was £380 all in including Grohe frame, cistern, flush buttons, toilet and lid (I can’t believe the toilet flush buttons alone cost £65 to buy..). It looks great, and everything is accessible from the access panel built into the flush panel..

For the taps I picked up a great set from Builder Depot, Hansgrohe and only £65 and they look polished and very nice. And easy to replace.

And the bath/shower is a bit of a splurge for a wall mounted mixer, also Hansgrohe, it has a built in bath filler, it comes out the wall rather than the bath (less cleaning), and just 2 holes in the tiles (hot and cold pipes) in the standard 150mm position so again easy to fix/replace!

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Sarah U-S
9 months ago
Depending on how much of a rush you are in, make a wish list and then keep an eye on eBay. I’ve kitted out a couple of bathrooms like this. I do my research, decide upon brands and models and then regularly check listings. Lots of people buy things and then change their mind, and then sell on. My last bathroom had Crosswater taps, grohe shower and Geberit cistern - and I got all brand new but at a much reduced prices. I appreciate that this isn’t the method if you need them tomorrow… 😂
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9 months ago
I have this Grohe tap which is half the price you quoted (was even less last year when I bought it). The concealed body cost a bit more than the tap when I bought it. I bought most of my items online looking for the best price from reputable brands.

https://www.victorianplumbing.co.uk/grohe-essence-wall-mounted-2-hole-basin-mixer-m-size-chrome-19408001?categoryId=3c62350e-6d5d-4280-b15b-9fd40e04d341-2C4A:en-GB
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User
9 months ago
Whoops, you said £300 for tap and concealed body. Sounds about right. I paid about £250 last year.
Overton Windows
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9 months ago
Thanks! That’s a great looking tap but yes its now £200 for the concealed body alone! I appreciate this is good quality stuff but the prices are insane, and it is so tempting to get the cheaper stuff from Victoria Plum etc
Sonia
9 months ago
Why not go to a bathroom showroom and look at some mid range taps, or even a plumbers merchants who have no showrooms but sell lots of bathroom items? Victoria Plum or high end are not the only options. My sink and tap were from a local bathroom showroom and quite reasonable and still in good nick 8 years later.
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9 months ago
Yes Sonia I think you’re right. Some old fashioned advice might be helpful too! I’m getting lost in a maze of different shower valves lol. Time to get a life..
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HouseReno
9 months ago
I got a wall mounted tap from PlumbHQ for under £300 I got mine in a brushed brass colour and I love it it looks so classy and for such a good price https://plumbhq.uk/products/brushed-brass-rounded-square-wall-mounted-2-tap-hole-basin-mixer-with-plate maybe have a look on their website ?
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Pearlosa
9 months ago
Yes, faucets / taps and similar accessories can be very pricey. The above recommendation of looking on eBay is something that I've tried too (and it worked) so it may be worth having a look at variations of brand and design in your search to find the best options. You're sure to find a good deal.

Failing that, it would be worth looking for offers with local companies and grouping your purchases together to get the best deal.

Hope this helps.
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https://r.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=AwrIfYPPGrFk31UIWlh3Bwx.;_ylu=Y29sbwMEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny/RV=2/RE=1689357136/RO=10/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.barwick.co.uk%2fproductPDF%2fPINL07.pdf/RK=2/RS=3V8W3ZvvGwadJtetdfrFfcyOFkc- I hopethis takes you to the White space pinlux wall mounted basin mixer, in chrome we can do it for £152.84 + VAT. It is for combi boiler or high pressure systems
cyqi
8 months ago
They are bit expensive, however you have not seen how expensive wetroom linear drain is. I am looking now, any decent brand will cost £400+. There are so many lower end ones I dare not to buy as it will the fitting that is impossible to change without digging up the floor.
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8 months ago
I found Builder Depot to be good for price too when I was renovating my bathroom. Got my Grohe wc and frame from them.

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