Updating Your Bathroom
Updating Your Bathroom | Plumbing Fixture Replacements | Plumbing | Harrogate
Tired of drips, dated chrome and under-performing showers? HEP’s Harrogate team turns everyday bathrooms into feel-good spaces with swift, tidy plumbing fixture replacements that slot neatly into your schedule. From sleek mixer taps and eco-flush toilets to thermostatic showers that hit the perfect temperature every time, we supply and fit fixtures you’ll love to use and proud to show off.
Our Gas Safe and WRAS-approved engineers arrive on time, protect your home, and work with precision, leaving only gleaming new fittings and crystal-clear water pressure behind. All parts and labour are guaranteed, and we recycle your old units responsibly, so upgrading your bathroom is effortless, environmentally friendly and built to last.
FAQs
Which bathroom plumbing fixtures can you replace during an upgrade in Harrogate?
We can supply and install all common bathroom fixtures, including close-coupled or back-to-wall WCs, pedestal and countertop basins, mono-mixer or traditional pillar taps, thermostatic shower valves, electric showers, bath filler and overflow combos, freestanding or steel baths, towel radiators and even concealed cistern frames. If you have specialist items such as Japanese-style smart toilets or digital shower panels, we can also fit those as long as the manufacturer’s installation kit is provided.
Will I need new pipework when I swap out my existing fixtures?
Not always. If your current pipework is the correct size, in good condition and laid out to modern standards, we can often connect new fixtures to the existing runs. However, older copper or galvanised pipework may be undersized or corroded, and Victorian-era bathrooms in Harrogate often have awkward waste falls. During our survey we pressure-test supplies, camera-check wastes and measure fall angles. We will advise whether a partial re-pipe (for example upgrading to 15 mm or 22 mm PEX) or a full first-fix replacement would give you better flow rates, quieter operation and reduced leak risk.
How long does replacing bathroom fixtures usually take?
A straight like-for-like swap of a basin, WC and taps typically takes one working day. Adding a thermostatic shower valve and tiling repair usually extends the job to two days. If we are relocating services, replacing pipework in the floor or upgrading the soil stack, allow three to five days. We schedule jobs so that you are never left without at least one working WC overnight, and we protect floors and carpets with adhesive film and dust sheets throughout the project.
Are modern water-saving fixtures really worth the investment?
Yes. Dual-flush WCs can save up to 6 L per flush, equating to roughly 50 % less water use for a family of four. Aerated basin taps cut flow to 4–5 L / min without feeling weak, and thermostatic or digital shower valves maintain temperature within ±1 °C, reducing wastage while you "hunt" for the right mix. With Yorkshire Water’s current domestic tariff, most households recoup the additional fixture cost in 18–24 months, while also lowering their carbon footprint.
Do you handle building regulations, disposal of old fittings and post-installation cleanup?
Absolutely. We notify North Yorkshire Building Control where Part G (water efficiency) or Part H (drainage) sign-off is required, and provide completion certificates for your records. Old sanitaryware, taps and copper off-cuts are removed from site the same day and recycled where possible under our Waste Carrier Licence CBDU431234. After commissioning, we silicone-seal, polish chrome and leave the room vacuum-cleaned so it’s ready for immediate use.
What will a bathroom fixture replacement cost in Harrogate and what warranty do you offer?
Pricing depends on the fixture specification and any pipework modifications. As a guide, a like-for-like WC and basin swap starts from £480 including labour, a new thermostatic bar shower averages £320 supplied and fitted, and a full suite replacement with minor pipe rerouting ranges from £1,850–£2,600. All workmanship is guaranteed for 12 years under our membership of the Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors, and manufacturers’ warranties on fixtures are registered on your behalf (typically 5–25 years).