cheaper than Hansgrohe?

[eddielizzard]

any one know of a good manufacturer that does lovely stuff like hansgrohe, but without the colossal price tag?

Probably not so helpful , but there is a national online lot who advertise everywhere called Victoria something or other. They do.

Ah ok - thanks! When I saw the first part of your message it stopped at 'lot'. I thought you were going to tell me to buy a lottery ticket!

It's Victoria plumb, they don't have any actual stores though so you have to just order 'blind' online.

i've just had a look - they look very good.

have either of you bought the stuff? is it as good in rl as it looks in the photos?

What kind of stuff are you asking about?

If you are looking for taps try Crosswater. My builder, who is a bit of a snob about these things, rates them. Not super cheap but cheaper.

i'm after taps and shower mixers specifically.

crosswater do look good...

Apparently, the internal fittings are high quality which makes them very good value for money. We've gone with the mike lever range but I haven't tried them out yet as the bathroom is currently being fitted.

Have a look at Plumworld who often have good deals.

Grohe style is distinctive, I prefer Bristan which is top quality but may not be to your taste.

If you want a shower, Aquilisa are very good.

Have a look at Plumworld who often have good deals.

Grohe style is distinctive, I prefer Bristan which is top quality but may not be to your taste.

If you want a shower, Aquilisa are very good.

Hudson Reed do nice stuff - not sure how prices compare

Always shop around for any of this stuff - loads of online plumbing merchants competing on price.

well it's my mil who is on a small budget but has fallen in love with stuff from a local bathroom shop. trying to help her find similar stuff but at reasonable prices!

very stylish and small budget may not equal good quality.

Does she have a combi boiler?

have a look here

their architeckt brand is very budget.

thanks john - it's a combi boiler, so i guess that rules out electric or power showers. i'm checking out plumbworld now...

Hansgrohe is pretty hard to beat for their price point. You should easily get 20 years out of it.

with a combi boiler, it is useful to have your main shower off the combi, and if you have a second shower, an electric one, so you can use it when the boiler goes wrong. The electric one will not deliver so much hot water because it will only have about a third the power.

I have to say I agree with Piglet that Bristan is one of my favourite companies - what not to like made in UK and named after Brian & Stan. And Aqualisa would be my number one for showers in general.
I also think hansgrohe is really good value for money - just ordered one of their shower heads for my own shower.
I love taps & showers that are so good they come with 5 year manufacturers warranty.
I would avoid the really cheap stuff and warn you that they often work out more expensive in the long run.

You will get a better price at plumbers' merchants. I bought Hansgrohe Raindance showers and Bristan taps for our house along with Roca and Ideal Standard sanitary ware from plumbase. They are extremely good value when compared to Matki! Ask for a cash account and if you are buying multiple items, ask for a further discount!