Tim Doherty
Traditional plumbing skills used to involve taking care of lead flashings, guttering, downpipes and anything to do with underground drainage installations – but today the plumber is really only focused on the internal works. This will include space heating, hot and cold water supplies, waste pipes, sanitaryware and more.
If your plumber is working on a supply-and-fit basis for sanitaryware, be sure the spec matches the quality of products you’re after. This rustic oak Aquatrend suite from Frontline Bathrooms includes a 750mm wall unit and basin (£580), Ixos mono basin mixer (£110) and WC with soft close seat (£655)