We specialise in walk-in and step-free showers
Distinctive Home Bathrooms of Lincolnshire will provide you with the very best shower environment available within your budget. We will help with the selection and sizing of your fixtures to make the best use of space and movement.
Over the years we have built up strong trading relationships with the best manufacturers and suppliers, enabling you to take advantage of amazing discounts. You won’t believe the savings possible when comparing our prices with the high street outlets and DIY stores.
We work up to a standard, never down to a price
No matter how low our prices, we ensure exacting standards of workmanship throughout the project. Our tradesmen are hand-picked, time-served craftsmen who take pride in their abilities and their attention to detail.
Our client’s welfare and property come first. All work areas and passages are completely protected and all debris disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.
We understand that a new shower room is a big decision, so we'll talk you through every detail and show you what products are available for what price. We make sure that every decision is the right decision.
Low overheads means more savings for you
With our trading links we are able to make huge savings against normal retail prices. We are then able to pass on these savings to our clients. In general we can usually save you between 20% and 40% on components.
As our overheads are very low it means that our labour costs are also extremely competitive when compared with the retail park companies who provide expensive fitting services.
Further savings for our valued senior clients
As well as benefitting from our everyday low pricing structures, our valued senior clients can also take advantage of further savings including VAT discounts where applicable.
Your questions answered
What is the average cost for a new shower room? ⇨
The cost of a new shower room depends on a number of factors including the quality of the components being fitted, the expertise and skillsets of the shower room installers, the condition of the existing walls and floor, and whether component locations are being changed.
A significant price factor is the extent of tiling required.
The current average price for a complete refit of a standard sized shower room in the UK costs between £8,000 and £12,000
What tradesmen do I need to install my new shower room? ⇨
A typical shower room refit will need a fitter, a carpenter, a tiler, a plasterer, an electrician and a decorator to complete all tasks professionally.
A reputable installation company will have all of these trades working for them.
By employing individual independent tradespeople can be time consuming, and can often end up with one party blaming another when things go wrong or over-run.
How do I find a reputable and honest shower room installation company? ⇨
Word of mouth and personal recommendations are always helpful.
Checkatrade is also a safe and reliable way to find a good shower room fitting company. They have a stringent vetting system and a client feedback procedure that keeps standards very high.
Checkatrade's members will have a points rating and league placement dependent on their service, skills, finish and value for money etc.
Distinctive Home Bathrooms is a member of Checkatrade, with a current average rating of 9.5 out of 10
How do I select the right shower room installer? ⇨
You should always get at least 2 - 3 quotes for your new shower room. The prices should be relatively similar if they are working to the same specifications.
A much cheaper quote usually means that the company will then need to work to a price and almost certainly cut corners and/or use sub-standard tradesmen and components. A much higher quote could mean that you are being taken advantage of.
A reputable shower room installation company will have Public Liability insurance against damage / loss and will normally provide a guarantee for their workmanship (usually 2-3 years).
Before placing an order it is always a good idea to check references and speak with recent clients of the company.
Is tiling or wall panelling (Mermaid panels for example) best? ⇨
Both are equally as good provided that they are laid/fitted correctly. Both need a sound and secure wall finish before fitting and this can mean that re-plastering is needed first.
Tiling is more durable but panelling is much quicker to installer. The panels are generally more expensive than tiles but because they can be fitted faster so the overall price difference is usually negligible.
Should I hand over a deposit when having a new shower room installed? ⇨
Given that shower room components usually account for around 50% of the project cost it is quite normal and usual to pay a deposit at the time of order. This is usually around 30%. The balance is then paid at the end of the project.
In the case of a large job where perhaps 2 or more rooms are being refitted it would be quite normal to agree a stage payment, say once 50% of the works are complete and to your satisfaction.
You should always receive an invoice for all payments and this should always include the company name, address, contact details, date, invoice number, brief description of goods/services supplied, company registration Number and VAT Registration Number.