Bathroom Fitting in Burgess Hill and Hassocks
Bath or Shower?

When planning a new bathroom, you might find yourself wondering whether to go with a bath or shower. The right choice for you depends on a range of factors, such as preference, space and user requirements. With vast experience in wet rooms, en suites and bathroom fitting, the team at Lindfield Plumbing & Heating can help you find the perfect option for your home in Burgess Hill, Hassocks or the surrounding areas.

Below, we look at key questions we ask our customers when designing bathrooms. If you are looking for inspiration for your project, please visit our website gallery.

Remember, for the best of both worlds, you can always opt for a shower over bath.

Bath or Shower? | Questions to Ask

How much space do you have?

No one wants a cramped, impractical bathroom, so you must consider how much space you have to work with. Baths take up a lot of room, but showers come in a range of sizes to suit any area. However, if you have sloped ceilings, a bath may be a better use of space because it can fit under the slope. Remember to make sure there’s room for everything else you need as well, such as a toilet, sink, towel heater and vanity.

Who will use the bathroom?

When it comes to bathroom fitting, it is vital to consider the needs of the user. For example:

Is saleability important to you?

For many people in Burgess Hill, Hassocks and the surrounding areas, a bath is a necessity. As such, when looking to buy, many people will dismiss a home without a bath. While the lack of a bath won’t necessarily affect your property's value, it can make it harder to sell. Additionally, en suites can boost your home's value.

Bath Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Can be cheaper

  • Allows for long soaks

  • Can use bubble bath, bath bombs, etc

  • Practical for bathing children

  • Important to homebuyers

Cons

  • Takes up more space

  • Uses more water

  • Baths take longer than showers

  • Standard baths aren’t practical for some elderly, disabled and less mobile persons

Shower Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Can save space

  • Can use less water

  • Quicker to use

  • More convenient for large and busy families

Cons

  • No option to soak

  • Glass doors require a lot of cleaning

  • Not as practical for families in Burgess Hill and Hassocks with young children

  • Cost of bathroom fitting is often higher due to showers costing more

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To explore bathroom fitting options in Hassocks, Burgess Hill and the nearby areas, call 01444 483511, 07811 295542 (Nathan) or 07875 485023 (Lawrence).