How to maintain your new wet room
Simple steps to reduce leaks, staining, mould and drainage issues after a wet room or shower upgrade.
Advice Centre
Home improvement advice from 1st Call
Practical guides for customers planning bathroom renovations, wet rooms, wall panels and property maintenance across South Wales.
Advice Centre
Practical bathroom and property maintenance advice
Useful guides for homeowners and landlords planning bathroom work, wet room maintenance, wall panels and property improvements.
Bathroom wall panels vs tiles
A practical comparison of bathroom panels and tiles, including finish, speed, maintenance and cost considerations.
Bathroom renovation cost in South Wales
What affects bathroom renovation prices and what customers should consider before asking for a quote.
How to prepare for a bathroom renovation
What to sort out before work starts — access, product choices, water shut-off and realistic timescales.
Landlord bathroom maintenance checklist
A practical checklist covering leaks, silicone, ventilation, flooring and panels to keep rental bathrooms in good shape.
LVT flooring in bathrooms: pros and cons
What LVT flooring is, why it suits bathrooms, its limitations, and what to check before fitting.
Signs of poor bathroom installation
How to spot bad workmanship — leaks, poor silicone, drainage issues and loose fittings — before they become costly.
What to check before replacing a bath with a shower
Drainage, water pressure, wall condition and planning considerations to think through before committing.