
Tapware & Fixtures
New tapware, mixers, and fittings, properly installed and matched to your existing plumbing, not just bolted on and hoped for.
Tapware is one of the fastest ways to change how a bathroom feels without touching the layout, but it's also easy to underestimate the install side. Mixer valves need to match your home's water pressure system, older pipework sometimes needs an adaptor or a minor plumbing change to accept a modern fitting, and getting the wall or bench penetrations sealed properly matters just as much on a tap as it does on a shower.
Water efficiency is worth a mention too. Fixtures sold in New Zealand carry a WELS (Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme) star rating, and a higher-rated tap, showerhead, or toilet can meaningfully cut water use without a noticeable difference in performance. If reducing water and hot-water heating costs is part of why you're upgrading, it's worth asking your matched specialist about WELS ratings directly rather than choosing on looks alone.
Whether it's a full suite (basin mixer, bath mixer, shower system, and toilet all matching) or a single fixture that finally needs replacing, tell us what you're after and whether you want supply-and-install or you've already bought the fittings and just need them fitted, and we'll match you with a specialist who does this work properly.
What's typically included
- Basin and bath mixer supply and installation
- Shower systems, rails, and roses
- Toilet suite supply and installation
- Heated towel rail installation
- Vanity and cabinet hardware fitting
- WELS-rated, water-efficient fixture options
Frequently asked questions
Can I supply my own tapware and just pay for installation?
Yes, install-only is a normal request. Mention it in your enquiry so the quote reflects labour only, and check the fixture's compatibility with your existing pipework and water pressure before you buy, since not every mixer suits every plumbing setup.
What does a WELS rating actually mean?
WELS (Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme) is New Zealand and Australia's standard star rating for how much water a tap, showerhead, or toilet uses. More stars means less water for the same job. It's displayed on the fixture's packaging and worth checking if lowering water and hot-water heating costs matters to you.
Will old pipes need updating to fit new tapware?
Sometimes. Very old fittings occasionally need an adaptor or a short section of pipework replaced to accept a modern mixer valve. Your matched specialist will check this during the quote rather than after the old tap's already off the wall.
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