Taps Empire Reviews 

531
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Considering 84 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently highlight the exceptionally fast delivery service, highly competitive prices, and the great overall quality of the various products received. Many people find the online ordering process straightforward and appreciate the helpful, constant updates provided regarding their delivery schedules. Some reviewers were not happy with specific delivery problems, mentioning that parcels were occasionally left unattended on doorsteps or got lost in transit. A few consumers also pointed out that customer support team was unaccommodating and completely unwilling to assist when attempting to resolve these shipping issues.

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Product

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Price

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent! Best price for a Franke accessory out of any of the suppliers. Website and payment process very easy to navigate. We have used Taps twice, each of our orders arrived very promptly with go... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Web-sit was clear & easy to navigate. Found what I wanted quickly; costs were clearly displayed; delivery date was very soon & price was competitive. When the product arrived it was well packaged & h... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered replacement Bristan Tap valve/cartridges! They arrived sooner than expected and were exactly what I needed! Good products! Good Price! Reliable delivery! Well done Taps Empire!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick reply to my question, reasonable price and prompt delivery, good results. Better than another different company that took my money and order then told me it wasn’t in stock.


Company details

  1. Bathroom Supply Store
  2. Bathroom Remodeler
  3. Heating Equipment Supplier
  4. Kitchen Remodeler
  5. Plumbing Supply Store
  6. Shower Door Shop

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Taps Empire is U.K.'s leading retailer of bathrooms, taps, mixers, showers and radiators.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely poor quality of product and ridiculous customer service

I bought an Ideal Standard Tesi Aquablade Close Coupled Toilet 6/4l with Standard Thin Seat and had an extremely disappointing experience with this purchase.
The toilet pan was delivered unboxed, which immediately raised concerns by the installer. A visual inspection was carried out before installation and no cracks were visible at that time. However, after only two weeks of normal use, a long crack appeared, causing safety concerns.
After a lengthy back-and-forth and delays in communication, a replacement was eventually offered as a “gesture of goodwill”. I was explicitly told the replacement would be fully inspected by the quality department prior to dispatch.
Unfortunately, the replacement delivered was in an even worse condition, with severe and clearly visible cracking. The delivery arrived without prior notice, and unlike the first delivery, the driver refused to bring the item into the property, leaving me to inspect it at the doorstep. This was particularly difficult as I was unable to move the item myself.
Given that this was the second severely damaged toilet pan supplied, and that the condition of the replacement directly contradicted the assurance that it had been quality-checked, I have completely lost confidence in both the product quality and the customer service.
While I understand the retailer acts as an intermediary, there is still a responsibility to ensure that suppliers provide products of acceptable quality. Overall, this has been a very stressful and frustrating experience, totally unacceptable and I would not recommend this company based on my experience. I am now requesting refund and waiting for their reply.

29 October 2025
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Reply from Taps Empire

Dear Carol

We have reviewed the details regarding the toilet delivered two months ago, and can confirm that no communication was received prior to the email earlier this year regarding the crack observed while cleaning. As the item was installed and in use, photographs showing the installed item and the crack were requested. The initial inspection of the photographs provided to the Ideal Standard warranty team suggested the damage may have resulted from impact or incorrect installation, as the item was delivered in perfect condition. However, a replacement was arranged from Ideal Standard as a gesture of goodwill.

We sincerely apologise that the replacement arrived damaged, despite being palletised and shrink wrapped. Please note that our drivers are generally restricted to ground-floor entrance drop-offs and any delivery beyond that point remains at the driver's individual discretion. Since you have opted not to receive a further replacement, we have contacted Ideal Standard to process a full refund for the item under your warranty.

Regards

Tim

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Web-sit was clear & easy to navigate

Web-sit was clear & easy to navigate. Found what I wanted quickly; costs were clearly displayed; delivery date was very soon & price was competitive. When the product arrived it was well packaged & had a reminder in the box to check the product thoroughly for damage and defects.

5 January 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service…

The delivery time was as quoted with good communication and efficient delivery from the courier. Product was as described and excellent.

17 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

I rang to check the toilet was in stock as I wanted it urgently, a helpful staff member said it was and I ordered it. To my amazement it arrived at lunch time the next day! Great Service

18 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent All Round Service

Taps Empire provide an excellent service from start to finish. From an easy to navigate website, excellent communication and customer support, to the rapid dispatch and delivery of a product I couldn't be happier with. Even when I discovered a small component was missing Taps Empire promptly resolved the issue FREE of charge, even though I'd ordered the item a month prior to that - a lot of bathroom related companies likely wouldn't have been so helpful. Excellent value for the money and I will definitely be purchasing from Taps Empire again in the future.

19 November 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent! Best price for a Franke accessory out of any of the suppliers. Website and payment process very easy to navigate. We have used Taps twice, each of our orders arrived very promptly with goods in perfect condition. Would definitely use Taps Empire again.

14 November 2025
Unprompted review

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