New Flat Bathroom Fittings Checklist (Mumbai, 2026)
The complete per-room fittings list for a new flat, in buying order: concealed valve, mixer, shower set, basin mixer, small parts, accessories. Plus the five photographs to take on possession day and the two mistakes that cost the most.
Updated 2026-08-21 · Padmavati Ceramics - Authorized Jaquar Dealer
Short answer
For a new flat, work bathroom by bathroom and buy in this order: the concealed valve (if any), the mixer or diverter, the shower set, the basin mixer, the small parts, then the accessories. The two things that go wrong most often in new Mumbai possessions are (a) buying a concealed trim without the matching valve body already in the wall, and (b) buying a kitchen sink before measuring the base cabinet. Everything else is recoverable. Below is the complete per-room list with live price bands, plus what to check on the day you get the keys.
In detail
Before you buy anything: five photographs
Take these on your first visit to the flat and keep them on your phone. They answer most of the questions we would otherwise have to ask you.
- The shower wall, showing the outlets or the existing mixer.
- The basin area, showing the tap hole (or absence of one) and the valves underneath.
- The WC area, showing the flush plate and the health-faucet connection.
- The kitchen base cabinet, with a tape measure across the internal width.
- The cistern opening with the old flush plate removed, if you are replacing it.
Send them to us on WhatsApp and we will tell you what fits before you spend anything.
The builder-fitted question
Most new Mumbai towers hand over with basic fittings already installed. Three possibilities, and they lead to very different budgets:
Concealed bodies already cast into the wall. Common in newer towers. If the body is a reputable brand, you may be able to change only the visible trim — far cheaper than re-chasing tiled walls. Send us a photo of the wall opening and we will tell you honestly whether the trim you want is compatible.
Exposed fittings on existing wall points. Easiest case. Anything exposed that matches the outlet spacing will fit, so you have the full catalogue to choose from.
Nothing fitted, points only. A blank slate, and the moment to decide concealed vs exposed — see concealed vs exposed shower systems.
The complete per-bathroom list
Items 1, 11 and 12 are the ones missing from most quotes. Check for them explicitly.
The kitchen
The measurement that matters. The internal width of the base cabinet sets the maximum sink. As a working rule the cut-out needs at least 50–75 mm less than the cabinet's internal width. Builder kitchens in newer Thane, Kandivali and Mira Road towers are frequently built to a 24-inch cabinet, which rules out the 34 x 20 inch double bowl most people assume they want. Full working in the kitchen sink size guide.
Then decide single vs double bowl (guide) and steel vs quartz (guide).
Decide the finish once, for the whole flat
Pick the finish before you price anything, because it moves every number by 25–90%. Two practical rules:
- One finish per bathroom, minimum. Taps, shower, arm, accessories, visible waste and trap.
- Chrome for everything hidden, whatever the visible finish is. A ₹520 chrome stop valve under a vanity does the identical job to a ₹4,710 gold one.
If a designer has specified a finish, see it in person before ordering a whole flat's worth. Black matt, graphite, gold dust and antique bronze photograph badly and vary between brands — Jaquar finishes guide.
Specify by room, not by brand
The single biggest saving available on a new flat:
This typically removes 20–30% from an all-one-brand quote with no daily compromise.
Before you pay
- A GST invoice, always. It is what a service centre asks for during a warranty visit.
- A dealer the manufacturer recognises. Jaquar publishes a dealer locator — check any seller there. We are listed for Borivali West.
- A quote with model codes on every line. "Basin mixer — ₹8,000" cannot be compared with anything.
- Plausible pricing. Genuine dealer discounts run roughly 10–35% below MRP depending on brand. A 60%-off listing is a warning.
Getting it delivered in Mumbai
We deliver across Mumbai and the MMR free on prepaid orders, dispatched in 2–4 business days, with free replacement within 7 days for anything damaged, defective or wrong. If your possession date is fixed, tell us — it is better to have the fittings on site before the plumber than to hold him up.
Area-specific advice — travel routes, water hardness, what the local housing stock means for your choice — is on our area pages.
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FAQ
What bathroom fittings do I need for a new flat?
Per bathroom: concealed valve (if going concealed), wall mixer or diverter, overhead shower, shower arm, hand shower and rail, basin mixer or tap, health faucet, WC-area tap, waste coupling, bottle trap, three or four angle valves, flush plate and accessories. Plus a kitchen sink and kitchen faucet.
Should I change the builder-fitted taps in a new flat?
Often only the visible trims need changing. If the concealed body already cast into the wall is a reputable brand, swapping just the trim is far cheaper than re-chasing tiled walls. Send a photo of the wall opening and we will tell you honestly whether it can be done.
What should I photograph before buying fittings for a new flat?
Five things: the shower wall showing the outlets, the basin area showing the tap hole and valves, the WC area showing the flush plate and health-faucet connection, the kitchen base cabinet with a tape measure across the internal width, and the cistern opening with the old flush plate removed.
What is the most common mistake in a new flat?
Two: buying a concealed trim without the matching valve body in the wall, and buying a kitchen sink before measuring the base cabinet. Builder kitchens in newer towers are frequently built to a 24-inch cabinet, which rules out the 34 x 20 inch double bowl most people picture.
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