Yet another family business and I don't know if you've noticed, but the majority of family businesses are very friendly, down to earth and have managed to stay in business for a very long time! This one in particular...59 years, they'll be having their 60th anniversary next year - wow! Lucky they're not floating on the stock market as they would've been sold to foreign investors much like a few other SA icons now long gone.
I have never had a bad experience at Routleys, they have always been very helpful with advice and competitive on price. Mind you when we have purchased from here it was for major renovations, hence we've been given good deals as we purchased everything required, except for the tiles which they don't sell. It's a on stop shop for a bathroom, kitchen or laundry renovation or building from scratch and sometimes you can do better on your own than getting your plumbers trade ticket pricing.
Their show rooms are very well laid out and give great ideas of what can be achieved and the look you can create, so home decorators can do without the interior designers fee. And this too is a great place for interir designers scouting for ideas also.
Many of their staff are either family or highly commited individuals who have been working there for many years and that's a rare occurance. The lady I spoke with during our purchases has been with the company for over 20 years. So all of them you can be assured know their products and can steer you in the right direction.
There's a car park round the back or if that's full, park down the side street as it's not a good idea parking on Unley Rd.
If you've been to other plumbing places and think you've got the best price...then make this your last stop, I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised. read more