Following the acquisition of Lakes Bathrooms and Lakes Showering Spaces by Hiatt Hardware Group, Lakes has named Claygate Distribution Limited as a strategic distribution partner, significantly expanding the brand’s reach across the UK bathroom and plumbing trade from 12 June 2026.
Lakes Bathrooms and Lakes Showering Spaces, part of Hiatt Hardware Group, has confirmed a new strategic distribution partnership with Claygate Distribution Limited, one of the UK’s leading distributors of bathroom and plumbing products.
Claygate will launch its updated catalogue and website on 12 June 2026, incorporating the full Lakes product range. Stock will be held at Claygate’s modern warehouse facilities to support immediate order fulfilment and continue to deliver exceptional customer service from day one of the partnership.
Their strong reputation for service excellence and customer care aligns closely with the Lakes vision and strategic ambitions, making them a natural choice as a distribution partner.
Claygate Distribution represents more than 40 leading industry brands, alongside an exclusive designer collection and a range of affordable bathroom solutions. The partnership provides Lakes with a significant platform to expand its market presence and reach new trade customers through Claygate’s established network.
Claygate will stock Lakes’ core ranges including Wave, Classic, Modular Walk-In and Roku, integrating these into its established service model. Both sales teams will work collaboratively to support existing customers and develop new business opportunities across the combined portfolio.
“This is a really exciting development for Lakes. Claygate are the UK’s premier specialist bathroom distributor and a natural fit for our brand – their reputation for service excellence and their reach across the trade speaks for itself. For our existing customers, it’s very much business as usual and we’re looking forward to working closely with the Claygate team to introduce Lakes to an even wider audience.”
Mick Bone, Sales Director, Lakes Bathrooms
“What we have learned over the years continues to shape who we are today, and we will continue to work together to build a successful business that benefits all.”
Malcolm Thomas, Sales Director, Claygate Distribution Limited
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to service excellence, growth and long-term success. Claygate’s reputation for customer care and operational reliability closely aligns with the Lakes brand values and strategic ambitions under Hiatt Hardware Group ownership.
