What does an accessible bathroom cost in County Down?
Our guide range in County Down is £5,300–£12,250 including VAT. Prices in County Down run at about 12% below the UK guide, based on Northern Ireland labour rates.
Level-access shower
- Low or level-access tray
Accessible wet room
- Room for a carer or wheelchair
Walk-in or low-level bath
- Rails and non-slip finish
Guide prices for County Down including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Which towns do we cover in County Down?
Water across much of County Down is soft. If that holds for your street in Bangor, limescale on shower glass and heads builds up slowly and a squeegee after use is usually enough. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier. If your Bangor bathroom is upstairs on timber joists, we check them before promising a fully level floor.
What the job includes
- Lever taps, contrasting colours for rails and fittings, and good lighting for people with low vision
- A basin set at a height that suits sitting or standing
- Removal of the bath and a level-access or low-profile shower in its place, or a full level-floor wet room
- A thermostatic shower valve, so the temperature stays safe and steady
- A home survey of how the room is used now and what needs to change, including door width and turning space
- A comfort-height WC, with support rails where needed
Decisions to make first
Low tray or level floor
A low-profile tray with a very shallow lip suits someone who can step a little. A tiled level floor falling to a drain is needed for a wheelchair or wheeled shower chair.
Rail positions
Rails go where you need support: beside the WC, at the shower entry and near the seat. We set heights with the user at the survey so they suit their reach.
Screen or curtain
A half-height or folding screen lets a carer help without getting soaked. A weighted curtain is easier than glass for some people to move.
Walk-in bath
A door or low-entry bath suits people who want to keep bathing, but you have to sit inside while it fills and drains.
Rules that apply in Northern Ireland
Building work to adapt a home for a disabled person can be zero-rated for VAT under HMRC VAT Notice 701/7. It is not means-tested; the person signs an eligibility declaration before work starts. Disabled Facilities Grants and similar schemes are means-tested and need council approval before any work begins. All electrics must meet BS 7671, with 30 mA RCD protection on every circuit.
In Northern Ireland, Disabled Facilities Grants of up to £25,000 are handled through the Housing Executive. Building control covers changes to drainage and ventilation, and wiring should follow BS 7671.