- Postcode districts
- LA13, LA14, LA15
- Nearby
- Heysham, Morecambe and Fleetwood
- Guide price
- £5,600–£13,250
- Typical time on site
- 5–10 working days
- Water
- Soft across most of Cumbria
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does an accessible bathroom cost in Barrow in Furness?
In Barrow in Furness, an accessible bathroom typically costs £5,600–£13,250 including VAT, based on North West England prices. Labour costs in North West England put local prices at about 6% below the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.
Level-access shower
- Thermostatic shower, seat and rails
Accessible wet room
- Comfort-height WC, support rails
Walk-in or low-level bath
- Door or low-entry bath
Guide prices for Barrow in Furness including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Barrow in Furness
In Barrow in Furness we cover LA13, LA14 and LA15; we also cover Heysham, 14.3 miles away, and Morecambe.
In Barrow in Furness, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. If your Barrow in Furness bathroom is upstairs on timber joists, we check them before promising a fully level floor. If you are planning ahead in Barrow in Furness rather than reacting to a fall, a low-profile shower and hidden rail backing can go in now and be added to later.
Most of Cumbria is supplied with soft water. If that holds for your street in Barrow in Furness, 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.
What the job includes
- A home survey of how the room is used now and what needs to change, including door width and turning space
- A basin set at a height that suits sitting or standing
- A fold-down shower seat and grab rails fixed into solid wall or timber backing fitted behind the boards
- Removal of the bath and a level-access or low-profile shower in its place, or a full level-floor wet room
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.
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.
Rules that apply in England
In England, a Disabled Facilities Grant from your local council can pay up to £30,000 towards adaptations such as a level-access shower. Fitting a new electric shower, or any other new circuit or wiring change in the bathroom, is notifiable under Part P.
