- Postcode districts
- TQ12
- Nearby
- Torquay, Paignton and Brixham
- Guide price
- £6,100–£14,250
- Typical time on site
- 5–10 working days
- Water
- Soft across most of Devon
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does an accessible bathroom cost in Newton Abbot?
Guide price in Newton Abbot: £6,100–£14,250 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. 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 Newton Abbot including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Newton Abbot
In Newton Abbot we cover TQ12; we also cover Torquay, 6 miles away, and Paignton.
In Newton Abbot, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. For Newton Abbot homes where the only toilet is in the bathroom, we plan the work so it stays usable for as much of the job as possible. If you are applying to your council for a grant, we provide an itemised written quote for your Newton Abbot home to go with the application.
Water across much of Devon is soft. If that holds for your street in Newton Abbot, 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 comfort-height WC, with support rails where needed
- Lever taps, contrasting colours for rails and fittings, and good lighting for people with low vision
- 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
Decisions to make first
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 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.
