Accessible bathrooms in Purley

Postcode districts: CR2, CR5, CR8
Nearby: Coulsdon, South Croydon and Carshalton
Guide price: £7,500–£17,500
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days
Water: Very hard across most of Greater London
Survey: Free, at your home

What does an accessible bathroom cost in Purley?

Our guide price for an accessible bathroom in Purley is £7,500–£17,500 including VAT. Prices in London run at about 25% above the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Typical

Level-access shower

£7,500–£13,000

Slip-resistant floor

Accessible wet room

£10,000–£17,500

Level floor throughout

Walk-in or low-level bath

£7,500–£15,000

Thermostatic filler

Guide prices for Purley including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Purley

We cover every part of Purley, including CR2, CR5 and CR8, and nearby Coulsdon (1.7 miles) and South Croydon (1.9 miles).

In Purley, many bathrooms are in flats or converted houses, so we check lease consents, access and the floor below before we price. If someone in your Purley home is finding the bath hard to get in and out of, a level-access shower in the same space is usually the first option we look at. If you are planning ahead in Purley rather than reacting to a fall, a low-profile shower and hidden rail backing can go in now and be added to later.

Supplies across most of Greater London are very hard. If your supply in Purley is the same, limescale on shower glass and heads is a real issue: easy-clean glass, rub-clean nozzles and a squeegee make a big difference. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

A fold-down shower seat and grab rails fixed into solid wall or timber backing fitted behind the boards
Slip-resistant floor tiles or safety flooring that grips when wet
Lever taps, contrasting colours for rails and fittings, and good lighting for people with low vision
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

Seat

A wall-mounted fold-down seat saves space and stays put. A freestanding shower stool is portable but takes floor space and can shift.

Colour contrast

Contrast between floor, walls, rails and the WC seat makes the room easier to use for people with sight loss or dementia.

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.

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Accessible bathrooms in Purley: questions

How much should I budget for an accessible bathroom in Purley?

An accessible bathroom in Purley usually costs £7,500–£17,500 including VAT. The final figure comes down to what you choose and what we find at the survey; your written quote lists every item so you can see where the money goes.

Is the home survey in Purley really free?

Yes. We visit, measure the room, check the pipework, drainage and electrics, and talk through what you want. You then get a written, itemised quote with no obligation to go ahead.

Do you cover CR2 in Purley?

Yes. We cover all of Purley, including CR2, CR5 and CR8, and nearby Coulsdon, South Croydon and Carshalton. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Purley?

Can you fit a level-access shower upstairs?

Yes. On a timber floor, the joists are checked and a shower former is set down into the floor so the finished surface is level with the rest of the room. Where the joists run the wrong way or cannot be cut, a very low-profile tray with a gentle ramp is the alternative.