- Postcode districts
- WA11, WA12, WN4
- Nearby
- Haydock, Golborne and Newton-le-Willows
- Guide price
- £5,600–£13,250
- Typical time on site
- 5–10 working days
- Water
- Soft across most of Greater Manchester
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does an accessible bathroom cost in Ashton in Makerfield?
In Ashton in Makerfield, an accessible bathroom typically costs £5,600–£13,250 including VAT, based on North West England prices. Prices in North West England run at about 6% below 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.
Level-access shower
- Slip-resistant floor
Accessible wet room
- Level floor throughout
Walk-in or low-level bath
- Thermostatic filler
Guide prices for Ashton in Makerfield including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Ashton in Makerfield
In Ashton in Makerfield we cover WA11, WA12 and WN4; we also cover Haydock, 1.7 miles away, and Golborne.
In Ashton in Makerfield, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. If you are planning ahead in Ashton in Makerfield rather than reacting to a fall, a low-profile shower and hidden rail backing can go in now and be added to later. We can work alongside an occupational therapist assessment for your Ashton in Makerfield home, so the rails and seat go where they are needed.
Water across much of Greater Manchester is soft. If that holds for your street in Ashton in Makerfield, 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 basin set at a height that suits sitting or standing
- 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
- A fold-down shower seat and grab rails fixed into solid wall or timber backing fitted behind the boards
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.
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.
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.
