Accessible bathrooms in Hampshire

What does an accessible bathroom cost in Hampshire?

Our guide range in Hampshire is £6,700–£15,750 including VAT. Prices in Hampshire run at about 12% above the UK guide, based on South East England labour rates.

Typical

Level-access shower

£6,700–£11,750

Thermostatic shower, seat and rails

Accessible wet room

£9,000–£15,750

Comfort-height WC, support rails

Walk-in or low-level bath

£6,700–£13,500

Door or low-entry bath

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

Which towns do we cover in Hampshire?

Supplies across most of Hampshire are hard. If your supply in Southampton 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. If someone in your Southampton 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.

What the job includes

A basin set at a height that suits sitting or standing
Electrics by a qualified electrician, tested and certified, and an itemised quote you can give to a grant officer
A thermostatic shower valve, so the temperature stays safe and steady
Lever taps, contrasting colours for rails and fittings, and good lighting for people with low vision
Slip-resistant floor tiles or safety flooring that grips when wet
A comfort-height WC, with support rails where needed

Decisions to make first

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.

Colour contrast

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

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.

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

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 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.

Accessible bathrooms in Hampshire: questions

How much does an accessible bathroom cost in Hampshire?

An accessible bathroom in Hampshire typically costs £6,700–£15,750 including VAT, based on South East England prices. The free survey and itemised written quote give you the exact figure for your home.

Which towns in Hampshire do you cover?

We cover the whole of Hampshire, including Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke, Gosport, Waterlooville, Farnborough, Eastleigh and Winchester. If your town is not listed, we still cover it — get in touch with your postcode.

How long does an accessible bathroom take?

Most jobs take 5–10 working days on site once the products have arrived. We confirm a start date and a day-by-day plan when you approve the quote.

Is the water hard in Hampshire?

What is the difference between an accessible bathroom and a wet room?

An accessible bathroom is defined by who it is for; a wet room is a way of building the floor. Many accessible bathrooms are built as wet rooms because a level, fully tanked floor removes every step. Others use a low-profile tray, which costs less and suits people who can manage a small lip.