Accessible bathrooms in Fareham

Postcode districts: PO14, PO15, PO16
Nearby: Gosport, Portsmouth and Southsea
Guide price: £6,700–£15,750
Typical time on site: 5–10 working days
Water: Hard across most of Hampshire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does an accessible bathroom cost in Fareham?

Our guide price for an accessible bathroom in Fareham is £6,700–£15,750 including VAT. Labour costs in South East England put local prices at about 12% above the UK guide figure. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

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 Fareham including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Fareham

In Fareham we cover PO14, PO15 and PO16; we also cover Gosport, 4.5 miles away, and Portsmouth.

In Fareham, as anywhere, the age of the house decides a lot: pipe sizes, floor construction and where the soil stack runs. For Fareham 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 Fareham home to go with the application.

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

Lever taps, contrasting colours for rails and fittings, and good lighting for people with low vision
A comfort-height WC, with support rails where needed
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

Decisions to make first

Colour contrast

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

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.

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Accessible bathrooms in Fareham: questions

How much does an accessible bathroom cost in Fareham?

An accessible bathroom in Fareham usually costs £6,700–£15,750 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

Do you cover PO14 in Fareham?

Yes. We cover all of Fareham, including PO14, PO15 and PO16, and nearby Gosport, Portsmouth and Southsea. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Fareham?

Who handles building control for an accessible bathroom in Fareham?

Building control for Fareham is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

Do I pay VAT on a disabled bathroom?

Often not. Building work to adapt a home for a disabled person, such as converting a bath to a level-access shower, can be zero-rated under HMRC VAT Notice 701/7. It is not means-tested; the person, or someone on their behalf, signs an eligibility declaration. We go through which items qualify with you before quoting.