Accessible bathrooms in Portsmouth

Postcode districts: PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5, PO6
Nearby: Gosport, South Hayling and Fareham
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 Portsmouth?

Our guide price for an accessible bathroom in Portsmouth 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

Low or level-access tray

Accessible wet room

£9,000–£15,750

Room for a carer or wheelchair

Walk-in or low-level bath

£6,700–£13,500

Rails and non-slip finish

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

Working in Portsmouth

In Portsmouth we cover PO1, PO2, PO3 and 3 more postcode districts; we also cover Gosport, 1.7 miles away, and South Hayling.

Portsmouth is a big place with every kind of home, from terraces to flats to new builds, so we never price from a photo alone. If you are applying to your council for a grant, we provide an itemised written quote for your Portsmouth home to go with the application. If someone in your Portsmouth 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.

Supplies across most of Hampshire are hard. If your supply in Portsmouth 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 comfort-height WC, with support rails where needed
Removal of the bath and a level-access or low-profile shower in its place, or a full level-floor wet room
A basin set at a height that suits sitting or standing
Slip-resistant floor tiles or safety flooring that grips when wet

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 Portsmouth: questions

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

An accessible bathroom in Portsmouth 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.

How long does an accessible bathroom take?

Allow 5–10 working days on site for most jobs, plus the lead time for products after you approve the quote. We give you a day-by-day plan before work starts in Portsmouth.

Is the home survey in Portsmouth 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 PO1 in Portsmouth?

Yes. We cover all of Portsmouth, including PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4 and 2 more postcode districts, and nearby Gosport, South Hayling and Fareham. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

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.