- Postcode districts
- HP1, HP2, HP3
- Nearby
- Berkhamsted, St Albans and North Watford
- Guide price
- £6,400–£14,750
- Typical time on site
- 5–10 working days
- Water
- Very hard across most of Hertfordshire
- Survey
- Free, at your home
What does an accessible bathroom cost in Hemel Hempstead?
Guide price in Hemel Hempstead: £6,400–£14,750 including VAT, depending on the room and what you choose. Labour costs in East of England put local prices at about 6% above the UK guide figure. 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 Hemel Hempstead including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Working in Hemel Hempstead
We work right across Hemel Hempstead — HP1, HP2 and HP3 — and in neighbouring Berkhamsted and St Albans.
Hemel Hempstead has a wide mix of house ages, so the survey is where we spot old lead pipework, weak joists or a tight soil stack. For Hemel Hempstead 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 someone in your Hemel Hempstead 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.
Most of Hertfordshire has very hard water. If your supply in Hemel Hempstead 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
- 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
Decisions to make first
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.
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.
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.
