What does an accessible bathroom cost in the West Midlands?
Our guide range in the West Midlands is £5,900–£13,750 including VAT.
Level-access shower
- Thermostatic shower, seat and rails
Accessible wet room
- Comfort-height WC, support rails
Walk-in or low-level bath
- Door or low-entry bath
Guide prices for West Midlands including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.
Which towns do we cover in the West Midlands?
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Dudley
- Walsall
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
- West Bromwich
- Halesowen
- Stourbridge
- Smethwick
- Willenhall
- Tipton
- Bloxwich
- Wednesfield
- Washwood Heath
- Aston
- Shirley
- Brierley Hill
- Aldridge
- Acocks Green
- Bartley Green
- Wednesbury
- Kingswinford
Hardness differs from one part of the West Midlands to the next. A quick wipe of the glass and an easy-clean coating are worth having on a new shower in Birmingham. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier. If you are applying to your council for a grant, we provide an itemised written quote for your Birmingham home to go with the application.
What the job includes
- A basin set at a height that suits sitting or standing
- 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 home survey of how the room is used now and what needs to change, including door width and turning space
- A comfort-height WC, with support rails where needed
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.
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.
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.
Rail positions
Rails go where you need support: beside the WC, at the shower entry and near the seat. We set heights with the user at the survey so they suit their reach.
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.