Accessible Bathrooms

Why Accessibility Matters

Bathrooms Should Work for You - Not Against You

A lot of the bathrooms we're asked to renovate were originally designed without much thought for long-term use. High-sided baths that are difficult to step into. Enclosed shower cubicles with narrow openings. Layouts that leave very little room to move. ‍ These aren't always problems that appear overnight. Often it's a gradual change - a bathroom that used to work fine starts feeling less comfortable, or a family member's needs shift. In many of the homes we work in across Wokingham, Crowthorne and Binfield, the bathrooms were fitted 15-20 years ago and simply weren't designed with accessibility in mind.

We install bathrooms that address this properly - not by making the space feel clinical, but by building in practical features that improve everyday comfort without compromising on how the room looks and feels.

What We Install

What an Accessible Bathroom Installation Includes

Every project is different, but these are the types of changes we carry out regularly: ‍

Step-free shower access

‍Walk-in showers and wet rooms with low-profile or level-access trays, removing the need to step over a raised edge. We fit linear drains and gradient floors so water drains properly without any trip hazards.

Practical layouts with more space

‍Repositioning fixtures to create more room to move. This often means removing a bath that's no longer used and replacing it with a walk-in shower, freeing up floor space for easier access - including wheelchair or walking frame use where needed.

Grab rails and support

‍Properly fixed grab rails positioned where they're actually useful - next to the shower, beside the toilet, and at entry points. We fix into solid structure, not just plasterboard, so they're safe to rely on.

Comfort height toilets and basins

‍Sanitaryware set at heights that reduce strain. Comfort height toilets are slightly higher than standard, making sitting down and standing up easier. Wall-hung basins can be set at whatever height suits the user.

Non-slip surfaces

‍Floor tiles chosen for grip as well as appearance. We use porcelain tiles with appropriate slip ratings and can advise on which finishes offer the best balance between safety and aesthetics.

Thermostatic controls

‍Shower valves with built-in thermostatic protection to prevent scalding. These are standard in all our installations but especially important in accessible bathrooms.