Bathroom Installation Plymouth

Designed for Independent Living

Whilst many people are able to use a standard bathroom there are times when people may need their bathroom adapting to enable them to continue independent living.

When designing an adapted bathroom we consider the extent of a person’s disability, the location of the bathroom and the requirements of other users.

Adapted Bathroom Options

There are a huge number of options available to make bathrooms suitable for the elderly or physically challenged, these include;

• Non slip floor and shower surfaces
• Shelves and storage units positioned at heights which are easily accessible
• Removing steps, ridges or other barriers for easy access to bath
• Installation of side opening baths or specialist lifts
• Use of grab rails in areas where additional support may be required
• Installation of a thermostatically controlled shower
• Replacing conventional taps and shower controls with levers for ease of use
• Installation of wall hung toilets and basins for ease of manoeuvrability and cleaning
• Installation of specialist toilet seats to provide increased height
  and additional thigh support if necessary

VAT Relief

VAT is not charged on certain services provided to disabled people, including some building work to adapt a disabled person’s home. Goods and services on which you don’t have to pay VAT are often referred to as ‘zero-rated’ or ‘eligible for VAT relief’. The rule about VAT relief for disabled people is complex. Not everything that is supplied to disabled people is zero-rated for VAT. Appeel are able to provide additional guidance on VAT Relief following our initial visit to discuss your requirements.