Safer Showers,
with adaptmyhome

A walk-in shower is a safe shower cubicle arrangement that provides a low entry threshold to an enclosed anti-slip shower area. Specialised walk-in shower features, such as grab rails and shower seats, help people with reduced or limited mobility enjoy a safe and refreshing showering experience.

A walk-in shower is a type of shower enclosure that does not have a door or curtain, and is designed to be accessed by walking directly into it. It typically has a low threshold or no threshold at all, which makes it easy to enter and exit. Walk-in showers are often larger than traditional showers, and they can be outfitted with a variety of features such as built-in seats, multiple showerheads, and handheld sprayers. They are a popular choice for people who want an open and spacious showering experience, and they can be a good option for people with mobility challenges because they do not require stepping over a high threshold to access the shower.

Walk-in shower cubicles can be modular, like the Kinedo Serenity plus or the AKW Onyx Care Pod, or custom-made from individual items such as shower bases, wall tiles and shower screens. They can replace an existing bath, be factored into a new bathroom design, or even be placed in rooms other than a bathroom – such as a downstairs room.

Yes, you can. The type of walk-in shower options available to you depends on your existing bathroom layout. Windows may be obstacle to purpose-made cubicles. Don’t worry, though; by using specialist components, we can create a custom-made walk-in shower to meet your specific requirements.

The cost of a walk-in shower in the UK can vary widely depending on a number of factors such as the size of the shower, the materials used, and the features included. Some basic walk-in showers may cost as little as a few hundred pounds, while more elaborate designs can cost several thousand pounds or more.

Some of the factors that can impact the cost of a walk-in shower include:

• Size: Larger walk-in showers will typically cost more than smaller ones, as they will require more materials and labor to install.
• Materials: The type of materials used in the construction of the shower can also affect the cost. For example, using higher-end materials like marble or granite can increase the price, while using more affordable options like acrylic or fiberglass can keep costs down.
• Features: Adding features like multiple showerheads, built-in seating, or a handheld sprayer can increase the cost of a walk-in shower.

It’s also worth considering the long-term costs of a walk-in shower, such as the cost of maintaining and cleaning the shower, as well as the potential for water and energy savings. To get a better idea of the cost of a walk-in shower in the UK, it may be helpful to for us to carry out a no-obligation bathroom survey to discuss costs, features and different walk-in shower options.

Not necessarily. A walk-in shower must be safe and functional, meeting the users’ needs, but by using contemporary products such as Fibo wall panels, modern shower systems and shower screens, we can create a stylish walk-in shower area that will blend in with your existing deco.

They certainly are; we have specialist shower cubicles that allow for career access and can even accommodate a mobile shower chair. If a specialist cubicle doesn’t fit, we can create a purpose-made shower area that fully accommodates your needs.

At the design stage, we offer advice on how to future-proof your bathroom; we consider your current and possible future mobility needs. Nobody wants a high step into the shower, so we always try to make that as low as possible. We ensure the walk-in shower opening is as wide as possible and provide fixing points to allow a shower seat and/or grab rails to be easily installed at a later stage – without fuss or mess.

Yes, we can. Some homes still have gravity-fed hot water systems – this is when you have water tanks or cisterns in the loft space. We can upgrade your existing open-vented gravity system to an unvented hot water storage system. Along with larger water pipes, we can improve your new walk-in shower pressure and water flow rates.

Upgrading an old combi boiler can also improve shower pressure and flow rates. As a Gas Safe registered company, we can help advise you on this.

Walk-in shower flow rates and water pressure depend on the incoming water supply to your home. Luckily, our homes have decent water pressure in Cardiff and South Wales.

Adaptmyhome are WaterSafe approved plumbers, Gas Safe approved Gas engineers and belong to the Chartered Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CIPHE). So, you know you’ll be getting the best professional advice, installation and service when you buy a walk-in bath from us.

No problem, Just drop us an email at hello@adaptmyhome.co.uk or call us on 02920 611 277, and we’ll happily answer any additional questions you may have.

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