Aids and adaptations in East of England

We take on aids and adaptations for social landlords across the East of England: housing associations, councils, ALMOs and supported housing providers in all 45 council areas, to the rules that apply in England.

Where in the East of England do we carry out aids and adaptations?

We cover every council area in the East of England. Choose one to see who owns the social homes there and the local guide price.

What is included?

Grab rails, stair rails and lever taps
Level-access showers and wet rooms
Stairlifts and through-floor lifts, coordinated with specialist suppliers
Kitchen adaptations at accessible heights
Ground-floor bedroom and shower room extensions

Which rules apply in the East of England?

In England, Disabled Facilities Grants of up to £30,000 can fund major adaptations, and minor adaptations costing £1,000 or less must be provided free under adult social care rules. Many housing associations fund adaptations for their own tenants.

What does it cost in the East of England?

Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in the East of England is £4,950–£6,750 per home. That is the UK range of £4,750–£6,500 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.04 (our own estimate); figures are before VAT where the source states it. Every job is priced after survey; specification, access and the condition of the homes will move the figure.

How do we deliver it?

Where possible, we hand over with the occupational therapist present, so any adjustment can be agreed on the spot.

Common questions

Which council areas in the East of England do you cover for aids and adaptations?

All 45: Babergh, Basildon, Bedford, Braintree, Breckland, Brentwood, Broadland, Broxbourne, Cambridge, Castle Point, Central Bedfordshire, Chelmsford, Colchester, Dacorum, East Cambridgeshire, East Hertfordshire, East Suffolk, Epping Forest, Fenland, Great Yarmouth, Harlow, Hertsmere, Huntingdonshire, Ipswich, Kings Lynn and West Norfolk, Luton, Maldon, Mid Suffolk, North Hertfordshire, North Norfolk, Norwich, Peterborough, Rochford, South Cambridgeshire, South Norfolk, Southend-on-Sea, St Albans, Stevenage, Tendring, Three Rivers, Thurrock, Uttlesford, Watford, Welwyn Hatfield, West Suffolk.

How long does a level-access shower take?

Usually several working days, depending on the floor construction and drainage. We plan so the resident has washing facilities throughout.

Do you need an occupational therapist's recommendation?

For most major adaptations, yes. It is usually needed for funding and makes sure the adaptation meets the resident's needs.

Aids and adaptations in the East of England