Aids and adaptations · England
Aids and adaptations in the North East
Social landlords in the North East can use us to deliver level-access showers, ramps and other adaptations quickly and carefully.
We take on aids and adaptations for social landlords across the North East: housing associations, councils, ALMOs and supported housing providers in all 12 council areas, to the rules that apply in England.
Where in the North East do we carry out aids and adaptations?
We cover every council area in the North East. Choose one to see who owns the social homes there and the local guide price.
- County Durham
- Darlington
- Gateshead
- Hartlepool
- Middlesbrough
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- North Tyneside
- Northumberland
- Redcar and Cleveland
- South Tyneside
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Sunderland
What is included?
- Ramps, steps and handrails
- Level-access showers and wet rooms
- Stairlifts and through-floor lifts, coordinated with specialist suppliers
- Door widening and threshold removal
- Ground-floor bedroom and shower room extensions
Which rules apply in the North East?
Replacement windows, heating systems and some electrical work are controlled under the Building Regulations. In higher-risk buildings (18 metres or 7 storeys and above, with two or more homes), building work needs Building Safety Regulator approval before it starts unless it is exempt. Most repairs and like-for-like replacements are exempt, but heating systems, fuse boxes and glazing units are not.
What does it cost in the North East?
Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in the North East is £4,300–£5,850 per home. That is the UK range of £4,750–£6,500 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.90 (VOA Rating Cost Guide 2026: 0.89–0.93); 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?
Our prices are itemised in the format your funding route requires, which saves time when claims are made.
Common questions
Which council areas in the North East do you cover for aids and adaptations?
All 12: County Durham, Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, Redcar and Cleveland, South Tyneside, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland.
Can you deliver extensions?
Yes, ground-floor bedroom and shower room extensions, including planning and building regulations applications where needed.
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.