Aids and adaptations in Inverclyde

Who owns the social homes in Inverclyde?

Most social homes in Inverclyde are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. It is one of six Scottish councils that transferred their housing. Inverclyde Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Inverclyde?

• 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

How do we deliver it?

We plan each adaptation around the resident's routines and needs, and keep them informed about every stage, because an adaptation is only a success if it works for the person living with it.

Which rules apply in Inverclyde?

In Scotland, building work, conversion or demolition needs a building warrant unless it is exempt, with a completion certificate at the end. The council's building standards service is the verifier.

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What do aids and adaptations cost in Inverclyde?

Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in Inverclyde is £4,600–£6,300 per home. That is the UK range of £4,750–£6,500 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 0.97 (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.

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