Aids and adaptations · England
Aids and adaptations in the South West
We deliver aids and adaptations in social homes in the South West, to occupational therapists' recommendations and with the resident at the centre.
We take on aids and adaptations for social landlords across the South West: housing associations, councils, ALMOs and supported housing providers in all 27 council areas, to the rules that apply in England.
Where in the South West do we carry out aids and adaptations?
We cover every council area in the South West. Choose one to see who owns the social homes there and the local guide price.
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Bristol
- Cheltenham
- Cornwall
- Cotswold
- Dorset Council
- East Devon
- Exeter
- Forest of Dean
- Gloucester
- Isles of Scilly
- Mid Devon
- North Devon
- North Somerset
- Plymouth
- Somerset
- South Gloucestershire
- South Hams
- Stroud
- Swindon
- Teignbridge
- Tewkesbury
- Torbay
- Torridge
- West Devon
- Wiltshire
What is included?
- Grab rails, stair rails and lever taps
- Ramps, steps and handrails
- Stairlifts and through-floor lifts, coordinated with specialist suppliers
- Door widening and threshold removal
- Kitchen adaptations at accessible heights
Which rules apply in the South West?
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 South West?
Our guide range for a level-access shower or wet room in the South West is £4,850–£6,650 per home. That is the UK range of £4,750–£6,500 (published figure) adjusted by a regional cost factor of 1.02 (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?
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 South West do you cover for aids and adaptations?
All 27: Bath and North East Somerset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Bristol, Cheltenham, Cornwall, Cotswold, Dorset Council, East Devon, Exeter, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Isles of Scilly, Mid Devon, North Devon, North Somerset, Plymouth, Somerset, South Gloucestershire, South Hams, Stroud, Swindon, Teignbridge, Tewkesbury, Torbay, Torridge, West Devon, Wiltshire.
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.
Can you deliver extensions?
Yes, ground-floor bedroom and shower room extensions, including planning and building regulations applications where needed.