Level Access Showers
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A level access shower removes the step entirely — the shower floor sits flush with the bathroom floor. It's the right choice for wheelchair users, anyone who can't lift their feet reliably, and households planning ahead for changing mobility.
How we achieve a true level entry
There are two ways to fit a level access shower: dropping the floor joists to recess a tray, or using a low-profile tray with a tapered ramp tiled in. Which is right depends on whether your bathroom is on a solid floor or suspended timber, and how much disruption you're willing to live with.
On suspended floors we can usually recess a slim tray between the joists. On solid concrete we'll either core the floor or use a near-flush tray with a discreet 6mm threshold — visually almost identical, and a non-issue for most wheels.
Fully waterproofed, not just sealed
A level access shower has no upstand to contain water, so the floor and lower walls must be tanked properly. We use a liquid waterproof membrane on every level access install — the same system used in commercial wet rooms. It's invisible once tiled, but it's the difference between a 20-year install and a 5-year one.
Where this sits between a walk-in and a full wet room
A level access shower keeps the rest of the bathroom dry — toilet, basin and storage all continue to work the way they always did. A full wet room turns the whole room into the shower. Level access is the right answer when you need step-free entry but want to keep a conventional bathroom layout.
Level Access Showers: straight answers
Who installs level-access showers in Hamilton and Lanarkshire?
Bathroom Adaptations Ltd, a specialist accessible-bathroom installer based in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. Accessible and mobility bathrooms are what we do rather than a sideline of general bathroom fitting. We cover Hamilton, Motherwell, Wishaw, East Kilbride, Blantyre, Bothwell, Airdrie, Coatbridge, Cumbernauld and Glasgow, plus the wider Central Scotland belt. Call 0800 048 5566 to arrange a free home survey.
What is involved in fitting a level-access shower?
A level-access shower is flush with the floor, so the floor itself is the job. On a timber floor that usually means lowering joists or setting a pre-formed former between them; on a concrete floor it usually means cutting out a section and re-laying it to a gentle fall. The approach depends on what the survey finds. The wet area is then waterproofed to suit the construction and the products specified, typically with a tanking membrane taken up the walls before tiling, so the finished shower is step-free.
Who is a level-access shower suitable for?
Anyone who cannot reliably lift a foot over even a low tray lip: wheelchair users, people who shower seated on a chair with castors, people with a high falls risk, and households where a carer assists the transfer. If a 40mm step is comfortably managed today and likely to stay that way, a low-threshold tray does the same job for less disruption.
How does the survey and quotation process work?
It starts with a free home survey. We look at the actual bathroom, ask who will use it and how they move, check the floor, walls, waste run and water supply, and talk through the realistic options. You then get a written, itemised quotation with the specification, the VAT position and the agreed schedule set out in it. Nothing is booked until you accept the quotation, and there is no obligation at any stage.
How long does the work take?
The schedule depends on the bathroom — the layout, the floor construction, whether the waste has to move, and the finish you choose. Rather than quote a generic number of days, we confirm the start date and the working schedule in writing in your quotation, after the survey, so you know exactly what to plan around.
Do I have to go through the council, or can I pay privately?
You can arrange and pay for the work with us directly. Council help in Scotland runs through each council's Scheme of Assistance and follows an assessment of need; eligibility, the level of any grant and the process vary by council and by whether you own or rent. If a council grant is involved, we can provide the quotation in the format your council asks for. VAT depends on your circumstances and we confirm the applicable rate in the quotation.
What's included
- Recessed or near-flush level access tray
- Liquid waterproof membrane (tanking)
- Anti-slip vinyl or tiled finish to the wet area
- Thermostatic shower with easy-grip controls
- Grab rails to your specification
- Fold-down seat option
- Linear or square drain, chrome finish
Frequently asked questions
Will a level access shower work on an upstairs bathroom?▾
Yes, in almost all cases. We assess joist depth at the survey — most suspended floors give us enough room to recess the tray cleanly.
Does the whole bathroom get wet?▾
No — that's a wet room. A level access shower keeps the wet area contained with a glass screen and good drainage; the rest of the room stays dry.
Is it wheelchair accessible?▾
Yes — that's its main purpose. Standard layouts give a clear 800mm entry; we can go wider where the room allows.
What happens if the floor isn't strong enough?▾
We'll tell you at the survey. Where the floor needs reinforcing we quote for it separately and in writing before any work starts.
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