Frequently Asked Questions

Ability Bathe provides accessibility related, home improvement services across Devon, Cornwall and the South-West.

We specialise in the design and installation of bathrooms and walk-in showers and the fitting of various types of stairlifts – serving Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Weston-Super-Mare and surrounding areas.

We are accredited by Checkatrade and Trustpilot.

We’re a family-run business, with more than 35 years of experience in the industry. We complete an average of five walk-in shower installations each week, so your shower room renovation is in safe hands.

No, you won't. We provide a free no-obligation quote and immediate home appointments within Devon, Cornwall and surrounding areas.

We typically complete our bathroom installations within 48 hours of starting. In fact, we complete many of our typical installations within a day!

If you need an emergency installation, we can complete this service within 7 days from when you first contact us.

Our new bathroom costs are very affordable, with prices starting from just £3,000.
Our team of expert wet room fitters will advise on the specific costs for your bathroom renovation and provide a free, no-obligation quote.

Our team covers all trades, so you won’t need to hire additional contractors.

Our services include plumbing and electrical work, plastering and ceilings, wet wall tiles and panelling, mobility aids and accessibility planning, Karndean flooring, bath-to-shower conversions, walk-in shower installations and much more.

Yes. A well-thought-out small bathroom layout can make the most of limited space, maximise functionality and create a visually appealing, comfortable environment.

In our blog on considerations for a small bathroom layout, our bathroom design experts share various small bathroom layout options, design considerations and tips.

Yes. During the bathroom design phase, our team of expert bathroom fitters will be able to advise on any additional mobility aids you may need – such as wall-mounted shower seats, grab rails or bars, carry-in stools and non-slip strips for shower trays.
In this blog, we share some disabled wet room ideas.

A traditional shower tends to have a higher tray, which can be more difficult to step onto and is more likely to lead to slips or falls. Walk-in showers have a lower or even completely flat tray level, making them seamless to step into and preventing slips or falls.
In this blog, we explain walk-in shower costs and benefits in more detail.

Certainly, you can view some examples of our past bathroom designs and installations in our showcase gallery, including total bathroom transformations, walk-in showers, wet rooms and bathrooms fitted with additional mobility aids. We’re happy to provide any references upon request.

Yes, all our work is covered by a 10-year guarantee.
While many companies only offer a two- or three-year guarantee, we offer a 10-year guarantee on all new bathrooms, walk-in showers and wet rooms, so you can be confident about the quality of your bathroom conversion. Stairlifts are covered by a two-year guarantee.

Yes, all our work is covered by a guarantee. Stairlifts are covered by a two-year guarantee and Bathrooms by a 10-year guarantee.

With all bathroom installations covered by a 10-year product, plumbing and installation warranty, you can call us with any concerns or queries and we will send over an installer to take a look.

Our very own Ability Bathe installers will be working on your project. We never subcontract work out.

All installers are covered by our company public liability insurance policy.