Replacing bath with walk in shower. Cost?

I’d be suspicious of a plumber that could start work in two weeks.

You can get bath seats, which rise, twist, and lower into the bath, if it is just a means of keeping your husband able to have a good soak, so that would be a possibility. (And reasonably priced)

A wet room, though, might be better.

You can get a shower cubicle that allows someone to assist the person without getting wet themselves, and M0nica's link looks excellent, with the bonus that she knows someone who has used the company. (Testimonials also say how quick the work is done)

You could ask occupational therapist to visit, and you may qualify for a grant towards the cost, or even the whole thing done for you.

I wouldn't proceed with your current potential company until you've checked out other options.

Your husband should get an O.T assessment before being discharged from hospital, as well as six weeks of care.

Our plumber did our bathroom for us, including all new tiling, washbasin, radiator, underfloor heating, shower tray, glass screen, organising an electrician and plasterer. It took a week, £6k plus cost of the tiles.

We had our tub removed, walk in shower in it's place, floor leveled toward the drain, walls and floor tiled over, hand faucet, shower heads, grab rails, seat, weighted curtain. We paid around £6000.

I would go via s/s, OT route, but you could be waiting forever! & probably means tested. I would say paying yourself, £4000/£5000 tops, for work, including, shower tray, shower & boards, glass wall panel. Your plumbing is already in place for drain, are you using existing shower? Depends if electric or mains plumbed. I would shop around if you can. Good luck 🤞

I too had a p shaped bath but with shower over. When my husband came out of hospital 9 months ago, he realised he couldn't climb over the side so we went to our local bathroom supplier to look at options. He gave us the name of a fitter he recommended who came out to look and he showed us examples of his work and ideas on how to do our design. Actually was an easy job overall. But we kept the existing shower, he took out the bath, put in a large shower tray and big screen. Tiled wall, nice professionally finished job. Chose a larger tray so floor didn't have to be redone. The cost for everything I've described came to £1900. So I suggest you look locally if possible.

Thank you all for replying.

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Primrose53 better to get a OH visit who do a comprehensive study of medical conditions and do a report on what adaptations needed ..sorry I understand you want the home in order for when your husband comes home , but it’s unrealistic.. have been on list for wet room for some time .. the LA have insufficient funds but if you go private then the sum quoted in not unreasonable..wishing you best luck🙏

I think I have been a bit hasty. 😢. I have so much on my mind and my husband is very low.

I have sent the salesman an email just now asking for a refund of deposit asap and I have not signed contract.

Primrose53 better to get a OH visit who do a comprehensive study of medical conditions and do a report on what adaptations needed ..sorry I understand you want the home in order for when your husband comes home , but it’s unrealistic.. have been on list for wet room for some time .. the LA have insufficient funds but if you go private then the sum quoted in not unreasonable..wishing you best luck🙏

You can turn your existing bath into a walk-in shower, providing your bath is plastic.

A hole is cut in the side of the bath and lined. DS's mother-in-law had this done to her bath a few months ago and she is delighted by it. It cost well under £1,000. For an extra amount they will also fit a water tight door so that you can continue to use the bath. However DS's MiL was content just to have the ability to step into the bath and use it as a shower.

The company who do it are called Convertabath and their website is convertabath.co.uk

Or look on the nhs website

Yes, and do research because he might qualify for funding for adaptation. ? Ask your gp