Home adaptation guidance
Guidance
Understand common home adaptation options, what the work may involve and what to ask before contacting a company.
Choose an adaptation
What type of work are you considering?
Each guide explains typical changes, practical considerations and useful questions to ask potential companies.
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Accessible kitchens
Understand common accessible kitchen adaptations, what to discuss with installers and how to search for potential companies near you.
- Read this guide
Accessible bathrooms
Explore common bathroom adaptations and search for potential accessible bathroom and wet-room installers near you.
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Ramps and access
Learn about safer home access changes and search for potential ramp, handrail and entrance adaptation companies near you.
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Wider doors
Understand doorway and threshold adaptations and find potential joinery, building and access companies near you.
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Lifts and hoists
Review common home lift and hoist options and search for potential installation companies near you.
Using these guides
Prepare before contacting a company
- Consider which daily activities are difficult and what you want the adaptation to help you do.
- Ask companies about relevant experience, insurance, references and how they make work safe while it is in progress.
- Request a written quote that clearly describes the proposed work, materials, timescales and payment stages.
- Check whether you may be eligible for support through your local council or a Disabled Facilities Grant before committing to work.
Find local support
Search for home adaptation companies near you
Enter your town, city or postcode, choose a search radius and select the type of adaptation or trade you need.