Where we work
Home accessibility modifications in Palmyra
Palmyra sits between Willagee to the east and Bicton to the west, a flat, quiet suburb of predominantly 1950s and 1960s brick homes on modest blocks. Like Willagee, it was developed as part of the post-war suburban expansion south of the river, and the housing follows a compact, functional pattern - small bathrooms, narrow hallways, and separate toilets that open off a central passage.
The flat terrain is an advantage for accessibility work. Most front entries are at or close to ground level, external ramps and threshold modifications are straightforward, and there is no subsurface limestone or rock to complicate any footing work. What the homes lack in size they tend to make up for in solid construction: the brick walls provide excellent backing for grab rails and the overall structure is sound.
Palmyra is a ten-minute drive from our Melville base, and we work in the suburb regularly. If you have a concern about the home - a shower that is becoming difficult to get in and out of, a toilet that is hard to use safely - asking us for a quote is the right place to start.
What we find in Palmyra homes
Every suburb has its own housing character and its own access challenges. Here is what we most often see when we visit homes in Palmyra.
Step-down shower recesses with a 100-150 mm hob are nearly universal in original Palmyra homes. Removing the hob, grading the floor to a linear drain, and waterproofing flush to the bathroom level is one of the most common conversions we do in this suburb.
Solid brick construction throughout Palmyra means grab rails can be anchored directly into masonry at the correct positions without additional wall backing. Every rail we install is tested to load before we leave.
Palmyra's compact floor plans mean the bathroom and toilet are sometimes combined in a single room that is no bigger than 2.5 m by 1.8 m. That is tight but workable - a level shower, a correctly positioned rail, and a raised toilet suite can all fit within the original footprint in most cases.
Separate toilet rooms with inward-opening doors are common in original Palmyra homes. Reversing the door swing creates meaningful usable space and is usually done alongside the bathroom work rather than on its own.
Palmyra's proximity to Fremantle Hospital means we occasionally receive calls from people returning home after a hospital stay and needing modifications before discharge. We are used to working to hospital timelines and will be direct about what is achievable in the days available.
Services available
What we build in Palmyra
All nine of our services are available in this area. Here is what people most often ask us about.
Accessible bathrooms
Full accessible bathroom design and build, in-house, by a team that has done this for over ten years across Perth.
Walk-in showers
A shower you walk straight into - no step to clear, no screen to navigate around, and a floor that drains away from you.
Wet rooms
A wet room waterproofs the entire bathroom floor so there is no shower recess - the whole room is the shower zone.
Accessible kitchens
Kitchen changes that fix the specific thing beating you, from a set of drawers and a lever tap through to a lowered bench with knee clearance.
Ramps & level entry
Rubber, timber, aluminium and concrete ramps built to the right gradient, from a door threshold to a full exterior ramp.
Doorway widening
Wider clear openings for wheelchair and walker access.
Non-slip treatments
Non-slip clear coating for your existing tiles.
Nearby
We also cover suburbs near Palmyra
Our coverage does not stop at suburb boundaries. If you are in one of these suburbs, or anywhere nearby, get in touch.
Start here
$149 home safety audit
We walk through your home, find the trip and fall risks, and give you a written list of what to fix first. We walk through every room, note every hazard, and give you a written list of what to fix first. The $149 is refunded if you proceed with the work.
Or simply ask us for a quote - describe what is getting difficult and we will tell you whether a visit makes sense.
Questions
Questions about work in Palmyra
How quickly can you do a grab rail installation in a Palmyra brick home?
A standard grab rail installation in solid brick - bathroom, toilet, or hallway - takes one to two hours on site once the assessment is done. We assess the fixing position and confirm the wall construction first, because rail position is too important to rush. Same-day installation after the safety audit is sometimes possible.
Our Palmyra home has a combined bathroom and toilet in a very small room. Can you still fit an accessible shower?
In most cases yes. A level shower entry, correctly placed rail, and repositioned drain can be achieved within the original footprint of a compact combined bathroom. We confirm the plumbing position and the available floor area during the site visit before committing to a design.
My parent is being discharged from Fremantle Hospital. How urgently can you help?
Call us on 1300 702 287 as soon as you know the discharge date. Simple modifications - a raised toilet suite, grab rails, a threshold ramp at the front door - can often be done in a few days. A shower conversion needs more time. We will tell you what is realistic for the timeframe you have.
What does the $149 home safety audit cover in a Palmyra home?
We inspect every space the household uses: bathroom, toilet, hallways, the entry from the street or garage, and any external steps. We note every hazard, measure the key dimensions, and produce a written report with recommendations ranked by urgency. The fee applies toward any work you proceed with.
Next step
Ready to talk about your Palmyra home?
Ask us for a quote. Tell us what is getting difficult - we will tell you what we would change first and what it costs.
Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 5:00pm. Based in Melville, working right across Perth.