Where we work
Home accessibility modifications in South Perth
South Perth runs from the zoo foreshore along the Swan River to the Canning River, with a cross-section of housing that reflects the suburb's gradual densification: single-storey brick homes from the 1950s and 1960s in the quieter streets, and a significant number of apartment buildings along Mill Point Road and the riverside frontage.
The older brick homes are well-suited to accessibility modifications - solid masonry walls provide good backing for grab rails without additional nogging, the flat to gently sloping blocks make ramp work manageable, and the floor plans, while compact, are generally single-level.
Apartments in South Perth raise the same strata considerations as in Como. Modifications to the wet area, any penetration of the floor slab, and changes to shared building elements all require owner corporation approval before work begins. We have navigated these approvals before and can advise on what the process typically involves.
What we find in South Perth 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 South Perth.
Many 1950s brick homes in South Perth have a separate toilet off the main hallway rather than an ensuite arrangement - both spaces often need rails, and we assess them together rather than treating them as independent jobs.
Apartment buildings close to the Swan River in South Perth were largely built in the 1980s and 1990s and often have bathrooms designed around a large corner spa bath rather than a functional shower - converting that space to a level-entry shower is a common and worthwhile modification.
South Perth's proximity to Crown Perth and the entertainment precinct means it attracts a mix of older long-term residents and younger owner-occupiers, and the modifications we do here are sometimes for a parent living in the family home rather than the primary resident.
Flat to gently sloping blocks in South Perth's residential streets make external ramp and path modifications straightforward compared to hillier suburbs - most front entry steps can be addressed with a ramp on a standard grade.
We are five to ten minutes from South Perth, which makes scheduling a site visit or the $149 home safety audit here one of the easier bookings to arrange quickly.
Services available
What we build in South Perth
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 South Perth
Our coverage does not stop at suburb boundaries. If you are in one of these suburbs, or anywhere nearby, get in touch.
- Como
- Manning
- Karawara
- Victoria Park
- St James
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 South Perth
My South Perth apartment has a corner spa bath taking up most of the bathroom. Can you replace it with an accessible shower?
Yes, and it is a common request in 1980s and 1990s South Perth apartments. We remove the spa bath, reconfigure the wet area to a level-entry shower within the existing footprint, and fit rails and a fold-down seat. Strata approval is usually needed before any plumbing or waterproofing work begins.
Do I need strata approval for grab rails in my South Perth apartment?
For rails fixed into the internal walls of your own lot and not touching shared structure, approval is generally not required. If the work involves the floor slab, external walls, or shared plumbing risers, a strata application is needed. We identify the boundary during the site visit so you know what to expect before you proceed.
The toilet in my 1960s South Perth home is in a separate room from the bathroom. Can you add rails in both?
Yes. A separate toilet compartment is a common layout in South Perth homes of that era, and adding rails there is a straightforward job in solid brick construction. We assess both rooms during the same visit and quote them together.
How do I book the $149 home safety audit for South Perth?
Call 1300 702 287 or send us a quote request through the site. South Perth is close to our Melville base so site visits here can usually be arranged within a few days of your enquiry. The audit fee is refunded in full if you go ahead with the work.
Next step
Ready to talk about your South Perth 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.