What Are

WALK-IN SHOWERS?

Being able to safely shower is a necessity that is somewhat of a luxury to the mobility challenged. The bathroom is the area of the home where most falls occur. Additionally, most of those falls occur while entering or exiting the tub or while in the shower.

Walk-in showers are ideal for eliminating the common fear and struggle for those who experience difficulty with balance and mobility. As the name suggests, a walk-in shower allows for easy and safe entering and exiting for nearly anyone.

Renovators remove the tub and create a level walking area. A no-slip surface and grab bars make the shower safer, and other features such as benches, built-in shower seats, adapted handles and showerheads, and anti-scald faucets may be added as needed.

Benefits of Installing an

Accessible Shower

Walk-in showers have a number of benefits including:

Increase IndependencE

Seniors and others with limited mobility or balance problems can safely shower without needing any assistance. This safety measure is often the difference between independent living and living with someone else.

Fit in Most Bathrooms

With rare exceptions, walk-in showers will fit in most bathrooms. The flexibility of the showers means other safety features or adaptive equipment can fit into most bathrooms, as well.

Easy to Maintain

Cleaning in and around a tub can be difficult and, for some people, dangerous. Slick surfaces, curves and edges all add to the challenge of cleaning your shower. The walls and floor of the walk-in shower are easier to reach and simple to clean. Additionally, the design of walk-in showers means water does not collect. This limits soap residue.

Add Appeal for Selling

Should the time come to sell the home, a walk-in shower is often a big selling point. They can increase the resale value of your property.

Our Safety Features

What Safety Features Should
You be Aware of?

There are numerous features that will make your walk-in shower safer and more convenient. Some elements are optional. However, some are a necessity. These include:

  • Grab bars, both in the shower, as well as outside of the shower
  • Anti-scald faucets guard sensitive skin against extremely hot water by preventing its release. Not only does the feature help eliminate burns, but it also reduces falls that occur if someone tries to move away from scalding water very quickly
  • Bright lightening so all parts of the shower and the areas around the shower are visible
  • Non-slip flooring
  • Shower seats-these can be built-in or free-standing. The most important factor is the fit. The seat must be level so it does not wobble, and it cannot block the entrance/exit of the shower. Additionally, the shower seat must fit the owner and be able to support their weight safely

Contact Us

To Learn How We Can Help

After you contact us, an AccessAble Home Modifications expert will inspect your shower area and create a plan that will give you safe access to your shower. Our accessibility experts will walk you through the options for walk-in showers as well as the various modifications and details that may be available. Additionally, we will address other necessary safety features in your bathroom.

The professionals at AccessAble Home Modifications have years of experience installing walk-in showers in Western Australia. We will focus on what you need and want as we make an accessibility plan. The final step in planning is to get the approval of a Registered Occupational Therapist.

Adding a walk-in shower is a renovation that is helpful and may also save your life. During your renovation, our workers will be out of your way as much as possible. They are efficient and pride themselves on doing an excellent job.