We install wet rooms and walk-in showers in Formby, L37. Many homes here are bungalows, where a ground-floor wet room makes day-to-day life easier. Whether you need a full wet room or a walk-in shower depends mainly on who will use it and how mobile they are.
Wet room or walk-in shower: which is right in Formby?
| Wet room | Walk-in shower | |
|---|---|---|
| Floor | Whole floor tanked and level, falling to a drain | Low-profile or level tray within the room |
| Best for | Wheelchair or shower-chair users, carers helping | Steady walkers who want an easier step-in |
| Work involved | More floor and waterproofing work | Usually simpler and quicker |
| Look | Open, seamless | Neat, familiar |
If you are unsure, start with our page on walk-in shower installation and compare it with the features on our accessible bathrooms page. We will happily recommend the simpler option if it meets your needs.
Bungalow bathrooms in L37
Formby bungalows vary in age and construction, so we never assume the floor type. Some have solid concrete floors, where the drain may need a channel and the fall is formed in a screed. Others have suspended timber floors with a void underneath, where a pre-formed shower former can sit between the joists. Either way, we check the waste route to make sure water can drain away properly.
Space for a wheelchair or carer
Bungalow bathrooms are not always large. If the person needs help from a carer, there must be room for two people as well as a shower chair. We sometimes suggest moving the basin, swapping a hinged door for an outward-opening one or using a half-height screen to free up floor space.
Small touches that help
- Lever taps that are easy to use with arthritic hands
- A handset on a slide rail so the height can change
- Contrasting colours between floor, walls and rails
- Night-time lighting from the bedroom to the bathroom
- A comfort-height toilet with a rail close by
Disabled Facilities Grants in Formby
Formby is in Sefton, so Sefton Council handles Disabled Facilities Grant applications. An occupational therapist usually visits first. Adult grants are means-tested, and there is a government maximum. We cannot say whether you will qualify, but our DFG wet room page explains the general process.
What happens when you get in touch
We call you back, ask who the room is for and what they need, and arrange a visit to measure, check the floor and look at the drainage. You get a written quote and plan before anything is agreed. Installation usually takes around a week for a straightforward bungalow wet room, though it depends on the room.
We are also regularly in Crosby and Southport. Visit our homepage for more on wet rooms in Merseyside, or see the cost guide to understand what affects the price.
Formby bungalow? Ask about a level shower
Call 07777 659786 or send your details through the form. We will ring you back and talk through a wet room or walk-in shower for your home. You can also read more about step-free shower rooms in Liverpool on our homepage.
Frequently asked questions
Is a wet room or walk-in shower better for a Formby bungalow?
It depends on who will use it. A fully level wet room suits wheelchair users, shower-chair users and anyone who needs a carer’s help. A walk-in shower with a low tray suits someone who walks steadily but finds getting into a bath difficult. We will recommend whichever genuinely fits.
Do Formby bungalows have solid or timber floors?
It varies from bungalow to bungalow, so we check at the visit. Solid floors may need a channel for the drain and a screed to form the fall; timber floors usually take a shower former between the joists. Both can work well.
Which council should I contact for a grant in L37?
Sefton Council, as Formby is in the Sefton borough. Ask for an occupational therapist assessment and about the Disabled Facilities Grant. Tenants also need their landlord’s consent.
Can you fit a shower seat that folds away?
Yes. A fold-down seat is one of the most requested features. It needs a solid wall to fix to, which we check, and we position it so the controls and handset are within easy reach when seated.