We install wet rooms in Kirkby, L32 and L33, for all ages, including families with a disabled child. A wet room can make bathing safer and easier for the child and much less physically demanding for parents. For children, the Disabled Facilities Grant is not means-tested, and Kirkby applications go to Knowsley Council.
Designing for a growing child
A wet room for a child needs to work now and as they grow. That might mean a shower seat or changing bench suitable for an older child or adult, a handset that parents can use easily, and space for a shower chair or wheelchair. We listen to what the family and any occupational therapist say about the child’s current and future needs.
- Room for twoSpace for the child and a parent or carer, plus equipment.
- Adjustable handsetOn a riser rail so it can move as the child grows.
- Thermostatic controlHolds a steady temperature, which matters if the child cannot react quickly to hot water.
- Easy-clean surfacesWall panels and a level floor are quick to wipe down.
- Safe storageToiletries and cleaning products kept out of reach.
- Outward-opening doorEasier access in an emergency.
Kirkby homes and their bathrooms
Kirkby has many two-storey family houses, along with some bungalows and flats. In houses, the bathroom is usually upstairs on a timber floor, where we fit a shower former between the joists. If carrying a child upstairs is becoming difficult, a downstairs room may be worth considering, which depends on space and drainage. Some families also look at a through-floor lift or stairlift, which is outside our work, but we can plan the bathroom alongside.
Adults and older relatives too
Of course, most wet rooms we fit in Kirkby are still for adults: people struggling with a bath, coming home after an operation or planning ahead. Our bath to shower conversion page covers simpler swaps, and disabled wet rooms covers more involved designs.
Knowsley Council and the DFG
Kirkby is in the borough of Knowsley, so Disabled Facilities Grants are dealt with by Knowsley Council. In general:
- Ask Knowsley about an occupational therapist assessment for the child or adult.
- The OT recommends the adaptations they consider necessary.
- Adults are means-tested; for disabled children, there is no means test.
- The council approves the grant before work begins.
Every council has its own procedures and timescales, and we cannot promise any outcome. If you rent, your landlord must consent. Our DFG wet rooms page gives more detail.
Please do not start work you hope the grant will cover before the council approves it.
Working in a busy family home
We know family life does not stop during building work. We agree the schedule before we start, tell you which days the bathroom will be completely unavailable, keep tools and materials safely out of children’s reach and clear up at the end of each day.
We cover nearby Huyton and Maghull as well. For the bigger picture, our homepage explains our wet room installation in Knowsley and Liverpool.
Talk to us about a Kirkby family wet room
Ring 07777 659786 and tell us who the room is for, including a child’s needs if relevant, and whether an OT is involved. We will call back to arrange a visit. More about our wet room work in Merseyside is on our homepage.
Frequently asked questions
Is the DFG means-tested for a disabled child in Kirkby?
No. Disabled Facilities Grants for children are not means-tested, though an assessment of need is still required. Contact Knowsley Council about an occupational therapist assessment to start the process.
Can a child’s wet room be adapted as they grow?
Yes, if it is planned that way. A handset on a riser rail, adjustable seating and space for larger equipment help the room stay useful. We discuss likely future needs with the family and any OT involved.
Do you install changing benches?
We can plan the room to take a changing bench or larger seat where the OT recommends one, and fix it to walls that can carry the load. Specialist equipment may come through other suppliers, and we will be clear about which parts we fit.
Which council should I contact for a Kirkby address?
Knowsley Council. Kirkby is in Knowsley rather than Liverpool. Ask about the Disabled Facilities Grant and an occupational therapist assessment, and if you rent, speak to your landlord as well.