Accessible bathrooms in Limerick
A bathroom that's safe to use for years: a level shower, rails, the right toilet, and the grants that pay for it.
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- €5,000 to €10,000a level-access shower room
- Up to €8,000Mobility Aids Grant
- Up to €40,000Housing Adaptation Grant
- Beforeapproval comes before any work starts
Before and after
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Accessible bathrooms in Limerick: the short answer
An accessible bathroom usually means a level-access shower where the bath was, grab rails, a comfort-height toilet and a non-slip floor. In Limerick it costs about €5,000 to €10,000. Limerick City and County Council pays up to €8,000 under the Mobility Aids Grant or up to €40,000 under the Housing Adaptation Grant, if you apply before the work starts.
What an accessible bathroom has
- A level-access shower: no tray edge to step over, a floor laid to fall to the drain, and room for a seat or a wheelchair.
- Grab rails by the toilet and in the shower, fixed into solid wall or a timber pattress.
- A comfort-height toilet, about 50 mm higher than standard.
- A non-slip floor and a thermostatic shower valve, so the water can't scald.
- A wider door, opening out, if a wheelchair or frame has to get in.
Do it in this order
- Get an occupational therapist's report if the council needs one.
- Get a written price for the work.
- Apply to Limerick City and County Council.
- Wait for approval. Nothing starts before it.
- The work is done, inspected, and the grant is paid.
How the grants work has the detail.
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Questions people ask us
How much is an accessible bathroom in Limerick?
A level-access shower in place of the bath, with grab rails and a non-slip floor, costs about €5,000 to €10,000 in Limerick. The council grants can pay for most of it.
What grant can I get?
The Mobility Aids Grant pays up to €8,000 for household incomes up to €37,500. The Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability pays up to €40,000. Both come from Limerick City and County Council.
Can the work start before the grant is approved?
No. Apply first and wait for approval. Work that starts before approval isn't grant-aided.
Do I need an occupational therapist?
For the Housing Adaptation Grant, the council usually wants an occupational therapist's report setting out the work. Your public health nurse or GP can point you to one.
Can a downstairs toilet be turned into a shower room?
Often, if there's room for a shower about 900 mm square and the waste can drop to the drain. The company needs to see it.
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