Custom and Functional Disabled Bathroom Design and Modifications

Shane Rolfe offers disabled bathrooms, fixtures and modifications for some of South Brisbane’s largest aged care facilities. We work closely with occupational therapists to design the best bathrooms for each client according to budget, specific needs and style preferences, while also ensuring designs meet Australian standards for accessibility and mobility.

We understand life can change in an instant. If you have a condition or disability that has begun to restrict your day to day living, we can provide simple bathroom modifications that will help you stay at home longer. Our expert team can design or modify a bathroom to be accessible for wheelchairs and walking frames or add in features like hand-held showers, bath seats, frameless showers, grab rails and hand rails.

Accessible Showers and Disabled Friendly Bathrooms to Suit Exact Requirements

Shane Rolfe Plumbing has over 20 years’ experience in bathroom renovation and design. We are passionate about our work and always exceed expectations with every renovation. If you need your bathroom modified to be disabled friendly, our team is ready to transform your space to exact needs and budget. The benefits of choosing us include;

  • Disabled bathrooms, fixtures, fittings and modifications to suit your budget
  • Many years’ experience working with aged care facilities
  • Working closely with occupational therapists to provide exact requirements for clients
  • Designs that meet Australian standards for access and mobility
  • Bathrooms fully accessible for occupants in wheelchairs and walking frames
  • Bath seats, hand-held showers, frameless showers, grab rails and hand rails

Creating Personalised and Accessible Bathrooms

Our dedicated team works closely with you to design a bathroom that caters to your specific needs and requirements. We believe that every individual deserves a bathroom that enhances their independence and overall well-being. With our extensive range of services, we provide customised solutions that go beyond compliance with standards and regulations.

Unparalleled Expertise and Friendly Service

With Shane Rolfe Plumbing, you can trust in our expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional results. Our team has extensive knowledge and experience in disabled bathroom renovations, ensuring that every aspect of the project is handled with utmost professionalism and attention to detail.

We understand that a bathroom renovation can be a significant undertaking, which is why we provide friendly customer service and support throughout the process. We strive to make the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible, ensuring your satisfaction every step of the way.

Contact us today to discuss your bathroom renovation project.

Frequently Asked Questions

It really depends on the scope of work involved. A simpler modification like adding grab rails, a hand-held shower, and a bath seat can often be completed in a day or two. While a full bathroom renovation designed around wheelchair accessibility, including reconfiguring the layout, installing a roll-in shower, and widening doorways, will generally take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks. We'll always give you a clear timeline before we start so there are no surprises.

In many cases we can work with what's already there, which can save significant cost and disruption. For example, we can add grab rails to existing walls, swap out a fixed shower head for a hand-held one, lower a vanity, or install a fold-down shower seat without touching the rest of the bathroom. Although sometimes a full renovation is the smarter long-term investment, and particularly if the current layout isn't workable for wheelchair access. We'll always talk you through both options honestly so you can make the best decision for your situation and budget.

This is acommon concern and honestly, it's a fair one! The good news is that accessible design has come a long way and we work hard to create bathrooms that are both fully functional for your needs and genuinely beautiful to live in. Grab rails now come in sleek finishes like matte black and brushed nickel, frameless showers look fantastic, and the right tile and fixture choices can make an accessible bathroom feel just as luxurious as any other renovation. You really don't have to compromise on style.

This is something we help clients navigate regularly. As disabled bathroom modifications can often be funded through the NDIS (under the Home Modifications support category), a Home Care Package or the Commonwealth Home Support Programme. We can provide detailed quotes in the format required by your plan manager or support coordinator, and we're experienced in working alongside occupational therapists whose assessments are often needed to unlock that funding.

This is where working with an occupational therapist alongside us is really valuable. An OT looks at how you actually move, what tasks you struggle with, and where the real risks are in your current bathroom, and then makes recommendations based on that assessment rather than guessing. From our side, we can then translate those recommendations into a practical, buildable design that fits your home and your budget.

A well designed accessible bathroom can absolutely work for multiple users with different needs. For example, a hobless shower is convenient for everyone, adjustable hand-held showers work for seated and standing users, and grab rails don't get in the way for able-bodied family members. The key is thinking through the layout and fixture placement carefully from the start, which is exactly the kind of detail we love getting into at the design stage.

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