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50Twuncle wrote: »

Just read some poor reports on Aquability - so will be avoiding them in any case
They evidently tend to ignore after sales support calls !!

I will chip in with general points. What I find worrying is the total absence of any facts with a web site such as Aquability. They manufacture in the UK, fine but where and by whom? Are Aquability sub contracting to a dubious manufacturer operating out of a lock up under the railway arches. One does not know because Aquability are silent on matters.

Even more worrying is the total absence of any quality control or accreditation. For example, no mention of BS or EN, no mention of Kitemarks, no mention of ISO, no mention of BBA... to mention some that come to mind.

With disabled in mind one might have thought reference to The Buildings Regulations, say Part M, or reference to Lifetime Homes. Again nothing appears to be mentioned.

Aquability may be a great company, but approaching them from a building perspective, or from a consumers perspective and they come across as either cowboys, or rank amateurs.

50Twuncle

Plus there "pricing" tab - doesn't do anything like show pricing
I agree - best avoided !
Also why do they not offer on-line brochures ?
Could it be "predatory reasons" ?

Hoploz

Removing the bath will affect saleability of the house when you sell, even if you don't plan to right away. Most adults like a shower - a lot of people also like an occasional bath too - but for families with children it is definitely likely to be a deal breaker, especially if your house is one of several properties of a type on the market.

Bear in mind also that if you get it done by one of these companies specialising in modifications for people with disabilities, it could end up looking like the adverts in those old people's magazines (you know what I mean!) whereas if you get standard style fittings with separate shower cubicle or wet room style, it will look so much better.

basil92

Hoploz wrote: »

Removing the bath will affect saleability of the house when you sell, even if you don't plan to right away. Most adults like a shower - a lot of people also like an occasional bath too - but for families with children it is definitely likely to be a deal breaker, especially if your house is one of several properties of a type on the market.

Bear in mind also that if you get it done by one of these companies specialising in modifications for people with disabilities, it could end up looking like the adverts in those old people's magazines (you know what I mean!) whereas if you get standard style fittings with separate shower cubicle or wet room style, it will look so much better.

I agree with this ^^^

I was about to post similar views but think the above says it all.

ali-t

Hoploz wrote: »

Removing the bath will affect saleability of the house when you sell, even if you don't plan to right away. Most adults like a shower - a lot of people also like an occasional bath too - but for families with children it is definitely likely to be a deal breaker, especially if your house is one of several properties of a type on the market.

Bear in mind also that if you get it done by one of these companies specialising in modifications for people with disabilities, it could end up looking like the adverts in those old people's magazines (you know what I mean!) whereas if you get standard style fittings with separate shower cubicle or wet room style, it will look so much better.

This depends on whether the OP plans to stay in the house for the next 10 years and will have a house that is right for their family needs or plans to sell in the near future. If the OP plans to stay for a while then any resale issues are less relevant.

glasgowdan

I disagree that lack of a bath affects saleability or price of a house. Refitting a bath where there was a space before will cost under £1k. Very unlikely to put anyone off. It wouldn't put us off if we liked the house.

50Twuncle

glasgowdan wrote: »

I disagree that lack of a bath affects saleability or price of a house. Refitting a bath where there was a space before will cost under £1k. Very unlikely to put anyone off. It wouldn't put us off if we liked the house.

I agree with this - our existing bath suite cost us around £1000 including fitting, 14 years ago
I have decided not to go with Aquability - I emailed them, 2 days ago to request a rough price and they have not even responded yet - so after sales support will probably be poor as well:
And it is - good job I checked....
https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/aquability.com
http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?388044-Aquability-Shower-Problems