Seated Showers

A walk-in shower is a type of shower enclosure that features an open entrance, meaning it lacks doors or curtains, allowing you to simply walk into the shower area.

A standard shower typically requires you to stand and may involve stepping over a tray or bath edge.

However, a seated shower:

• Is usually level access (has no steps)
• Includes a fold-down or fixed wall-mounted shower seat
• Often features grab rails and anti-slip flooring
• Is designed for safe, supported bathing

Everyone can use a seated shower, but they are particularly suitable for elderly individuals who have limited mobility or individuals living with a disability. They can make bathing more accessible for those with mobility difficulties, balance issues, or reduced upper-body strength.

Yes. A seated shower is one of the safest bathing solutions for elderly individuals.

It reduces:

• The risk of slips and falls
• The need to step over high bath edges
• Fatigue while standing

Many seated showers are specifically designed as part of elderly bathroom adaptations.

Walk-in showers with seats can make daily hygiene easier and safer for individuals living with a range of conditions or mobility needs, such as:

• Arthritis and joint pain
• Balance issues
• Post-surgery recovery
• Limb weakness or instability
• Back problems
• Chronic fatigue and dizziness

Seated showers provide a comfortable space to sit while bathing and reduce the risk of falls.

It depends on your needs.

A seated shower is often better if:

• You struggle to step into a bath
• You cannot wait for a bath to fill and empty
• You want quicker, easier daily washing

A walk-in bath is more suitable if soaking in a bath is essential.

Yes, seated showers can be designed to facilitate showering while sitting down and standing up. Many include seats that can fold away for more standing room, and other features, such as handheld showerheads, provide flexibility for easy showering when standing or sitting. 

Yes, we can design seated showers to be wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible sit-down showers will typically have zero-threshold entry, larger floor space to allow for transfer from wheelchair to seat, and easy-to-reach controls and showerheads.

Yes. Many seated showers are designed with:

• Half-height care screens
• Open access wet room layouts
• Extra turning space

This makes them ideal for assisted bathing while maintaining dignity and safety.

There is no fixed size required to have a seated shower installed, and we can design and install a solution that fits the space you have available. However, in general, shower cubicles with seats typically suit smaller spaces, whereas more open, wet room-style solutions will require more floor space.

In most cases, yes. A walk-in shower with a fold-down wall-mounted seat works very well in small bathrooms because:

• The seat folds away when not in use
• Wet room layouts maximise space
• There’s no bulky bath taking up room

A home survey is always recommended to confirm layout options.

Not always. In many cases, we can install a seated walk-in shower as a partial bathroom adaptation, meaning:

• The bath is removed
• A low-level shower tray or wet room former is installed
• A wall-mounted seat and safety features are added

This can often be completed in just a few days.

Yes, existing showers can generally be adapted to include a seat. At AJT Showers, we can update your current shower setup to include a seat as part of a partial bathroom adaptation, or we can redesign your entire bathroom to meet your accessibility needs.

There are several seat options for sit-down showers, including:

• Fold-down wall-mounted shower seats
• Padded shower seats with armrests and backrests
• Height-adjustable seats
• Bariatric-rated shower seats for higher weight capacity

The right option depends on the user’s needs and level of support required.

The cost of a seated shower depends on a range of factors, such as size, design, finishes, fixtures, and features. Our walk-in shower designs start from £4,500. Get in touch today to discuss your requirements with our team, who can then provide you with a quote.