Cost

Estimated equipment costs for a Changing Places toilet are £8,000 - £10,000 including VAT.

Equipment costs will vary depending on the specific equipment chosen.

We are not able to estimate a total cost for the whole Changing Places toilet because other costs involved will vary depending on the venue.

 

For example:

• building costs if structural changes need to be made to an existing building
• maintenance costs
• security costs.

It is cheaper to include Changing Places toilets at the planning and design stage as this will remove the need for structural changes to an existing building.

Changing bench

Height adjustable wall mounted changing bench (with side safety rail)
£2,500 approximately VAT
Installation charges may apply 

OR

Mobile height adjustable changing bench (with side safety rail)
Hydraulic (manual version)
£2,000 - £4,000 approximately VAT
Carriage charge/delivery may apply

Hoist

X/Y tracking hoist including track, motor and installation to cover a 2.5 x 2.5 metre room
£3,000 approximately
This must be based on individual assessment of the fittings required to meet the structural requirements of the building. Alternative fittings may increase costs. Motor to accommodate higher weight limits may incur higher costs.

Grab rails

Drop down grab rails
2 rails – wall mounted
£80-£120 approximately VAT
Installation charges may apply

Height adjustable wash hand basin

You may also like to consider installing a height adjustable wash hand basin (this is not essential for a Changing Places toilet)

Height adjustable wash hand basin on horizontal track
Hydraulic mechanism
2 metre track
Includes basin, flexihose and mono mixer tap.
£1,200 approximately VAT
Installation charges may apply

• Find out how to contact equipment manufacturers

VAT relief for disabled people

There is VAT relief available for individuals or certain types of charities for installing sanitary facilities. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has a designated advice service on VAT reliefs for charities and disabled people.

• Read Notice 701/7 VAT reliefs for disabled people

Who to contact

To check eligibility with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) telephone 0845 302 0203 or email charities@hmrc.gov.uk