Getting downstairs toilet done with Home Healthcare Adaptations, Dublin - does anyone know this firm

I am getting a downstairs WC done as I will need to have two surgeries next year and possibly another one the following year.

There is only one upstairs bathroom in the house currently. I am thinking of going with this firm Home Healthcare Adaptations. Unlike some of the other companies they don't have many reviews but appear to have been going since 2012 doing this type of work.

I am really nervous getting this job done due to a previous very bad experience with builders. If anyone knows this firm, I would appreciate any comments on them.

The operation's manager's qualification seems to be from the college of surveyors - does this college exist? The toilet, unfortunately, will have to be a Saniflo one.

Mothergoose said:

The operation's manager's qualification seems to be from the college of surveyors - does this college exist?

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Looking at Google does not show anything for College of Surveyors?

Its always recommended to get a few quotes?

Maybe try to look at some of their previous work, and, if possible speak to previous customers. Looks like the type of company who would have done work for HSE, in light of grants, so maybe check it out there. The physiotherapist in your local Primary Care Centre might be able to give some other recommendations. AFAIK the physios are dealing with people on a regular basis who require this type of work done to their houses.

It's usually Occupational Therapists rather than physiotherapists who give recommendations regarding housing adaptations. Asking at the Primary Care Centre is a good idea. (An OT recommended a stair lift for a family member of mine a few years ago and provided supplier information.)

Mothergoose said:

The toilet, unfortunately, will have to be a Saniflo one

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Would stairlift work for you? It can always be removed later if you no longer need it.

I have never known the saniflo not to cause problems.

DannyBoyD said:

It can always be removed later if you no longer need it.

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Expensive and disruptive? Temporary installation would probably not qualify for any grants either?

Sue Ellen said:

Expensive and disruptive?

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much less than downstairs loo / shower. If it was a fully connected loo (soil pipe) then you'd have some hopes of adding value to property. Saniflo is like a flat roof - sooner or later you'll have problems.

Sue Ellen said:

Temporary installation would probably not qualify for any grants either?

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not following what you mean by temporary & I don't know that OP would qualify for any grant aid, or is applying for same.

If OP is concerned about getting up / down stairs, then I'd honestly look at a stairlift. Much less disruptive

DannyBoyD said:

not following what you mean by temporary

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DannyBoyD said:

It can always be removed later if you no longer need it.

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When we were pricing one for my mother about 5 years ago AFAIK it was between €7,500/€10,000 and that was a more or less straight run. I understand the more twists/turns the more expensive.

Online prices for this "Acorn 130" are just shy of 2k & there are grants available. Not a recomendation, just googling. I have a relative who might be looking at this in the next while.

Though in my experience companies hear 'grant' & immediately double their prices.

Stair lift has to be removable in any event, it has no impact on grant application.

They can also be rented & that might suit the OP either.