Ability Bathe

Ability Bathe (Devon) Ltd is a family-run bathroom design and installation company based near Newton Abbot in Devon, with a showroom in Torquay. The team draws on more than 35 years of industry experience and specialises in walk-in showers and wet rooms, alongside full bathroom refits and stairlift fitting. The limited company has been registered since 2018 and is actively trading.

The process starts with a free, no obligation design visit at home, followed by a written quote. Installations are quick by industry standards: most bathrooms are completed within 48 hours of starting, and emergency installations can be arranged within seven days of first contact. All trades are covered by the company’s own installers and work is never subcontracted. New bathrooms carry a 10-year product, plumbing and installation guarantee, while stairlifts carry a two-year guarantee.

Ability Bathe covers Devon, Cornwall and the wider South West, including Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay, Newton Abbot and Weston-super-Mare. The showroom is at Babbacombe Business Park in Torquay, open Monday to Saturday. Bath-to-shower conversions start from around £3,000. At the time of writing the company holds a 4.8-star Trustpilot rating from around 90 reviews, a 10 out of 10 score on Checkatrade and 5 stars on Google.

It suits older and less mobile householders across Devon and Cornwall who want a walk-in shower or wet room fitted quickly with little disruption, and anyone who puts weight on a long guarantee and an in-house installation team.

At a glance

• Specialises in: walk-in showers, wet rooms, accessible bathrooms, stairlifts
• Based in: Ipplepen, Newton Abbot, with a Torquay showroom
• Areas covered: Devon, Cornwall and the South West
• Established: incorporated 2018, team with 35+ years in the trade
• Reviews: Trustpilot 4.8 stars, Checkatrade 10/10
• 10-year guarantee on all new bathrooms

Frequently asked questions

What areas does Ability Bathe cover?

Devon, Cornwall and the South West, including Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay, Newton Abbot, Weston-super-Mare and surrounding areas.

How long does an installation take?

Most bathroom installations are finished within 48 hours of starting, and emergency installations can be completed within seven days of first contact.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes. New bathrooms, walk-in showers and wet rooms carry a 10-year product, plumbing and installation guarantee. Stairlifts carry a two-year guarantee.

Is there a showroom I can visit?

Yes, at Unit 1, Babbacombe Business Park, Babbacombe Road, Torquay TQ1 3UP, open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm.

Do they use subcontractors?

No. Ability Bathe says its own installers carry out every project, covering all trades, and all are insured under the company’s public liability policy.