Bathing Mobility Advisory Service

Bathing Mobility Advisory Service, known as BMAS, is a specialist accessible bathroom company that designs, supplies and installs walk-in showers, wet rooms and walk-in baths. Established in 2005 and registered in Scotland, it focuses on safe, low-maintenance bathrooms for older people and people with reduced mobility, rather than working as a general bathroom fitter.

The company works from three showrooms where customers can see and try installations in person: two within Dobbies Garden Centres at Lasswade near Edinburgh and Braehead near Glasgow, and one at Hermitage Road in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Through these locations BMAS covers Scotland and a stretch of the East of England, including Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.

Every project starts with a free, no-obligation home visit. A specialist assesses the bathroom, discusses the customer’s needs and prepares a design and quote, and the company then handles the full installation, including delivery, fitting and removal of the old fixtures and debris. Products include level-access walk-in showers with anti-slip flooring, fully waterproofed wet rooms, walk-in baths, grab rails and shower seats. Most installations take between one and five days.

BMAS suits people who want a dedicated accessible bathroom specialist with physical showrooms to visit and a single point of contact from design through to aftercare. Eligible customers may also qualify for VAT relief on a mobility bathroom. For a clear idea of options and cost, the free home assessment is the usual starting point.

At a glance

• Established: 2005, registered in Scotland
• Specialises in: walk-in showers, wet rooms and walk-in baths
• Showrooms: Dobbies Lasswade (Edinburgh), Dobbies Braehead (Glasgow), Hitchin (Hertfordshire)
• Areas covered: Scotland plus Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire
• Service: free home visit, design, full installation and aftercare

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a walk-in shower and a wet room?

A walk-in shower has a low-threshold, anti-slip tray with grab rails set within a defined shower area, while a wet room is fully waterproofed with level-access flooring that runs seamlessly into the rest of the bathroom. A wet room removes trays and enclosures, so it suits people who need the most open, step-free access.

Do they cover my area?

BMAS covers Scotland and the East of England, including Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, served from showrooms in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Hitchin. If you are unsure whether your location is included, it is best to call and confirm.

Do they offer a free home visit and assessment?

Yes. BMAS offers a free, no-obligation home visit where a specialist assesses your needs, measures your bathroom and prepares a design and quote. You can also visit a showroom for advice if you prefer.

Where are the showrooms?

There are three: Edinburgh at Dobbies Garden Centre in Lasswade, Glasgow at Dobbies Garden Centre Braehead in Renfrew, and Hitchin at Hermitage Road in Hertfordshire. All display walk-in showers, wet rooms and walk-in baths with advisers on hand.

How does the process work from start to finish?

It starts with a free home visit or showroom consultation, where BMAS assesses your needs and creates a design and quote. Their team then handles the full installation, including delivery, fitting and removal of old fixtures and debris, with most projects taking between one and five days.