Bell and Higgins

Bell and Higgins is a Glasgow building and home improvement company with a dedicated accessible bathrooms service. The firm, registered as Bell & Higgins Construction & Property Maintenance Ltd, operates from 1220 Govan Road in Glasgow with a second base at Woodilee Industrial Estate in Lenzie. Unlike most accessible bathroom specialists it is a full all-trades builder, which shapes how it approaches adaptations.

The accessible work covers adapted bathrooms, wet rooms, walk-in showers and walk-in baths, from small jobs such as grab rails and shower seats through to complete remodels. Because the company also builds extensions and converts garages and lofts, it can create a new accessible bathroom where the existing layout will not work. Projects begin with a conversation with one of the directors, Grant Bell or Thomas Higgins, followed by a free home assessment. The firm is used to working with local authorities and occupational therapists, and offers help with grant applications.

Coverage takes in Glasgow and much of the central belt, including Bearsden, Milngavie, Kirkintilloch, Paisley, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Clydebank and Cumbernauld. Bell and Higgins is a long-standing member of the Federation of Master Builders and is registered with Constructionline, and its site also displays Gas Safe accreditation. On smaller jobs, payment is not required until the work is completed; on larger projects a schedule of invoicing is agreed before work starts.

It suits people in and around Glasgow whose adaptation is part of a bigger building job, or who want a modern, styled finish rather than a clinical one, delivered by a general builder with genuine accessible bathroom experience.

At a glance

• Specialises in: accessible bathrooms, wet rooms, walk-in showers, home adaptations
• Based in: Govan, Glasgow (second base in Lenzie)
• Areas covered: Glasgow and Central Scotland
• Accreditations: Federation of Master Builders, Constructionline
• All-trades builder: can extend or convert to create bathroom space

Frequently asked questions

Does Bell and Higgins cover my area?

The company works across Glasgow and the central belt, including Bearsden, Milngavie, Kirkintilloch, Paisley, East Kilbride, Hamilton and Cumbernauld.

Can they handle the whole project?

Yes. All trades are in-house, so one firm can take a job from grab rails up to building an extension for a new accessible bathroom.

Do they help with grant applications?

Yes. The company offers free home assessments and assistance with grant applications for accessible bathrooms and accessible home improvements.

Are they accredited?

Bell and Higgins is a long-standing Federation of Master Builders member and is registered with Constructionline.

When do I pay?

On smaller jobs, payment is due once the work is finished to your satisfaction. On larger projects, an invoicing schedule is agreed before work begins.