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Make your bathroom easier to use with changes that suit your needs and your home.
If getting into the shower, moving around the room or using the fittings has become difficult, it may be time to make some changes.
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Petrolo Construction Group renovates bathrooms for people with disability, reduced mobility or changing needs as they get older. Based in Brookvale, we work across Sydney’s Northern Beaches and North Shore.
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We start by listening to what you need and looking at the bathroom you have. Some homes benefit from a few targeted modifications. Others need a different layout to provide suitable access and room to move.
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Sam and the team will explain the options, what the work involves and how it fits your budget.
Bathroom Renovations Designed for Access & Mobility
An accessible bathroom needs to work for the person using it. That means considering daily routines, mobility aids and whether someone needs assistance from a carer.
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We discuss these needs with you and, where involved, your family, carer or occupational therapist. Their recommendations help guide the layout and the position of fittings.
Depending on your requirements, the work may include:
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Support for grab rails and shower seats: Checking the wall construction and providing suitable reinforcement where required.
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Changes to doorways: Looking at the doorway width, door swing and whether a different door arrangement would make access easier.
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Room to move: Planning the position of the shower, toilet and basin around the space needed for access, transfers and assistance.
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Not every existing bathroom can accommodate every change within its current layout. We’ll explain the limitations and talk through the alternatives before work starts.
Step-Free Showers and Wheelchair Access
A shower hob or tight layout can make a bathroom difficult to use with a wheelchair or walking frame.
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We assess the existing floor, drainage and available space to work out whether a step-free shower is practical and what changes it would require.
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Options may include:
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Step-free shower access: Removing a raised hob and altering the floor where needed to provide easier entry.
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Suitable flooring and drainage: Selecting slip-resistant tiles and planning the floor falls to direct water towards the drain.
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Accessible basins and fittings: Providing knee clearance where required and positioning taps, mirrors and storage within reach.
The right arrangement depends on the person and the equipment they use. We’ll work from any relevant occupational therapist recommendations and explain what can be achieved in your bathroom.
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Bathroom Changes for Staying at Home as You Get Older
You may be finding the bath harder to get into, the taps difficult to turn or the shower less comfortable to use.
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Changes such as a more accessible shower, well-positioned grab rails, improved lighting or easier-to-use taps can make daily routines more manageable. The right toilet height and space around it are also worth considering.
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We’ll help you decide which changes are useful now and whether it makes sense to allow for future needs while the work is being done.
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Your bathroom can still look and feel like part of your home. We’ll help you choose suitable fittings and finishes in a style you like.
Why Choose Petrolo Group?
Accessible renovation work needs careful planning, clear communication and attention to the person who will use the room.
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Carpentry, Tiling and Renovation Experience: Sam’s background in carpentry and tiling is useful throughout the job, from preparing walls for support fittings to finishing the tiled surfaces.
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Licenced Building Work: We hold building licence number 454044C. We’ll explain the scope of your project and any approvals or specialist advice needed for the proposed changes.
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Working with Your Occupational Therapist/NDIS: Where an occupational therapist has provided recommendations, we can use them to help plan and carry out the work. We’ll clarify details before construction so the agreed requirements are understood.
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A Local Team You Can Speak To: We’re based in Brookvale and work throughout the Northern Beaches and North Shore. You’ll have a clear point of contact for questions, decisions and updates during your renovation.
Our Renovation Process
We coordinate the work and keep you informed from the first visit through to completion.
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Visit and Discuss Your Needs: We look at the existing bathroom and talk about what is difficult to use and what you want to change. We also review any occupational therapist recommendations and discuss your budget.
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Plan the Work: We agree on the proposed layout, fittings and scope of work. We’ll explain any space limitations, structural changes or further assessments needed, then set out the agreed work in your quote.
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Carry out the Renovation: We coordinate the trades, protect the surrounding areas and keep you updated on progress. Before work begins, we discuss how long the bathroom is likely to be unavailable so you can plan alternative arrangements.
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Check and Hand Over: We walk through the completed bathroom with you and check the work against the agreed plan. We explain how to use and care for the new fittings and provide the relevant documentation.
Talk to Us About a More Accessible Bathroom
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Tell Sam what you need help with and what you’d like to change. We can arrange a visit, look at your bathroom and discuss the next steps.
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Based in Brookvale, we service the Northern Beaches, including Manly, Dee Why, Frenchs Forest, Mona Vale and Avalon. We also welcome North Shore enquiries.
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