Grab Rail & Banister Installation

What the job involves

Most falls at home happen on stairs, in bathrooms and at the front step. A well-placed rail prevents many of them, and it helps people stay independent in their own home.

A rail only works if it is fixed into something solid. Every rail here goes into brick, a stud or reinforced backing. Never bare plasterboard, because that pulls out exactly when someone needs it.

What's included

• Grab rails installed in bathrooms, by front doors and on steps
• Fixings into solid wall or reinforced backing
• Second stair banisters installed
• Loose existing rails and banisters re-secured
• Key safes fitted on the same visit if carers need access

Enhanced DBS checked

NW Handyman holds an Enhanced DBS certificate, the highest level of criminal record check in England and Wales. It is the same check used for people who work with vulnerable adults in care homes and hospitals. The certificate can be shown on request.

Arranging this for a parent? Call 07961 104266.

Common questions

Where should grab rails go?

The three places falls happen most: beside the toilet and in the shower, at the front step, and on the stairs. A second bannister on the open side of a staircase is one of the most effective changes you can make.

Will the rail actually hold someone's weight?

Only if it is fixed into something solid. Every rail here goes into brick, a stud or reinforced backing, never into bare plasterboard. A rail screwed into plasterboard holds right up until the moment someone needs it.

Can you fit a key safe at the same time?

Yes, and most families arranging care want both. See door, lock and key safe installation.

I am arranging this for my parent, not for me. Is that a problem?

Not at all, it is most of this work. You can arrange and pay for the job without being there, as long as someone can let us in.

Do you cover my area?

We cover south west London, south London and Surrey, including Sutton, Wimbledon, Kingston upon Thames, Richmond, Clapham, Putney, Wandsworth, Epsom, Leatherhead and Dorking. If you are not sure, call and ask.

How do I get a price?

Text a photo of the job to 07961 104266 with rough sizes. You get a price back, and a firm price before any work starts.