Grab rails and handrails that make Bournemouth homes and public buildings safer to move around.
A well-placed handrail can make the difference between struggling with a step and managing it confidently. We install disabled handrails and grab rails for private homes and public properties across Bournemouth, including Kinson, Charminster, Boscombe and Queen's Park.
Every rail is tailored to the person who will use it. We visit to understand how the space is used, agree the design and position with you, then make and fit the rails ourselves. Our products are British designed and built, and our handrails come with a 12-month guarantee on labour and parts, so you can rely on them day to day. We also service and repair existing grab rails and handrails.
Grab rails give a firm handhold beside a toilet, in a shower or at a doorway, where balance is most often lost. We fit them at the height and angle that suits the user, horizontally, vertically or diagonally, and make sure fixings go into a surface strong enough to take the load. A second rail on the other side of a doorway or toilet can help where support is needed on both sides.
Inside, a continuous rail on the stairs helps people move between floors safely. Outside, rails beside front steps, ramps and garden paths give support in all weathers. We make external rails to cope with rain and frost, and internal ones to suit the look of your hallway. Where a flight has a turn or a landing, we keep the rail continuous so a hand never has to let go.
Stainless steel is a popular choice for shops, surgeries and apartment entrances, as it is hard-wearing and easy to keep clean. Our stainless steel grab rails are sturdy and durable, and they can be combined with glass panels where a building needs a modern finish. Rails can be finished to suit the entrance, with brushed or polished surfaces and round or rectangular posts.
We carry out handrail work throughout Bournemouth, from single grab rails in a bathroom to full runs of external rails on commercial premises. Surveys are arranged around you, and we keep disruption to a minimum on the day of fitting. We fit rails for homeowners, landlords and businesses, and can work to the recommendations of an occupational therapist where one is involved.
Neighbourhoods we serve include:
Along the front of this building, a stainless steel handrail runs beside the entrance at a steady height. Glass panels below keep the frontage light, and the posts are fixed into the paving. The polished finish is easy to wipe clean in a busy public space.
This handrail guides people down a flight of external steps to a lower entrance. It starts with a curled end at the top, then follows the stairs at an even angle. Posts are set into the paving beside the steps, with clear glass between them.
Warm lighting runs along the ceiling above this stairwell, where a black handrail sits on top of stainless steel balusters. The rail is smooth and continuous at each landing, so a hand can slide along it without letting go on the way up or down.
Beside a lawn and a curving path, this black handrail climbs a set of brick steps to a raised front door. Its bottom end is curled so it is easy to find, and the rail continues along the landing. The black finish matches the railings on the terrace.
Many Bournemouth homes have steps up to the front door or split-level gardens, which are common places for a fall, so it is worth thinking about the whole route from the pavement to the door. If you rent your home or live in a block of flats, check with the landlord or managing agent before rails are fixed. For work on public buildings, let us know about opening hours so we can fit around them. Wet paving by the coast can be slippery in winter, so external rails are worth considering early.
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Since 2009 we have installed gates, railings and balconies in many styles for properties throughout Bournemouth and the wider area.
Every gate, railing and balcony is designed and made to your requirements — with a number of styles to choose from, classic or modern.
All our gates are designed and built in house, so we can monitor the quality of every one. British designed and built for assured quality.
Everything we make and install comes with a 12-month guarantee on labour and parts — including our handrails.
Our years of experience let us use the safest and most effective methods while we work.
Screen and vet every visitor for an extra level of security. We install gate automation from brands including Nice, FAAC, CAME and BFT.
General wear and tear? We service and repair gates, railings and balconies and restore them to their former glory.
Every job is bespoke — made to measure for the property it serves.
01Manual and electric gates for properties of all sizes, designed and built to your project’s requirements.
Explore service02Swinging and sliding automatic gates, with intercom systems so you can vet every visitor.
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03Sliding and automatic security gates for business premises, designed around your site.
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04British-made timber gates in hardwood or softwood that age beautifully.
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05Iron, metal and stainless steel railings designed and constructed in Britain.
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06Steel, Juliet and caravan balconies — customised to your requirements.
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08Broken-down automatic gate or rusting balcony? We assess the problem and recommend the right fix.
Explore serviceEvery gate, railing and balcony we make is bespoke, so the first step is a conversation. Call us, or send a few details and we’ll be in touch.
