Mon to Fri 7:30am to 5:00pm · Sat 7:30am to 12:00pm 020 3432 3097enquires@building-care.co.uk AboutServices Areas Our WorkContact020 3432 3097Request an EstimateMenu Home/Areas Covered/KentAreas Covered · Kent # Home AdaptationsAcross Kent Wet rooms, ramps, level access and full accessibility refurbishments in Kent houses, bungalows and cottages, from our yard on the Kent boundary at Keston. Request a Free Estimate020 3432 3097 Free, no-obligation home assessment · Family-run · 30+ years' experience 30+ years' experience London & the South East Family-run, owner-led Free, no-obligation estimate Serving Kent ## Accessibility Building WorkIn Kent Our yard at Kimberley Business Park, Leaves Green, sits right on the Kent boundary, which makes Kent home ground rather than a county we travel out to. A large share of our work is carried out here. Kent has one of the older age profiles in the South East, particularly in its coastal and semi-rural districts, and a great deal of its housing was bought when climbing stairs and stepping over a bath side were not worth a second thought. Adaptation work here is often about keeping someone in a house they have lived in for decades. The building stock is genuinely varied: Victorian and Edwardian houses in the towns, interwar and post-war semis in the suburbs, bungalows along the coast, and older cottages, oast conversions and farm buildings inland. Each brings different constraints, and the answer is rarely the same twice. Building Care Services is family-run and owner-led by Vernon Martins, with over 30 years of experience. Every Kent project starts with a free, no-obligation visit to the property. ### Our Base Kimberley Business ParkLeaves Green, KestonBR2 6HL - Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 5:00pm - Saturday: 7:30am – 12:00pm - Sunday: Closed020 3432 3097Book a Free Assessment Local Knowledge ## What Adapting HomesIn Kent Actually Involves ### Where we work in Kent West Kent is closest and busiest: Sevenoaks, Westerham, Swanley, Dartford, Gravesend, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. We also work across mid and east Kent, including Maidstone, the Medway towns, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Ashford, Canterbury and the coastal towns. Distance affects how a programme is planned rather than whether we take the work on. Larger projects further east are scheduled in continuous runs so travel does not eat into your job. For rural properties, we check access for deliveries and waste at the survey. A lane a tipper cannot turn in changes how a job is sequenced, and it is much better known before the estimate than during the build. ### Kent property types we adapt Bungalows: common across Kent and among the most rewarding to adapt. With no stairs to solve, the work focuses on wet rooms, door widths, turning space and level access to the drive and garden. Interwar and post-war semis and detached houses: structurally straightforward, with room for ramps, extensions and reconfigured ground floors. Victorian and Edwardian town houses in Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone and the older centres: narrow halls, steep stairs and rear additions. Cottages, oast conversions and rural properties: solid or stone walls, uneven floors, split levels and low head heights. These need real building work rather than off-the-shelf fittings. ### What Kent households ask us for most Wet rooms and bath-to-shower conversions, particularly in bungalows and after a hospital discharge has made the existing bathroom unusable. Ramps and level thresholds at front, rear and garden doors, because in Kent the garden is very often the main outdoor space. Ground-floor bedroom and bathroom conversions in larger houses, so upstairs is no longer needed day to day. Fall-prevention work: grab rails, second handrails, improved lighting and safer paths and steps outside. Services In Kent ## Everything We Carry OutAcross Kent ### Bathroom Adaptations Wet rooms, walk-in showers, walk-in baths, accessible toilets and grab rails, built around how you wash today. Bathroom Adaptations in Kent ### Stair & Lift Solutions Stairlifts, through-floor lifts, platform lifts and handrails, with the structural work done properly. Stair & Lift Solutions in Kent ### Wheelchair & Mobility Access Ramps, door widening, thresholds, accessible entrances and pathways that make the whole route work. Wheelchair & Mobility Access in Kent ### Kitchen Adaptations Accessible kitchens with lowered worktops, adapted units and appliances placed within easy reach. Kitchen Adaptations in Kent ### Bedroom & Living Adaptations Ground-floor bedrooms, extensions, ceiling hoists and accessible storage, so daily life fits on one level. Bedroom & Living Adaptations in Kent ### External & Garden Access Ramps, handrails, paths, dropped kerbs, driveways and outdoor lighting that make going outside easy again. External & Garden Access in Kent ### Safety & Independence Grab rails, key safes, lighting, alarms and fall-prevention adaptations that keep a home safe day to day. Safety & Independence in Kent ### Major Building Adaptations Extensions, structural alterations, room conversions and downstairs bathrooms or bedrooms. Major Building Adaptations in Kent ### Minor Adaptations Grab rails, handrails, lever taps, half-steps, thresholds and small ramps, fitted quickly and properly. Minor Adaptations in Kent ### Complete Home Adaptation Service Assessment, design, planning, building work, installation and finishing, handled end to end by one team. Complete Home Adaptation Service in Kent Why Us ## Why Choose UsIn Kent We only claim what we can stand behind. Everything below is fact, not marketing. ### On the Kent boundary Our yard is at Leaves Green, Keston, minutes from the county line. ### 30+ years' experience Structural work in older and rural property handled in-house. ### Varied stock is normal Bungalows, semis, town houses, cottages and conversions all routine to us. ### Family-run and owner-led Vernon Martins owns the business and stands behind every job. ### Free home assessment A visit to the property and a written estimate, with no obligation. ### One team throughout Structure, plumbing, electrics and finishes carried out together. Local Challenges ## The Problems ParticularTo Kent Homes ### An older population in older houses Many Kent districts have notably older age profiles, in housing never designed for reduced mobility. ### Solid walls and uneven floors Pre-1919 and rural properties affect fixings, wet-room falls and level thresholds. ### Split levels and low head heights Cottages and extended houses commonly have steps between rooms, ruling out some standard solutions. ### Coastal exposure Salt-laden air attacks fixings and external metalwork, so rails and ramps need corrosion-resistant specification. ### Wet, shaded approaches Paths and patios stay damp for long stretches of the year, and smooth paving becomes a real hazard. ### Rural access and drainage Narrow lanes limit deliveries, and private drainage has to be considered before adding a bathroom. Where We Work ## Towns And DistrictsWe Cover In Kent ### West Kent - Westerham, Biggin Hill and Edenbridge - Sevenoaks, Swanley and Otford - Dartford, Gravesend and Longfield - Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells - Borough Green and West Malling - Bromley's Kent borders ### Mid and east Kent - Maidstone and the Medway towns - Sittingbourne and Faversham - Ashford and Tenterden - Canterbury and Whitstable - Herne Bay, Margate and Ramsgate - Folkestone, Hythe and Dover by arrangement Not listed? It does not mean we cannot help. Call 020 3432 3097 and ask about your postcode. Our Process ## How We Take ThisFrom Call To Completion 01 ### Call Or Enquire Tell us what is making the home difficult. We ask about the person as well as the property, so the visit is useful from the start. 02 ### Free Home Assessment We come to the property, measure it, look at the structure and talk through what will actually work in that space. 03 ### Written Recommendation A clear estimate setting out the work, the specification and the sequence, with no obligation to go ahead. 04 ### Planning And Preparation Dates, access, deliveries and waste are arranged around your household before anyone starts work. 05 ### The Build Our own team carries out the structural, plumbing, electrical and finishing work, keeping the home usable as far as possible throughout. 06 ### Handover We walk through the finished work with you, check everything performs as intended, and clear the site properly. Common Questions ## KentQuestions Answered Anything not covered here, ask us directly on 020 3432 3097. ### Which parts of Kent do you cover? ### Can you adapt a bungalow? ### Can you work in cottages with uneven floors? ### Will external rails and ramps last near the coast? ### Do you work on rural properties and in villages? ### How much does an adaptation cost in Kent? ### How quickly can you reach east Kent? ### Do you offer emergency call-outs? Nearby Coverage ## We Also Work Here ### South London Level-access bathrooms, ramps, stairlifts and whole-home accessibility refurbishments across south London, carried out by the team based on your doorstep in Keston. View area ### Surrey Level-access bathrooms, ramps, lifts and whole-home accessibility work in Surrey houses, from suburban semis to large detached properties and village cottages. View area ### Contact Us Send an enquiry or call 020 3432 3097 to arrange a free, no-obligation visit anywhere in Kent. Get in touch Browse all home adaptation services, view photographs of completed accessibility projects, see every area we cover, or read about our family-run building team. Next Step ## Arrange A Free VisitIn Kent Send the form with your postcode and a short description of what is making the home difficult, or call during opening hours and speak to someone directly. The assessment is free and there is no obligation. 020 3432 3097 - Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 5:00pm - Saturday: 7:30am – 12:00pm - Sunday: Closed Adaptations and refurbishment works that help people stay living safely in their own home. - ## Services Bathroom Adaptations - Stair & Lift Solutions - Wheelchair & Mobility Access - Kitchen Adaptations - Bedroom & Living Adaptations - External & Garden Access - Safety & Independence - Major Building Adaptations - Minor Adaptations - Complete Home Adaptation Service - All home adaptation services ## Opening Hours - Monday – Friday7:30am – 5:00pm - Saturday7:30am – 12:00pm - SundayClosed ## Areas Covered - Central London - East London - South London - Kent - Surrey - North Sussex - East Berkshire ## Contact - Kimberley Business ParkLeaves Green, KestonBR2 6HL - 020 3432 3097 - enquires@building-care.co.uk © 2026 Building Care Services Ltd. All rights reserved.AboutOur WorkContactPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions 020 3432 3097Free Estimate