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/North SussexAreas Covered · North Sussex # Home AdaptationsAcross North Sussex Wet rooms, level access, lifts and accessibility refurbishments across north Sussex, from new-town housing in Crawley to village cottages in the Weald. 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 North Sussex ## Accessibility Building WorkIn North Sussex North Sussex sits within comfortable reach of our base at Keston, down through Surrey and the Weald. East Grinstead, Crawley, Horsham, Haywards Heath and the surrounding villages are the parts of Sussex we work in most. The housing here divides fairly clearly. The new towns and their surrounding estates offer modern, straightforward construction that adapts easily, while the Wealden villages are full of older cottages, converted farm buildings and houses extended over generations, where split levels and solid walls decide what is possible. Rural and semi-rural living also shapes the brief. Outside space matters here, so level access to the garden, safe paths and good external lighting come up far more often than they do in the city. Building Care Services is family-run and owner-led by Vernon Martins, with over 30 years of experience. Every north Sussex 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 North Sussex Actually Involves ### Where we work in north Sussex East Grinstead, Crawley, Horsham, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill and Lingfield are our most frequent north Sussex locations. We also cover the surrounding villages across the Weald, and take work further into mid Sussex by arrangement. Projects at this distance are programmed in continuous runs, so the team works full days on your job rather than commuting back and forth. For village properties, delivery and waste access, private drainage and parking are all established at survey rather than discovered mid-build. ### North Sussex property types we adapt New-town and estate housing around Crawley: modern construction, level thresholds in many cases, and adaptations that concentrate on bathrooms, kitchens and turning space. Interwar and post-war semis and detached houses: structurally simple, with gardens and drives that allow properly graded ramps. Wealden cottages and converted farm buildings: solid or timber-framed walls, uneven floors, split levels and low head heights. Bungalows and retirement properties: single-level living that adapts extremely well, with the work focused on wet rooms and external access. ### What north Sussex households ask us for most Wet rooms and walk-in showers, especially in bungalows and older properties with small first-floor bathrooms. Level access out to the garden, with safe paths, handrails and outdoor lighting. Ground-floor bedroom and bathroom conversions in houses where the stairs have become the limiting factor. Small adaptations that make an immediate difference: grab rails, lever taps, half-steps and better lighting. Services In North Sussex ## Everything We Carry OutAcross North Sussex ### Bathroom Adaptations Wet rooms, walk-in showers, walk-in baths, accessible toilets and grab rails, built around how you wash today. Bathroom Adaptations in North Sussex ### Stair & Lift Solutions Stairlifts, through-floor lifts, platform lifts and handrails, with the structural work done properly. Stair & Lift Solutions in North Sussex ### Wheelchair & Mobility Access Ramps, door widening, thresholds, accessible entrances and pathways that make the whole route work. Wheelchair & Mobility Access in North Sussex ### Kitchen Adaptations Accessible kitchens with lowered worktops, adapted units and appliances placed within easy reach. Kitchen Adaptations in North Sussex ### Bedroom & Living Adaptations Ground-floor bedrooms, extensions, ceiling hoists and accessible storage, so daily life fits on one level. Bedroom & Living Adaptations in North Sussex ### External & Garden Access Ramps, handrails, paths, dropped kerbs, driveways and outdoor lighting that make going outside easy again. External & Garden Access in North Sussex ### Safety & Independence Grab rails, key safes, lighting, alarms and fall-prevention adaptations that keep a home safe day to day. Safety & Independence in North Sussex ### Major Building Adaptations Extensions, structural alterations, room conversions and downstairs bathrooms or bedrooms. Major Building Adaptations in North Sussex ### Minor Adaptations Grab rails, handrails, lever taps, half-steps, thresholds and small ramps, fitted quickly and properly. Minor Adaptations in North Sussex ### Complete Home Adaptation Service Assessment, design, planning, building work, installation and finishing, handled end to end by one team. Complete Home Adaptation Service in North Sussex Why Us ## Why Choose UsIn North Sussex We only claim what we can stand behind. Everything below is fact, not marketing. ### Regular north Sussex work East Grinstead, Crawley and Horsham are within our normal working reach. ### 30+ years' experience Older and timber-framed property handled with proper building knowledge. ### Planned in continuous runs Projects scheduled so travel does not become dead time on your job. ### Family-run and owner-led Vernon Martins owns the business and stands behind the work. ### Free home assessment A visit to the property and a written estimate, with no obligation. ### Whole job in-house Structure, plumbing, electrics and finishes from one team. Local Challenges ## The Problems ParticularTo North Sussex Homes ### Split levels in older houses Steps between rooms in extended or converted properties often block a level route before the bathroom is even reached. ### Solid and timber-framed walls Fixings for rails, hoists and lifts need proper substrate assessment rather than assumptions. ### Low head heights Cottages and conversions can rule out some standard equipment, so the design has to suit the building. ### Long or uneven approaches Gravel drives, garden paths and gates need surfacing and handrails to be genuinely usable. ### Wet, shaded outdoor routes Paths under trees stay slippery for months, so surfacing must be specified for wet conditions. ### Private drainage Village properties on septic systems need any new bathroom planned around capacity. Where We Work ## Towns And DistrictsWe Cover In North Sussex ### Mid and north Sussex towns - East Grinstead and Felbridge - Crawley and Three Bridges - Horsham and Southwater - Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill - Cuckfield and Lindfield - Hassocks and Henfield ### Surrounding villages - Lingfield and Dormansland - Turners Hill and Ardingly - Balcombe and Handcross - Copthorne and Crawley Down - Billingshurst and Pulborough - Further mid Sussex 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 ## North SussexQuestions Answered Anything not covered here, ask us directly on 020 3432 3097. ### Which parts of Sussex do you cover? ### Can you adapt an older cottage? ### Can you make the garden accessible? ### Do you work on properties with septic tanks? ### How much does an adaptation cost? ### Are you too far away to take on work here? ### Can you fit a stairlift or through-floor lift? ### How do we get started? Nearby Coverage ## We Also Work Here ### 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 ### 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. View area ### Contact Us Send an enquiry or call 020 3432 3097 to arrange a free, no-obligation visit anywhere in North Sussex. 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 North Sussex 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