Spacious Wetroom Installation
We spoke to Mrs W. from Hereford who was awarded a disabled facilities grant to extend her...
Friendly builders & quality service
We spoke to Mrs J. from Hereford who was awarded a Disabled Facilities Grant from Herefordshire...
Wheelchair Accessible Access Ramp & Platform
We spoke to Mr T. Moreton-on-Lugg who was awarded a grant from Connexus to have a new wheelchair...
DFG Garage Adaptations
We spoke to Mr H. from Herefordshire who had half of his garage converted into a downstairs toilet...
Wheelchair Friendly Home Adaptations
Mrs H from Llandridod was awarded a Disabled Facilities Grant through Powys County Council to...
Wheelchair accessible door & access ramp
Mr T. from Hereford was awarded a Disabled Facilities Grant from Herefordshire Council to have a...
Disability Bathroom Adaptations and Bath Aids
Home adaptations, to help overcome disability come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, from the...
Bathroom Adaptations and Bath Aids for the Elderly
Making changes to our homes is something many of us are faced with as we grow older and our needs...
Making your Home Wheelchair Accessible
Whether you are a wheelchair user yourself, or have a loved one who relies on one, facing the...
Wheelchair Accessible Ramp & Platform
Mrs I. was awarded DFG funding from Herefordshire Council to have an access ramp and level...
Ground Floor Extension Adaptation
Mr & Mrs H. from Leominster was awarded a DFG grant from Herefordshire Council. Due to...
Wheelchair Accessible Garden
Mr B. near Orleton received a Disabled Facilities Grant to make his home wheelchair accessible....
The Disabled Facilities Grant, a Vital Home Adaptation Resource
The Disabled Facilities Grant is a potentially life-changing funding option for many people, but...
Bathroom Repairs & Refurbishment
As part of a home insurance claim we spoke to Mrs F. from Presteigne to discuss how the repairs to...
How to Get a Home Assessment from your Local Council for Home Adaptations
For every one of us, regardless of whereabouts in Herefordshire we live, how well-off we might be...
Adaptations that make a difference
Mrs D. from Hereford shares her experience of getting a complete level access wetroom installed....
Mobility Doors and Access Ramps
Changes to internal or external doors and adaptations such as access ramps might not seem like big...
Supporting Carer Wellbeing across Herefordshire
As a specialist provider of home adaptations in Herefordshire, we regularly see the impact that...
Door adaptation & mobility threshold
Mrs N. was awarded a grant for a new UPVc door with low mobility threshold from Care & Repair...
The Importance of Home Adaptations for Positive Mental Health
Our homes are where we live; places where we spend the majority of our lives and even when life...
Life-changing Home Adaptations
Through Care & Repair, Powys Mrs. E. from Brecon privately engaged GB Electrical &...
Life-Changing Adaptations in the Home
A new joint report published by The Centre for Ageing Better and Care & Repair England has...
Home Adaptations, a boost for mental as well as physical wellbeing
Home adaptations can play an important part of physical wellbeing. The right ones, fitted in the...
Feel safe with GB Home Adaptations
Mrs P. Brecon was awarded a DFG grant to have a level access wetroom installed. More recently we...
Modular wheelchair accessible ramp
Mr W. Hereford was awarded a DFG grant to update an existing ramp into a modular ramp for his...
Preparing garden paths and walkways for the autumn
After many of us spend the warmer months enjoying our gardens, the autumn and winter months are...
Wheelchair accessible garden & driveway
Mr F. Hereford applied for a DFG through Herefordshire Council to improve the access to the front...
Professional wetroom adaptations
Mrs S. Llandrindod was awarded a DFG grant for a level access wetroom to help make her bathroom...
Sensory Colours for Home Adaptations and Wetrooms
Colours, shapes and textures are all important factors to consider when planning changes to our...
Cost Effective Garage Conversion Options
At GB Electrical & Building Services Ltd, we regularly work with customers seeking an all in...
DFG Funding Options
Finding the information you need about grants and funding for home adaptations in...
Keeping your gardens accessible
Enjoying our gardens is a much-loved pastime for many. They can be places of quiet sanctuary,...
Walk-in Showers vs. Wetrooms
For those who are looking to the future, or making changes to cope with existing mobility and...
The many benefits of garage conversions
Recent times have caused more than a little economic uncertainty and the impact on the housing...
Garden made accessible & safe
Miss W. Powys was awarded a grant to make her garden more accessible and safe for her disabled son...
Accessibility makes life easier
Mr M. Powys selected GB Electrical & Building Services to create a new ensuite wetroom and to...
Add value to your property with a garage conversion
With so many people looking towards maximising their existing living spaces and adding genuine...
Accessible Adapted Kitchens
Kitchens are now the heart of the modern home, where once they were places to just prepare and...
New access shower renews independence
Mr B. Colwall privately contracted GB Electrical & Building Services to help make his...
Home Adaptations for Homeowners
At GB Electrical & Building Services, home adaptations have become an increasingly sought...
Maintaining independence with a wet room
Mrs W. Weobley privately contracted GB Electrical & Building Services to adapt her period...
A Buyer’s Guide to Adapted Bathrooms
Arranging for adaptations in the home can often feel overwhelming, particularly if the need for...
Grab Rails, a simple, effective living aid
There are few disability living aids that can have as much impact as the grab rails.Slips, trips...
AKW and GB Electrical & Building, a trusted partnership
As we look forward to our thirtieth year serving our local authorities, companies and residents...
Home Adaptations that give back independence
Due to limited mobility Mrs H. in Ross-on-Wye was awarded a grant to adapt her kitchen into a more...
Why a wet room is a good idea
GB Electrical & Building Services are wet room specialists with the experience and trade...
Planning Home Adaptations, The Occupational Therapy Process & Funding Options
Getting the home adaptations we need is vitally important as they enable us to live comfortably...
Not eligible for a Disabled Facilities Grant?
When looking to make adaptations to our homes, the costs can mount up fast and if you aren't...
The Disabled Facilities Grant
We all make changes to our homes at one time or another but for some people those changes are a...
Bathroom Adaptations for You
Choosing the right bathroom adaptations for you or a family member can be difficult, not just in...
Modern Adapted Bathrooms
There is often a misconception surrounding modern adapted bathrooms, people tend to associate them...