A property does not need to be accessible today to become an accessible home.
Himmelzimmer helps you understand whether a property could be adapted for wheelchair use, reduced mobility, changing care needs or independent living — before you commit to buying it.
We provide independent architectural advice on properties you or your estate agent have identified.
Buying an Accessible Home
Found a home you love? Find out whether it can become the home you need.
20+ years experience
Architectural expertise
Healthcare informed
Accessible design
How we can help
Property Check - £395
Is this property worth pursuing?
Found a property online or through an estate agent? Send us the property listing, floor plan and photographs, together with some information about what you need from your home. We will review its accessibility and adaptation potential and identify the main opportunities and limitations.
We can consider:
step-free access
wheelchair circulation
bedroom and bathroom potential
home lift options
kitchen and living-space adaptations
garden access
extensions or reconfiguration
obvious planning or building constraints
You will receive a concise professional assessment to help you decide whether the property is worth exploring further.
Property Check - £395
Need an answer quickly?
Priority Property Check - £545
Returned within one working day; subject to availability
Property Visit - from £795
Seriously considering a property?
A floor plan can only tell you so much.
If a property is becoming a serious option, Himmelzimmer can visit the home and assess its accessibility and adaptation potential in greater detail.
We look at how the property actually works and what may be possible through architectural intervention.
We can consider:
entrances, steps and level changes
internal circulation
accessible bedroom and bathroom options
lift locations
structural alterations
extensions and reconfiguration
parking and garden access
longer-term adaptability
the likely scale of work required
Following the visit, we provide a concise written assessment of the property's potential.
Property Visit - from £795
For clients requiring a more detailed illustrated assessment and recommended adaptation strategy:
Detailed Property Assessment - from £995
Accessible Home Consultation - £495
Not sure what you should be looking for?
If you haven't yet found the right property, we can help you understand what characteristics are most important before you continue your search.
We start by understanding how you or your family use the home now, your accessibility requirements and how those needs may change over time.
We can help establish:
essential accessibility requirements
suitable property types
ground-floor living needs
bedroom and bathroom requirements
wheelchair circulation
lift considerations
parking and entrance requirements
what can realistically be adapted
features that may be difficult or expensive to overcome
Following the consultation, we can prepare an Accessible Home Brief that you can use with your estate agent or property adviser.
Accessible Home Consultation - £495
Call us on 01273 928 321 to book a consultation
From property to accessible home
We can stay with you beyond the assessment.
Our property services are designed to help you make a better-informed decision before buying.
If you find the right property, Himmelzimmer can then help you transform it.
1. Understand what you need
Accessible Home Consultation — £495
Know what to look for before you begin.
2. Check the potential
Property Check — £395
Find out whether a property you have identified is worth pursuing.
3. Understand it properly
Property Visit — from £795
Explore the opportunities and constraints before committing.
4. Test the design
Feasibility Study — from £1,950
For properties requiring greater certainty, we can develop initial layouts and an adaptation strategy before you proceed further.
5. Create your home
Architectural Design & Delivery
Once the property is yours, we can design and manage the adaptations from concept through to construction.
Independent advice
Himmelzimmer does not act as an estate agent or buying agent.
We don't sell, source or negotiate the purchase of property.
Our role is to provide independent architectural and accessibility advice on homes you are considering.
That keeps our focus on one question:
Could this home work for you?
Why speak to us before you buy?
We look at what a property could become.
Estate agent particulars tell you what a property is like today.
As architects specialising in accessible and independent living, we look beyond the existing layout.
A stepped entrance, upstairs bathroom or awkward floor plan does not necessarily mean a property should be ruled out.
Equally, a home that initially appears suitable may require significant or expensive alterations.
Understanding that before you buy can save time, uncertainty and unnecessary cost.
Who can we help?
Our services may be useful if:
you or a family member uses a wheelchair
mobility has changed following illness or injury
you are buying a home for a disabled child or family member
you are helping an ageing parent move
you expect your mobility needs to change
you want to live independently for longer
you want your next home to work for you in the long term
you have found a property you love but aren't sure whether it can be adapted
Every person and every property is different.
We start by understanding what matters to you.
Working with your estate agent
If an estate agent has already helped you find a property, we can work alongside them.
Our role is not to replace the agent. We provide the specialist architectural advice needed to understand whether the property can meet your accessibility requirements.
Estate agents can also refer prospective purchasers directly to Himmelzimmer where accessibility or adaptation potential is preventing them from making a confident decision about a property.
Found the right property?
We can help you create the right home.
If you decide to proceed, Himmelzimmer can continue with the design and delivery of the adaptations.
Our services include:
accessible bathrooms
accessible kitchens
home lifts
extensions
internal reconfiguration
planning applications
Building Regulations
technical design
contractor coordination
project management
From the first property assessment through to construction, our aim is to create a home that supports independence without feeling institutional.
Call us on 01273 928 321 to book a consultation
Thinking about buying?
Already found a property?
Send us the listing, floor plan and tell us a little about what you need.
Property Check - £395
Still looking?
Start by understanding what your next home needs to provide.
Accessible Home Consultation - £495
Find out what your next home could become.
Already found a property?
Prices shown are fixed or starting fees for the services described. More complex properties, additional travel or expanded reporting requirements may be quoted separately. Prices are inclusive of VAT where applicable.
“Himmelzimmer went out of their way to deliver an exceptional design and managed the project thoroughly throughout...The outcome transformed our space beyond what we thought possible.”
Your Questions, Answered
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In most cases, yes. There are several well-designed options depending on your home and preferences:
Reconfiguring the ground floor to include a bedroom and bathroom
Installing a stairlift or a home lift so every level of your home is accessible
Redesigning layouts to minimise the need to use stairs altogether
We focus on solutions that preserve the character of your home while supporting long-term independence.
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Yes - thoughtful design can significantly reduce fall risk without taking away the beauty and spirit of your home.
We assess how you move through your home and address common hazards through:
Level thresholds and step-free access
Slip-resistant flooring
Improved lighting
Discreet systems that can call for help if you ever need it
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Yes, absolutely. Many of the most effective changes are relatively small in scope — improved lighting, a level threshold, a change of flooring, or a discreetly fitted grab rail can make a real difference on their own. We always start by understanding what matters most to you, then recommend a sensible order of priorities, so you're never doing more work than you need to, and can choose to phase larger changes over time if that suits you better.
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The priority areas are typically:
Safe and accessible bathroom
Step-free entrance and circulation
Kitchen usability
Good lighting and clear navigation
However, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. We take a whole-home, future-focused approach, ensuring each change works together and supports your evolving needs over time.
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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. You can also call us on 01273 928321. We aim to respond quickly - usually within one business day.
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Pricing for accessible consultations and property checks are fixed and listed here. Additional services are flexible and can be negotiated based on services required.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.
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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call. We’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.
Book your complimentary consultation
Reach out to our friendly team of experts to book a free consultation or to find out more about how we can help you.
Himmelzimmer UK Ltd
Plus X Innovation
Lewes Rd
Brighton and Hove
BN2 4GL