How much does a Changing Place cost?

A Changing Places facility typically costs £26,000 to £41,000 installed, plus VAT, covering the specialist equipment package and enabling building works. The exact figure depends on the equipment specification chosen and the scope of works needed to adapt the space.

Changing Places facilities are now the recognised standard for accessible toilet provision in public buildings across the UK, giving disabled users a safe, dignified space that a standard accessible toilet cannot provide. Existing buildings can be retrofitted to include one, and many new developments are specifying them at the design stage.

Updated: 4th September 2026

What Equipment Is Needed in a Changing Place?

Under BS8300-2:2018, a facility must include the following to be classed as a registered Changing Place:

• Ceiling track hoist system
• Height-adjustable changing bench
• Toilet (with at least one metre of space on either side for carers)
• Sink with powered height-adjustment
• Privacy screen
• Wide paper tear-off roll
• General waste bin and large sanitary bin
• Grab rails, including one fixed to the interior door
• Shower located next to the changing bench
• Full-length mirror (minimum 600x400mm)
• Clothing hooks positioned at two heights (1050mm and 1400mm)
• An emergency alarm
• A minimum room size of 3m x 4m

If a supplier’s design is missing any of these elements, the facility cannot be officially registered as a Changing Place.

See our Compliance Checklist for a step-by-step guide to getting a facility registered.

How Much Does a Changing Place Cost to Install?

A Changing Place installation typically costs £26,000 to £41,000 installed, plus VAT. This covers both the equipment and the enabling works, and varies based on:

• The specification of equipment chosen
• The scope of building work required to adapt the space
• Whether equipment and installation are procured as a single package or separately

A Changing Place is not just equipment and installation, it’s a service. Innova’s Changing Places team works with all relevant parties throughout the project, including design support, managing requirements and timelines, and signing off a facility ready for registration.

Ways to manage cost:

• Choose a free-standing height-adjustable changing bench instead of a fixed one
• Select equipment at the compliant end of the specification range rather than premium options
• Procure equipment and installation as a single package rather than sourcing separately, which typically works out more cost-effective

Read more about what makes a Changing Places toilet different from a standard accessible toilet.

How Much Does It Cost to Maintain a Changing Place?

Once installed, a Changing Places facility needs ongoing maintenance to stay safe and compliant:

• Annual servicing to keep equipment up to standard
• LOLER testing every six months, required because every registered facility includes an overhead hoist system, which is classed as lifting equipment under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to reduce the risk of equipment failure

A basic service plan including six-monthly LOLER testing starts from £250 per annum, with the final cost depending on the equipment specified.

What Equipment Should You Choose for a Changing Place?

The right specification depends on your building and users, but higher-spec equipment generally makes the facility easier and quicker to use for both the disabled person and their carer(s), and tends to last longer.

Common upgrades worth considering:

• Fixed height-adjustable changing bench, which flips up against the wall when not in use to save space
• Wash/dry toilet, to increase user independence
• Personalised wall art or finishes, to help the facility blend into the wider venue

These additions increase upfront cost but improve the day-to-day experience for end users and carers.

Changing Places Cost: Quick Answers

How much does a Changing Places toilet cost?
Between £26,000 and £41,000 installed, plus VAT, depending on equipment specification and building works required.

How much does it cost to maintain a Changing Place?
Basic servicing including LOLER testing starts from £250 per year, varying by equipment specified.

Is a Changing Place the same as a standard accessible toilet?
No. A Changing Place must meet BS8300-2:2018 requirements, including a hoist system, height-adjustable bench and sink, and a minimum 3m x 4m room, none of which are required for a standard accessible toilet.

Summary

A registered Changing Place typically costs £26,000 to £41,000 including equipment and installation. While this is a significant investment, it broadens who can comfortably use your facility and demonstrates a genuine commitment to accessibility.

For a detailed, up-to-date cost breakdown, see our Changing Places Toilet – Internal Room product page.