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Somewhere to sit,that folds away.

A seat on the shower wall that folds down when you need it, and up when you don’t. Fixed firmly, at the right height for you.

A white slatted fold-down shower seat lowered from the tiled wall of a walk-in shower beside a grab rail

Sitting down makesshowering safer.

In the shower, balance goes before strength. Rinsing your hair with your eyes closed can tip you off balance. So can turning to a tap, or lifting a foot to wash it, on a wet floor.

Sitting down takes away those risks. It is often the change that lets someone keep showering on their own for years longer.

A fold-down seat lies flat against the wall when it is not in use, so the rest of the household has the shower back. And unlike a loose shower chair, it can’t slide on a wet floor.

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A white fold-down shower seat folded up flat against a tiled shower wall beside a grab rail and hand shower

Why a fold-downseat works.

  • Folds out of the way

    It lies flat against the wall, so a small or shared bathroom stays clear.

  • Fixed firmly to the wall

    Bolted into the solid wall frame behind the tiles, so it holds your weight for years.

  • Set at your height

    A seat that is too low is hard to get up from. We set it at the height that suits you.

Vital Ease at a glance

Projects completed
2,000+

Projects completed

Agreements with Home Care Package and NDIS providers
250+

Agreements with Home Care Package and NDIS providers

Valued customers
1,000+

Valued customers

  • NDIS — National Disability Insurance Scheme registered provider
  • State-wide Equipment Program approved supplier
  • Home Care Packages approved provider

Two sizes,two jobs.

  • Compact seat (about 450mm)

    For a corner or a narrow shower, where you walk in and sit down.

  • Bench seat (about 960mm)

    Runs along the wall, so you can slide across from a wheelchair instead of standing up to move.

How itworks.

  1. A clear, fixed quote

    We quote from what you tell us, or from your occupational therapist’s report, so your funding can be approved.

  2. One visit to fit

    We check the wall, agree the height and position with you, and fit the seat on the spot.

  3. Backed by warranty

    All work is done by licensed tradespeople and backed by the relevant warranties.

A seat works bestwith a rail.

A seat helps you sit. A grab rail helps you stand up again, and a hand shower brings the water down to you. We usually fit all three on the same visit.

See grab rails

A walk-in shower behind a glass panel with a fold-down seat, an L-shaped grab rail, and a handheld shower

Not sure what you need? Call us for a free phone consultation, and we’ll talk you through the options. No obligation.

Questions

What people ask aboutshower seats.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much weight will a shower seat hold?
Every seat we fit has a weight rating from its maker. We give you that figure, in writing, for the exact seat before you commit, because your occupational therapist will usually want it for their report.
Can a shower seat be fitted to a tiled wall?
Yes. It is bolted through the tiles into the solid wall frame behind them, never into the tiles alone. If the frame isn’t where the seat needs to go, we make a bracket to reach it. No stick-on or suction seat is safe to sit on.
Will it get in the way for everyone else?
No, that is what the fold-down design is for. It lies flat against the wall when it is not being used, so the rest of the household has the whole shower.
Do I need a corner seat or a bench?
A compact seat, about 450mm wide, suits a corner or a narrow shower where you walk in and sit down. A bench, about 960mm wide, lets you slide across from a wheelchair at the same height, which is safer than standing up. We will help you choose on the visit.
Can a shower seat be fitted in a rental?
Yes, with the owner’s or the agent’s permission, because it is bolted to the wall. Call us and we will tell you what they usually want to know. Most say yes once they understand what is involved.

Can’t see your question? Call us on +61 3 8658 1358 — we’re happy to talk it through.

Let us make your homework for you.

Ready to start your modification journey? Contact our team.

Ready to make your home safer and more accessible? Our team is here to help from your first consultation through to the final handover. Let’s talk about what’s possible for your home.

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Melbourne & Sydney

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Still working outwhat your home needs?

A five-minute call is usually enough to tell you what is possible and roughly what it costs — no obligation, no pressure.