How much does a shower trolley cost?

Specialist bathroom equipment can be a big investment — especially for clients who are buying for their own home. 

But there is a wide range of models to match different needs. And that means a wide range of costs for the shower trolleys you could buy. 

So, to help you make the best recommendations for your clients, you need to know what goes into each type of trolley — and the advanced features that can make a significant difference to the final price. 

Here’s what you need to know to make the most of your budget: 

What affects the price of a shower trolley? 

Every shower trolley comes with the same goal: 

To make bathroom routines easier — for both carers and their clients. 

But different users will need different features. And that can make a difference to the final price of the shower trolley you recommend. 

Here are the features that have the biggest effect on the cost: 

1. Height adjustment 

Any good shower trolley will come with an adjustable height. 

It’s useful for safe transfers — but also for giving carers comfortable access to the client while they help them to shower. 

Some basic models come with hydraulic height adjustment, where carers can change the height of the shower trolley using a manual foot pedal. 

Some more advanced models use electric height adjustment, with a motorised system that can raise and lower the shower trolley with the touch of a button. 

Electric height adjustment comes with more complex components and controls, as well as the batteries that power them — which all adds to the price of your shower trolley. 

With a hydraulic system, you will not have the same complex components or materials — which usually means a lower cost. 

Coral Shower Trolley  with hydraulic height pedal	Barella Shower Trolley  with electric height controls

2. Profile adjustment 

Different shower trolleys come with different levels of profile adjustment — changing the angles of the mattress at the hips and knees to give users the most comfortable position for their shower. 

That could mean a trolley with: 

• A fixed-angle platform for a fully flat position 

• A platform with an adjustable backrest 

• Or a platform with multiple points of adjustment. 

Models with a fixed platform need fewer moving parts and controls — which usually means lower costs. 

And models with more advanced adjustments (like the Wave Profiling Shower Trolley) come with extra materials and moving parts — which all add to the complexity and price of the shower trolley. 

3. Size and capacity 

As well as the advanced features of each shower trolley, the materials themselves can make a difference to the price — both the types of materials used, and the amount. 

If you’re working with someone who needs a bariatric shower trolley, you’ll be looking at a model with a higher weight capacity. That means a stronger frame, stronger lifting actuators, and more cushioning on the mattress. 

That all adds up to more materials — and a higher cost to the trolley. 

If you’re working with smaller adults or children, you might be looking at a paediatric shower trolley. Pediatric trolleys are smaller and more suitable for children's dimensions, and often includes enhanced safety measures, such as side rails, safety straps, and anti-slip surfaces, tailored for active or less cooperative children.

So, while they may need less material in the frame, they might need more complex parts and components — which can offset the costs. 

How can I help my clients get funding? 

If you’re working with someone who needs a shower trolley for their home, it can feel like a big investment — especially when you’re recommending an advanced model for a client with complex needs. 

In cases like these, one of the best things you can do for your clients is to help them apply to their local council for a grant. 

The government has specific schemes in place to offer funding for home equipment that helps people with disabilities — which could mean getting your client the shower trolley they need at no personal cost to them. Furthermore, if you are a commercial organisation, finance schemes are often available to assist spreading the initial cost of purchase.  

Want to get the most from your budget? 

We’ve been supplying care equipment to OTs and care homes for over 20 years. 

And we don’t just mean selling: 

We work directly with medical professionals to support and advise them, helping them choose and recommend the equipment that’s the best fit — for their clients, their needs, and the budget they’re working with. 

So, if you’re looking for some guidance (and someone to talk you through the costs), start a chat with one of our experts — or book a demo to see our shower trolleys in action. 

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