Do you work across London and the South East?

Yes. We are based at Kimberley Business Park in Keston, Kent, and carry out adaptation and refurbishment work throughout London and the South East.

How much experience does the team have?

Vernon and Vanja Martins bring over 30 years of experience. Building Care Services was established after they acquired and grew a local gardening company, taking on larger building and refurbishment projects as their capability grew.

What sort of homes do you work in?

Private homes lived in by elderly and disabled people and their families, everything from a single level-access shower to a whole-home refurbishment.

How do I get an estimate?

Call us on 07878 938265 during opening hours, or send the enquiry form on this page with a short description of what you need. We will come back to you to arrange the next step.

What are your opening hours?

Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm, Saturday 7:30am to 12:00pm, and closed on Sunday.

Family-run home adaptation specialists

Keston’s trusted
home adaptation
specialists

Name: Building Care Services Ltd
Address: Kimberley Business Park, Leaves Green, Keston, BR2 6HL, GB
Telephone: 07878 938265

Based in Keston, Kent and working across London and the South East, we adapt and refurbish homes with care, so you can go on living comfortably and independently in the home you love.

Request a free estimate 07878 938265

Free, no-obligation home assessment
No pressure, no sales visit
Family-run, owner-led since day one
Work carried out by our own team

30+ years' experience

London & the South East

Family-run, owner-led

Free, no-obligation estimate

30+

Years of experience

Adaptation & building services

100%

Family-run and owner-led

Accessible wet room with level-access shower, grab rail and fold-down shower seat

Access ramp with stainless steel handrails leading to a level entrance

Accessible kitchen with lowered worktop and clear knee space beneath the sink

Walk-in shower with contrasting grab rail, shower controls and emergency pull cord

Support rail fitted beside an adapted toilet for independent living

Stairlift fitted to the treads of a domestic staircase

Why This Work Matters

Supporting your independence
in the home you love

A bathroom that is easy to step into. A staircase that feels sure underfoot. A level approach to the front door. Small, well-judged changes like these give people back their confidence, their routine and their choice about where they live.

With over 30 years of experience, we specialise in adapting and refurbishing homes for people with accessibility or mobility needs. We believe people, or their loved ones, should be able to remain in their own home rather than move into assisted living or a care home. Through thoughtful adaptations, refurbishment and building works, we make homes safer, more accessible and better suited to the individual needs of the people living in them.

Stay put, not move on

Adaptations designed so the home keeps working as needs change.

Safety without the clinic look

Practical changes finished to a standard you'd be happy to show visitors.

Built around the person

Heights, reach and routes set to the individual, not a generic spec.

Genuine building capability

Structural works, not just fittings bolted onto an unsuitable layout.

What We Do

Adaptations And Building Works
For Independent Living

Step-free living room with level flooring and clear turning space beside the sofa

Whole-Home Accessibility Refurbishments

A complete refurbishment planned around how you actually move through your home, room by room.

Whole-Home Accessibility Refurbishments in London & the South East

Older person steadying themselves on a stainless steel support rail beside an adapted toilet

Home Adaptations for Independent Living

Targeted changes that make everyday tasks easier, safer and more comfortable at home.

Home Adaptations for Independent Living in London & the South East

Widened, level-threshold doorway giving step-free access from the house out to the garden

Building Works to Support Disabled Living

Structural works, widened openings, reconfigured rooms, extensions, built around specific needs.

Building Works to Support Disabled Living in London & the South East

Wide, step-free corridor with handrails to both sides and slip-resistant flooring

Mobility-Friendly Design & Refurbishment

Layouts, surfaces and fittings chosen so a walking frame, stick or wheelchair is never fighting the house.

Mobility-Friendly Design & Refurbishment in London & the South East

Accessible wet room with level-access shower, drop-down grab rail, fold-down shower seat and wall-hung WC

Accessible Bathroom & Wet Room Installation

Slip-resistant, easy-entry bathrooms that keep washing private, dignified and safe.

Accessible Bathroom & Wet Room Installation in London & the South East

Walk-in shower conversion with contrasting grab rail, thermostatic shower controls and an emergency pull cord

Walk-In / Level-Access Shower Conversions

The step over the bath removed, replaced with a shower that can be walked or wheeled straight into.

Walk-In / Level-Access Shower Conversions in London & the South East

Person riding a stairlift fitted to the treads of a domestic staircase

Stairlift & Through-Floor Lift Installation

Upstairs kept in use, with the structural and finishing work handled properly around the equipment.

Stairlift & Through-Floor Lift Installation in London & the South East

Access ramp with stainless steel handrails and slip-resistant surface leading to a level-access entrance

Ramps & Level-Access Threshold Works

Front and back doors made reachable, with gradients and thresholds built to be used every day.

Ramps & Level-Access Threshold Works in London & the South East

Handrail securely bolted to the wall alongside a domestic staircase

Grab Rails, Handrails & Support Fittings

Fixed into solid structure at the heights that suit the person using them, not guesswork.

Grab Rails, Handrails & Support Fittings in London & the South East

Wheelchair user reaching a lowered kitchen worktop with clear knee space beneath the sink

Wheelchair-Accessible Kitchen Adaptations

Worktops, storage and appliances repositioned so cooking stays possible from a seated height.

Wheelchair-Accessible Kitchen Adaptations in London & the South East

Discuss Your Project

How It Works

Three Steps From First Call
To A Home That Works

Tell us what would help

One call or one form. Tell us about the stairs, the bathroom or the front step, and what you would like life at home to feel like.

We visit and assess

We come to the property, look at the layout and the person using it, and set out what will genuinely help.

The work gets done properly

Our team carries out the adaptation or refurbishment, keeps the home liveable throughout, and leaves it finished.

Areas Covered

Working Across London
And The South East

We work from our base at Kimberley Business Park in Keston, Kent, covering homes across London and the wider South East. If you are not sure whether we reach you, call and ask, it takes a minute to find out.

Kimberley Business Park, Leaves Green, Keston, BR2 6HL

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What Our Customers Say

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Common Questions

Straight Answers
Before You Call

Anything not covered here, ask us directly on 07878 938265.

Next Step

Tell Us What's Making
Your Home Difficult

Send the form and we will come back to you to arrange a visit, or call us directly during opening hours and speak to someone who can help straight away.

07878 938265

Monday – Friday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
Saturday: 7:30am – 12:00pm
Sunday: Closed

Keston’s trustedhome adaptationspecialists

Supporting your independencein the home you love