Working behind-the-scenes in the mobility industry, as I do, sheds light on many practices employed by certain mobility companies.  Some are good, some not so good.  That’s why I’m always eager to flag up those companies in the field who actually care about their customers and deliver on their promises.  Read: they don’t rip people off.

I feel passionate about this because most people who need a mobility product are often more vulnerable than other members of society.  This is especially true of older people who are particularly susceptible to con-men, cunning sales tactics and generally being taken advantage of.

If there is one thing that you learn from this blog, it’s this: never arrange a product demo from anyone who is unwilling to give a guide price OVER THE PHONE.  This is Mobility Rule #1.

What happens if you don’t follow this advice, of course, is that you might receive a home visit from 3 heavies who won’t leave until you’ve signed on the dotted line.  At treble the price you expected.  THEREFORE GET A PRICE OVER THE PHONE.

That’s why I like Aquability.  Talking to other colleagues dotted about the industry, Aquability have a strong reputation for being reputable and trustworthy as well as manufacturing state-of-the-art mobility products.  In fact they are the #1 manufacturer of walk-in baths and walk-in showers with tens of thousands of happy customers.  They also provide a world-class handicap bathroom for people with severe disabilities.

walk-in bathAll together…..aahhh

Of course, there are a number of other really good mobility companies out there, so what makes Aquability so special?  Well, what I like about them is that they employ their own fully qualified and trained engineers which means that there are no ‘extras’ to the workmen who have noticed that you need a special plumbing ‘re-route’ which will be “an extra £grand, unfortunately, Sir.”

Factor in Aquability’s tendency to fit their products in just one day (typically) , I’m not surprised that other colleagues in the industry rate them so highly.

A family-run business based in Farnborough, in Hampshire, you could do a lot worse than check out their products out if you’re considering a walk-in bath or shower.