Repairs and Remodels for Aging-in-Place Near Winchester, VA

When people live in Winchester, VA and are close to their golden years, they might be looking for aging-in-place renovations so they can live in the comfort of their home for years. This will allow you to have children or grandchildren stay for visits and reunion and keep the furniture, possessions and decorations familiar to you. While you may be healthy for many years, aging-in-place contractors can simplify the change of life that occurs in retirement.

Handyman Connection of Winchester, VA contractors can conduct an array of aging-in-place service projects. If accomplished right, these remodels make caring for your home simpler. They can make your house easier to get around in while using wheelchairs, scooters and walkers. This remodeling can also make support for seniors more convenient, so you can better care for your husband or wife and keep them at home longer.

Whether you need minor upgrades and repairs for aging-in-place or a complete remodel, reach out to the Handyman Connection contractors in Winchester, VA. We will gladly answer all your questions or plan for a no-cost consultation.

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Our Senior Handyman Crew Provides:

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Grab bar installation

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Fixed or portable accessibility ramp installation

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Shower seat installation

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Walk-in tub installation

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Zero-threshold/walk-in shower installation

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Anti-scald device installation

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Motion-sensor faucet installation

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Countertop height remodeling

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Roll-out shelving installation

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Anti-slip flooring installation

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Motion-sensor lighting installation

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Door-widening (offset) hinge installation

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Pocket door installation

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Stairlift installation

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Door camera/caregiver camera installation

Structural Remodels for Senior Care

  • Expanding narrow hallways and entryways to make them wheelchair accessible for seniors can be necessary for aging-in-place renovations
  • Installation of electric chair lifts or installation of elevators can make it possible to stay in your own home for many years
  • One-floor living is a requirement for many retirees. We can help you rearrange your house to age in place comfortably without having to navigate stairs

Exterior Upgrades for Retirement

  • Siding upgrades can end the trouble of painting, climbing ladders and more
  • Deck repairs can keep you and your visitors safe, and deck remodeling such as new ramps and widening access can make navigation easier
  • Landscaping changes such as planting shrubbery and plants that are easy to preserve reduce the need for gardening, weeding and watering

Upgrade the Bathroom for Senior Life

Upgrading and expanding tiny bathrooms can help you live at home during retirement by:

  • Adding grip bars for stability
  • Replacing faucets so you don't have to twist your wrists
  • Increasing turnaround space
  • Adding a seat in the shower
  • Adding lights in the shower stall
  • Installing bracing around the toilet and bath to prevent slips and falls
  • Raising toilet seats
  • Separate spaces for caregivers

Updated Extras to Make Life at Home Easier

  • Installing non-slip hard floors and replacement of impractical carpet with new carpet of less than 1.5-inch pile can make wheelchair accessibility simple
  • Minor changes like doorknob replacement with levers and easy open windows and blinds, thermostats moved to easier-to-reach places, light switches near entryways, and installation of security systems can make retiring at home independently more convenient

Front Doors and Ramps for Aging-in-Place

  • Flooring that isn't slippery can keep you safe
  • Additional lighting, flat thresholds and additional garage space make senior life easier
  • Wheelchair accessibility ramps to exterior doors and in garages can make coming and going less stressful when aging-in-place

Remodeling to age in place in Winchester, VA can also include making additions to make space for domestic help, such as the construction of a separate apartment or changes to a bedroom and bathroom suite plus addition of a new, smaller kitchen.

Contact the retirement remodeling contractors at Handyman Connection in Winchester, VA to get your questions answered and prepare for a comfortable, secure retirement in your own home.

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