Aging-in-Place Remodeling Near Martinsburg, WV

When people are in Martinsburg, WV and are nearing the end of their careers, they might be considering wheelchair accessibility and other remodels so they can continue living in their home for years. This lets you have children or grandchildren stay for visits and reunion and hold on to the furniture, routines and decorations you have grown to love. While you may be healthy for a long time to come, aging-in-place renovations can simplify transition into your golden years.

Handyman Connection of Martinsburg, WV professionals can conduct an array of aging-in-place installation jobs. When accomplished right, these remodels make your home easier to keep up. They can also make your space better to navigate for wheelchairs, walkers and electric scooters. This remodeling can also make senior care more convenient, so you can care better your parent or elderly relative and keep them out of a nursing home longer.

Whether you need smaller scale upgrades and repairs for aging-in-place or need a complete remodel, reach out to the Handyman Connection specialists in Martinsburg, WV. We are happy to answer all your questions or set up an appointment for a free first visit.

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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

Floor Plans for Senior Care Remodeling

  • Building wider hallways and entryways to make them wheelchair accessible for seniors can be vital for aging-in-place renovations
  • Adding electric chair lifts for stairs or elevators can make it possible to stay in your own home after retirement
  • One-level living is a must for today's senior citizens. We can help you rearrange your house to age in place peacefully without having to use the stairs

Exterior Upgrades for Retirement

  • Brick or siding upgrades can end the trouble of ladders and painting
  • Fixing your deck or patio can keep you safe, and deck remodeling such as adding ramps and wider access can make it easier to get around
  • Landscaping upgrades such as planting shrubbery and plants that are simple to maintain reduce the need for yard work and water

Bathroom Remodeling for Senior Care

Renovating tiny bathrooms can help you live at your residence during retirement by:

  • Installing grab bars
  • Replacing faucets so you don't have to twist your wrists
  • Increasing space to turn around in
  • Adding a fold-down seat in the shower stall for safety
  • Adding overhead lighting in the shower stall for better visibility
  • Installing bracing around the toilet and bath to prevent dangerous falls
  • Raising toilets to make it easier to sit and stand
  • Separate apartments for caregivers

Accessory Details to Make Life at Home Nicer

  • Installing non-slip hard floors and replacing of impractical carpet with new carpet of less than 1.5-inch pile can make wheelchair access simple
  • Minor upgrades like new levers instead of knobs and easy open windows and blinds, thermostats moved to easier-to-reach places, switches and outlets near doors, and installation of emergency 911 buttons can make retiring at home independently more convenient

Doors and Ramps for Aging-in-Place

  • Putting in non-slip flooring can improve safety
  • Additional lighting, flat thresholds and garage additions make senior life easier
  • Wheelchair accessibility ramps to front doors, back doors and in garages can make coming and going less stressful for retirees

Retirement remodeling in Martinsburg, WV often includes making additions to make space for live-in caregivers, including the construction of a new apartment or upgrades to a bedroom and bathroom suite plus addition of a small kitchen.

Call the retirement remodeling contractors at Handyman Connection in Martinsburg, WV to learn more and plan for a comfortable, secure retirement at home.

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