Remodeling and Repairs for Retirement Near Shepherdstown, West Virginia

When people are in Shepherdstown, West Virginia and are coming up on retirement, they might want retirement renovations so they can continue living in their home for years. You can have family and friends stay for visits and celebrations and hold on to the furniture and decor you have grown to love. While you and your husband or wife may remain healthy well into the future, aging-in-place services can simplify transition into retirement.

Handyman Connection contractors can perform an array of aging-in-place installation projects. When completed correctly, these renovations make caring for your home simpler. They can make your home better to navigate while using wheelchairs and other mobility aids such as scooters and walkers. This remodeling can, in addition, make support for seniors more convenient, so you can care better your husband or wife and keep them at home longer.

Whether you need smaller scale remodel jobs for aging-in-place or need a complete remodel, call the Handyman Connection contractors in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. We can answer all your questions or plan for a no-cost estimate.

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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 Aging-in-Place

  • Expanding narrow halls and doorways to make them wheelchair accessible for seniors can be vital for aging-in-place remodels
  • Installation of chair lifts for stairs or elevators can make it possible to stay in your own home for many years
  • Single story homes are a must for today's retirees. We can help you rearrange your house to age in place peacefully without having to navigate stairways

Exterior Upgrades for Retirement

  • Brick or siding repairs can save you the work of painting, climbing ladders and more
  • Fixing your deck or patio can improve safety, and deck remodeling such as new ramps and widening access can make navigation easier
  • Landscaping upgrades such as planting shrubbery and plants that are simple to preserve reduce the need for gardening, weeding and watering

Bathroom Upgrades for Senior Care

Renovating tiny bathrooms can help you age in place by:

  • Adding bracing in the shower
  • Replacing faucet handles so you don't have to twist and exacerbate conditions such as
  • Increasing turnaround space
  • Installing a fold-down seat in the shower
  • Adding lights in the shower stall
  • Installing grab bars around the tub and toilet to prevent dangerous falls
  • Raising toilets to make it easier to sit and stand
  • Separate spaces for caregivers

Updated Extras to Make Life at Home Better

  • Installing non-slip hard floors and replacement of old carpet with new carpet of less than 1.5-inch pile can make wheelchair accessibility simple
  • Minor upgrades such as doorknob replacement with levers and easy open windows and blinds, thermostats moved lower on the wall, light switches near doors, and installation of security systems can make retiring at home independently more convenient

Front Doors and Ramps for Retirees

  • Putting in non-slip flooring can improve safety
  • Additional lighting, flattened thresholds and garage additions make living at home in retirement easier
  • Wheelchair accessibility ramps to front doors, back doors and in garages can make it easier for aging adults to come and go

Adapting just one room for you to stay in so your family can be with you while you age in place can be he best option. Ask about changes to a single bathroom or the addition of an chair lift to make this possible.

Contact the aging-in-place remodeling experts at Handyman Connection in Shepherdstown, West Virginia to learn more and prepare for a safe, rewarding retirement in your own home.

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