Repairs and Remodels for Retirement Near Meridian, Idaho
When people reside in Meridian, Idaho and are close to their golden years, they might be looking for retirement renovations so they can stay in the comfort of their house for years. This lets you have children or grandchildren stay for visits and celebrations and keep the furniture, routines and decorations you have grown to love. While you may be healthy well into the future, aging-in-place renovations can simplify the change of life that occurs in retirement.
Handyman Connection of Meridian, Idaho technicians can perform an array of aging-in-place renovation projects. If done properly, these renovations make caring for your house simpler. They can also make your house easier to navigate for wheelchairs and other mobility aids such as walkers and electric scooters. This remodeling can also make support for seniors easier, so you can care better your parent or elderly relative and keep them out of a nursing home longer.
Whether you need smaller scale remodel jobs for aging-in-place or a complete remodel, reach out to the Handyman Connection technicians in Meridian, Idaho. We will gladly answer all your questions or plan for a free first visit.
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Our Senior Handyman Crew Provides:
Grab bar installation
Fixed or portable accessibility ramp installation
Shower seat installation
Walk-in tub installation
Zero-threshold/walk-in shower installation
Anti-scald device installation
Motion-sensor faucet installation
Countertop height remodeling
Roll-out shelving installation
Anti-slip flooring installation
Motion-sensor lighting installation
Door-widening (offset) hinge installation
Pocket door installation
Stairlift installation
Door camera/caregiver camera installation
Structural Remodels for Senior Care
- Expanding narrow hallways and entryways to make them wheelchair accessible for seniors can be vital for aging-in-place renovations
- Adding electric chair lifts or installation of elevators can make it possible to stay in your own home for many years
- Single story living is a must for many senior citizens. We can help you rearrange your place to age in place in comfort without having to use the stairs
Senior Home Exterior Remodeling
- Siding upgrades can save you the trouble of ongoing maintenance
- Fixing your deck or patio can keep you and your visitors safe, and deck remodeling such as new ramps and wider access can make navigation easier
- Landscaping upgrades such as planting shrubbery and plants that are easy to preserve can cut down on the need for gardening, weeding and watering
Upgrade the Bathroom for Retirement
Repairing and renovating tiny bathrooms can help you live at home during retirement by:
- Adding grip bars for stability
- Replacing faucet handles
- Adding turnaround space
- Adding a fold-down bench in the shower for safety
- Adding overhead lighting in the shower
- Installing grab bars around the tub and toilet to prevent slips and falls
- Raising toilets
- Separate spaces for caregivers
The Little Stuff Matters in Retirement Remodels
- Installing non-slip tiles and replacing of impractical rugs with new carpet of less than 1.5-inch pile can make wheelchair accessibility simple
- Minor upgrades like doorknob replacement with levers and easier-to-operate windows, thermostats moved lower on the wall, switches and outlets near doors, and installation of emergency 911 switches can make aging-in-place more convenient
Entryway Remodels for Seniors
- Flooring that isn't slippery can keep you safe
- Additional lighting, unraised doorways and garage additions make senior life easier
- Wheelchair ramps to exterior doors and in garages can make coming and going less stressful for retirees
Remodeling to age in place in Meridian, Idaho can also include making additions to make space for full-time help, such as the construction of a separate apartment or upgrades to a bedroom and bathroom plus addition of a new, smaller kitchen.
Call the retirement remodeling contractors at Handyman Connection in Meridian, Idaho to get your questions answered and plan for a comfortable, secure retirement at home.