Home Modifications for Seniors and People with Limited Mobility
After many years of accessibility modifications in the homes of disabled veterans, Holladay Brothers Construction, Inc also offers these services to seniors and anyone with limited mobility in their home.
Types of services include: ramps and handrails, accessible kitchen cabinetry and appliances, bathroom fixtures including walk-in showers and tubs, elevated toilets and safety bars, easy-open windows, and automatic doors. We address barriers such as stairs, uneven flooring, narrow doorways, and anything that prevents you from meeting your daily living needs on one level. We can move laundry rooms to the main floor, take out walls, or provide you with access to your porch, patio, and other levels of the home with stair chairs, elevators and wheelchair lifts. Whatever floor plan challenges and accessibility barriers exist in your home, we have probably seen them before, and can come up with solutions for you, too!
Using the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards in our design process, we make only improvements that are safe and reliable. Each home is evaluated for accessibility, and recommendations are tailored to the individual or family. We have Certified Aging in Place Specialists (CAPS) on our staff with the knowledge and compassion to guide you through the remodeling process. Accessibility modifications have come a long way from “hospital sterile”, and can be a perfect blend of beauty and functionality.
Whether your solution is a few minor modifications, or an addition to accommodate live-in caregivers or medical equipment, we can help you find the perfect solution to fit your budget. We provide a free consultation to discuss your family’s needs, with no pressure and no obligation.
Holladay Brothers Construction is proud to be one of Colorado Springs’ few Medicaid certified remodelers, as well as a preferred contractor with the Veterans Administration. Feel free to call our office if you would like contact information for either of these agencies to learn whether you qualify for financial assistance as a Veteran or a Colorado Medicaid recipient.
Services We Provide Include:
Main Level Living Modifications: One of the biggest obstacles for seniors living independently is having the laundry room in the basement and navigating a staircase with an armload of laundry. We’ll examine your home to see if it is feasible to move the laundry area to the main floor. We can also modify your floor plan to make sure your bedroom, bathroom and living areas are all on one level, and eliminate the need for climbing stairs. If stairs are unavoidable, we can install a variety of stair-lifts or chair-lifts.
Outdoor Access Modifications: We install wooden ramps (which can be removed later) and/or concrete (more permanent) ramps with handrails to allow access for walkers and wheelchairs. Ramps can be added in the front or rear of the home, and doors hardware/doorways modified for ease of entry. Adequate lighting at the entry way is also addressed.
Bathroom Modifications: Installation of barrier-free (walk-in) showers and tubs, grab bars near the toilet and tub and single-lever faucets make bathrooms safer and easier to use. Wall-mounted sinks and vanities accommodate seated users by allowing them to get closer to the sink. Reinforced grab bars can be installed to look like elegant towel bars. Doorways and hallways can be widened for easier navigation for walkers and wheelchairs.
Kitchen Modifications: Installation of shallow kitchen sinks with single-lever faucets and knee-space underneath allow for easy reaching and access for seated users.
Flooring Modifications: Bulky thresholds and loose flooring transitions are mitigated to eliminate tripping hazards.
Covered Porches and Patios: If you find yourself wanting to spend more time outdoors, we can create a covered porch or patio for your enjoyment. Covered walkways from your home to garage can also be installed for protection from the elements.
The possibilities are almost limitless of the things we can do to make your home safer and more livable. Call today for your Free Estimate!
When you call Holladay Brothers Construction for a Free Estimate on home modifications, we will also conduct a Free Safety Inspection.
