Accessible Home Modifications In Pickering and Durham Region

If mobility is becoming more difficult for yourself or any member of your family, or if an accident has occured and there are now concerns about safety in the home, accessibility modifications should be considered. Common signs include trips or falls, difficulty with stairs, narrow doorways, troubling lifting oneself, or unsafe bathrooms. 

Home modifications that allow for people in wheelchairs to live more comfortably and safely often include modifications such as curb free showers, wall hung vanities, custom and accessible kitchens, and ramps at entryways. These modifications help individuals stay in their homes and maintain independence.

By using features like ramps, grab bars, barrier-free showers, walk-in bathtubs, adjustable height countertops, and comfort height toilets, seniors can maintain independence, reducing the need for assisted living or nursing homes. 

Yes, Ontario has several programs available such as the Ontario Renovates Program, which helps seniors and people with disabilities with home modifications. There is also the Home and Vehicle Modification Program as well as other programs offered through local municipalities. 

Home modifications can range in price depending on how many changes and alterations to your home you need to make. There are modifications that you can make to your home that do not have to be expensive to allow for people to live more comfortably. Be sure to ask our home modification contractors about our discounts for seniors and about available grants and funding programs from the govenment. 

Aging in place renovations are renovations to your home that preplan for the future and possible future needs. Aging in place renovations for seniors do not necessarily need to include ramps or wheelchair accessibility. However, renovations that include tub to shower conversions, walk-in and curb free showers, comfort height toilets, grab bars, and other modifications that make mobility easier when aging are always a good idea.

A full accessible bathroom renovation can cost between $10,000 and $40,000 depending on the specific features and products you may require. Alterations to a bathroom can be completed for less expense and will still provide improved safety features and functionality. 

Yes, a walk-in tub or barrier-free shower can often be added to an existing bathroom without the need to renovate the entire washroom.