Repairs and Remodels for Retirement in Alpharetta, GA
When people live in Alpharetta, GA and are nearing retirement, they might be considering retirement renovations so they can live in the comfort of their home for years. This lets you have children or grandchildren stay for visits and reunion and keep the furniture, habits and decorations familiar to you. While you may remain healthy well into the future, aging-in-place services can simplify transition into retirement.
Handyman Connection experts can conduct many aging-in-place installation projects. When carried out right, these renovations make maintenance easier. They can make your house easier to get around in for wheelchairs and other mobility aids such as scooters and walkers. These upgrades can, in addition, make support for seniors easier, so you can take better care of your husband or wife and keep them with you longer.
Whether you need smaller scale remodel jobs to stay in your home or want a complete retirement remodel, reach out to the Handyman Connection contractors in Alpharetta, GA. 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
Floor Plans for Aging-in-Place
- Expanding narrow hallways and entryways to make them easier for wheelchairs to go through can be necessary for aging-in-place remodels
- Adding chair lifts for stairs or elevators can make living at home a real possibility
- One-floor homes are a requirement for many senior citizens. We can help rearrange your house to age in place comfortably without having to walk up and down stairs
Remodeling Outside for Aging-in-Place
- Siding repairs can end the trouble of ongoing maintenance
- Fixing your deck or patio can keep you safe, and remodeling such as new ramps and wider access can make it easier to get around
- Landscaping upgrades such as plants that are simple to preserve can reduce the need for yard work and water
Upgrade the Bathroom for Retirement
Remodeling small bathrooms can help you live at your house during retirement by:
- Installing grab bars
- Replacing faucet handles
- Increasing turnaround space
- Adding a fold-down seat in the shower stall
- Adding overhead lighting in the shower stall
- Installing bracing around the tub and toilet to prevent slips and falls
- Raising toilet seats to make it easier to sit and stand
- Separate apartments for caregivers
Accessory Details to Make Life at Home Nicer
- Installation of non-slippery hard floors and replacing of worn rugs with new carpet of 1.5-inch pile can make wheelchair access simple
- Small upgrades like doorknob replacement with levers and easier-to-operate windows, thermostats moved lower on the wall, light switches near entryways, and installation of security systems can make retiring at home more convenient
Entryway Remodels for Seniors
- Putting in non-slip flooring can improve safety
- Added automatic lighting, flattened doorways and garage additions make senior living and care for aging adults easier
- Wheelchair ramps to front doors, back doors and in garages can make it easier for aging adults to come and go
Retirement remodeling in Alpharetta, GA can also include additions to create space for domestic caregivers, including the construction of a new apartment or upgrades to an existing bedroom and bathroom and addition of a second kitchen.
Contact the aging-in-place remodeling contractors at Handyman Connection in Alpharetta, GA to learn more and prepare for a safe, rewarding retirement in your own home.