Seniors and Disability Services
Just because your mobility level has changed, doesn’t mean you need to move out of the home that you love. We offer a wide range of services to help improve the accessibility of your home.
Seniors and Disability Services
Just because your mobility level has changed, doesn’t mean you need to move out of the home that you love. We offer a wide range of services to help improve the accessibility of your home.
KEY FEATURES
In The Bathroom
- Installation of hands free or lever style taps for easier operation
- Installation of grab bars and reinforcements around toilets, tubs and sinks
- Installation of adjustable hand held shower fixtures
- Replacing traditional tub/shower units with stand up bath and shower units
- Installation of raised toilets
In the Kitchen
- Installation of hands free or lever style taps for easier operation
- Alterations of sinks to allow use from a seated position
Throughout the home
- Installation of hand rails
- Conversion of cupboards and drawers with handles to “touch-and-release” style
- Lowering of existing counters and cupboards
- Installation of door locks and handles that are easier to operate
- Adding additional light fixtures throughout the interior of the home and exterior entrances to allow better visibility
- Moving and replacing light switches and electrical outlets to allow for easier access and operation.
- Installation of motion activated lighting
- Replacing carpets and slippery flooring with non-slip options to allow for use of walkers or wheelchairs
- Widening of doorways either through installation of special hinges or physical widening of entrances
- Installation of interior or exterior ramps to eliminate stairs
- Building Maintenance and Repairs including Plumbing, Drywall, and Painting
- Installation of fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide detectors
- Hang TV mounts and other wall hardware
Many of the above services qualify for the Home Renovation Tax Credit for Seniors and Persons with Disabilities.
Please visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/income-taxes/personal/credits/seniors-renovation for more information and to see if you qualify