Grab bars, handrails, threshold ramps, and safety modifications that let seniors stay safely at home. Serving New Canaan and all of Fairfield County.
Most falls in the home happen in the bathroom, on stairs, and at uneven thresholds. We install the modifications that address each of those locations directly, using hardware rated for the load and anchored into studs or proper backing material so the installation holds under real use.
ADA compliant grab bars beside the toilet, in the shower, and next to the tub. Anchored into wall studs or with backing plates where studs are not accessible. Rated for 250 lbs minimum load.
Interior and exterior handrail installation and tightening. We add graspable rails on both sides of staircases where only one exists and secure loose existing rails that have worked free of the wall.
Rubber and aluminum threshold ramps over raised door saddles that create a trip hazard. Common at exterior doors, garage entries, and between different flooring surfaces on the same level.
Freestanding and wall mounted toilet safety rails that provide push up support. Important for post surgical recovery and for anyone with hip or knee mobility limitations.
Round door knobs replaced with lever style handles throughout the home. Levers do not require gripping and twisting and are significantly easier for hands with arthritis or reduced grip strength.
Motion activated night lights and improved fixtures in hallways, stairwells, and bathrooms. Most nighttime falls happen on routes between the bedroom and bathroom with inadequate lighting.
Tell us which rooms need modifications. We confirm wall types and whether stud access is available for grab bars.
We walk every location before installing anything. Stud finder confirms anchor points. We flag anything that requires a different hardware approach.
All hardware is installed, load tested, and confirmed before we leave. We clean up and walk you through each modification.
Every grab bar, rail, and ramp is in place and ready to use. Most New Canaan visits are complete in two to three hours.
A Smith Ridge family wanted an aging parent to be able to stay in the family home rather than move out. We added grab bars in two bathrooms, one beside each tub and one next to each toilet, and installed a sturdy new stair rail on the main staircase so the trip between floors felt safe again. Every anchor point was confirmed with a stud finder and load tested before we left, and the whole project was finished in one afternoon.
We serve all of New Canaan including the town center around God's Acre, Silvermine, Talmadge Hill, Smith Ridge, and Ponus Ridge. Same day and next day appointments are available most weeks. Call (475) 500-7126 or book online to schedule.
For the full range of aging in place services we offer across Fairfield County, see our Aging in Place service page. If the main need is bathroom safety, our grab bar installation service covers every wall type. For families also addressing safety needs for young children in the same visit, see our childproofing service.
Grab bars, handrails, ramps, and more. Installed by professionals who know Fairfield County homes. Same day available.