{"id":15173,"date":"2022-05-11T09:31:38","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T08:31:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/?p=15173"},"modified":"2022-05-11T11:38:35","modified_gmt":"2022-05-11T10:38:35","slug":"how-much-does-it-cost-to-make-a-house-wheelchair-accessible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/home\/how-much-does-it-cost-to-make-a-house-wheelchair-accessible\/","title":{"rendered":"how much does it cost to make a house wheelchair accessible"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n                <!--\n\n<div class=\"image-style\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/businessfinancenews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-Average-Home-Wheelchair-Retrofitting-Costs-Retrofitting-a-Home-to.jpg\" alt=\"Home Retrofitting Living Room\"><\/div>\n\n--><\/p>\n<p>                  <!-- AddThis Button BEGIN --><br \/>\n<!--\n\n<div class=\"addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style\">\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n--><br \/>\n<!-- AddThis Button END --><\/p>\n<p><!--\n\n<div style=\"width: 700px;\">\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<br \/>--><\/p>\n<h4>A Complete Guide And Costs<\/h4>\n<p>For anyone who uses a wheelchair, the traditional design and layout of most homes can be frustrating. Everyone should be comfortable in their own homes, and some simple retrofits can make daily life easier and more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>Each retrofitting job is different because each home is different, but a complete job generally involves: widening doors, installing a walk-in shower and grab bars, installing ramps, lowering kitchen cabinets and more. There are also plenty of simpler DIY jobs that can help improve accessibility within a matter of hours.<\/p>\n<h4>Where Do I Start? &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<p>For many people, a complete top-to-bottom retrofit all at once is out of the budget. The process is often gradual and completed over time. The best place to start is to identify the things you can do yourself for little or no money. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>\tAdding motion sensor lights and additional safety lighting<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>\tLaying non-skid runners<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>\tRearranging and\/or removing furniture to create more space<\/li>\n<p> &#13;<\/p>\n<li>\tRearranging kitchen and bathroom cabinets to place needed items on lower shelves<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>\tInstalling shower and toilet grab bars <\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>\tMoving the person\u2019s bedroom to the first floor<\/li>\n<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>\tReplacing cabinet knobs with easier-to-use lever handles<\/li>\n<p>&#13;\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"quoteboxcontent\">\n<h2>Try Our Free Quote Request Tool<\/h2>\n<p> Tell us some details about your needs and get connected to pre-screened companies in your area. Compare free price quotes from multiple companies and save time and money instantly! No obligations to hire or purchase ever!<\/p>\n<p>Find a Retrofitting Pro &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> The next step is to put in place a comprehensive plan for fully retrofitting your home. Doctors, physical therapists and nonprofits related to the medical condition usually have checklists on hand, or you can get a free consultation from a remodeler in most cases. Look for a Certified Aging-In-Place Specialist, which are qualified by the National Association of Home Builders, or one that is compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act standards.<\/p>\n<p>One tip though: Not all remodelers who advertise accessibility retrofitting are truly qualified. Just because a company pops up first in Google doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re the best choice. Ask for referrals from nonprofits, and be sure to look in to the company\u2019s track record with organizations like the Better Business Bureau. <\/p>\n<h4>How Much Will It Cost to Make My Home Wheelchair Accessible? &#13;<br \/>\n  &#13;<br \/>\n<\/h4>\n<p>There are certain upgrades have to take place pretty immediately. Otherwise, it will be difficult or impossible to get in and around the house. These generally include widening doorways, adding an entryway ramp, and retrofitting the bathroom, which includes installing a shower that\u2019s flush with the floor and has a wide swinging door. <\/p>\n<p>The total cost of upgrades vary based on the current accessibility of your home, its layout and size. Here are some general price ranges for important improvements:<\/p>\n<ul>&#13;<\/p>\n<li>\tComplete bathroom retrofit: <strong>$15,000 to $30,000<\/strong>&#13;\n<\/li>\n<li>\tInstalling grab bars: <strong>$100 to $200<\/strong>&#13;\n<\/li>\n<li>\tA basic removable entryway ramp: <strong>$100 and up<\/strong>&#13;\n<\/li>\n<li>\tA custom-designed permanent ramp: <strong>$1,500 to $15,000<\/strong>&#13;\n<\/li>\n<li>\tWidening a doorway: <strong>$600 to $1000-plus<\/strong>&#13;\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"author\"><strong>Author:<\/strong> Ashley Smith<\/p>\n<p>                <!-- \n\n<h3 class=\"ctalower\">Find Local Retrofitting Companies Who Will Compete for Your Business<\/h3>\n\n\n                <iframe class=\"homeadvisor\"  height=\"1500\" border=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/ext\/14856995?gatc=KompareItIframe\" align=\"top\" marginwidth=\"2\" marginheight=\"2\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>--><!--\n\n<div id=\"disqus_thread\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<noscript>Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.<\/noscript>-->\n              <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Complete Guide And Costs For anyone who uses a wheelchair, the traditional design and layout of most homes can be frustrating. 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