Building Concepts for Seniors are licensed insured Aging in Place General Contractors who can assist you with home modifications without having to move from your own home. AARP survey found that more than 80% of seniors prefer to remain in their homes rather than moving to an institutional setting. With the support of Building Concepts for Seniors you can maintain your independence by remaining in your own home feeling safe and secure.

Building Concepts for Seniors will do a thorough assessment of your home to meet the individual needs of each person and their household surroundings. For example, if your vision is worsening we will focus on modifications that benefit poor vision. If you have arthritis or weak mobility we will design home improvements that accommodate mobility limitations.

After evaluating your home we will present architectural drawings with a written estimate of costs. Building Concepts for Seniors will obtain the proper permits and manage the project from start to finish.

Universal kitchen design can make a kitchen more user friendly for persons with disabilities by lowering countertops, installing roll out shelves, widening the aisles along with other modifications to make the kitchen universally accessible   

• Open Shelving for Easier Access
• Glass Doors for Easy Visibility
• Sinks Anti Scald Valve Lever and Sensor Faucets
• Lower Wall Cabinets for Easy Access
• Racks and shelves on interior of doors
• Lower Countertops for Easy Access
• Install Shallow Sinks
• Install Single Lever, Extended Handle Faucets
• Knee Space under Stove and Sinks (Use of Wheelchairs)
• Knee Space under Stove (Use of Wheelchairs)

Buildign Concepts for Seniors can actually design a barrier free home , remodel and install products to improve the living space to accomodate persons with disablities. Universal design can allow one to remain in their homes for a long time rather than going to a nursing or assisted living community.

• Adapt Lower Floor of home for Possible One Level Living
• Increased Incandescent Lighting
• Doorways 36” Wide with Off-set Hinges on Doors
• Levered Door Handles Instead of knobs
• Electrical Outlets at 18 inches
• Easy to Open or Lock Doors
• Adjustable Controls on Light Switches
• Lower Window Sills
• Programmable Thermostats for Heating and Cooling
• Non Skid Flooring
• Contrast Colors between Floor and Walls
• Emergency Response System
• Peep Hole at Low Height
• Railings on Steps and Porches
• Exterior Surfaces Slip Resistant

Install curb less or roll-in-shower. Mount grabbers along cabinet hardware that is easy to grab. Adjust toilet and sink allowing space to maneuver and utilize a wheelchair.

• Accessible tub/shower, Grab Bars, Shower Seats
• Roll in Shower (Wheelchair)
• Heightened toilets, Grab Bars
• Lower height Vanity and Countertops
• Anti Scald Devices
• Single Lever faucets
• Accessible Electrical Outlets
• Anti Slip Flooring
• Widened Doorways
• Single Lever Door Handles

• Curbless Entryways, Ramps,
• Non-Skid Surfaces
• Widened Doorframes for Increased Maneuvering
• Single Lever Door Handles
• Easy Open Door Closets
• Pocket Doors for easy Accessibility
• Reachable Lighting Outlets
• Easy Operable HVAC
• Non-slip Flooring

• Anti Slip Coating Seamless Flooring
• Widened Doorways

• 18-36” From Floor
• Crank Handles
• Single Lever Locks

• Thresholds as low as Possible
• Lever Handles
• Single Locking Mechanism
  Peephole
• Mail Slot in Door
• Sidelights Next to Door

• Concrete, Wood and Composite Ramps
• Aluminum Ramps
• Modular Ramps
• Portable Ramps