SENIORS · MOBILITY NEEDS · FALL PREVENTION

AGING-IN-PLACE MODIFICATIONS
IN AUSTIN, TX

Safe, accessible home modifications that let your loved ones stay home comfortably — grab bars, handrails, door widening, ramps, and more. Installed right, built to last.

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ADA Load Standards·Stud-Anchored Installation·Fully Insured·Free Estimates

Stay Home. Stay Safe. Stay Independent.

Staying in your home comfortably and safely as mobility changes is possible with the right modifications. SteadyHandyman specializes in aging-in-place installations that make Austin homes safer without requiring a full renovation.

Whether you need grab bars in the bathroom, a handrail on the back steps, door frames widened to accommodate a wheelchair, or a small entry ramp, Matt approaches each project with care and precision.

These modifications protect independence, reduce fall risk, and help families avoid costly moves to assisted living — and Matt understands the importance of doing this work right the first time.

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults over 65.

Simple modifications — properly installed grab bars, handrails, and wider doorways — dramatically reduce fall risk and extend the years a person can safely live at home.

What We Install

  • Grab bar installation in bathrooms, showers, and hallways
  • Door frame widening for wheelchair and walker clearance
  • Threshold ramp installation for entry doors
  • Handrail and stair rail installation and reinforcement
  • Lever-style door handle replacement (easier than round knobs)
  • Non-slip tread installation on stairs
  • Walk-in shower conversion prep work
  • Raised toilet seat and toilet safety frame installation
  • Exterior ramp construction for entry access

How It Works

Simple, caring, and done right — because this work has to hold.

01

Walk-Through Assessment

Matt visits the home, walks through with you (and your family if helpful), and identifies the highest-priority modifications for safety and mobility — bathrooms, entries, stairs, and hallways.

02

Clear Estimate

You get a written estimate covering every modification — no surprises. You choose what to tackle now and what to phase in later based on budget and urgency.

03

Installed Right

Matt locates studs, uses ADA-rated hardware, and installs every grab bar, handrail, and ramp to hold. Done cleanly, with the space left tidy. No suction cups, no shortcuts.

Aging-in-Place FAQ

Aging-in-place means making modifications to a home so that a person can continue living there safely as their mobility, strength, or vision changes. The right modifications — grab bars, handrails, door widening — can add years of safe, independent living at home.
Standard wheelchairs require a minimum 32-inch clear opening; 36 inches is preferred for comfortable access. Many Austin homes have 28–30 inch interior doors. Matt can widen door frames and replace doors to meet accessibility needs — this is one of the most impactful modifications you can make.
When properly installed into wall studs or with appropriate backing, grab bars are rated to support 250–500 lbs of force. The key word is "properly installed" — Matt locates studs, uses the right hardware, and installs grab bars to meet ADA load standards. Suction-cup grab bars are not safe — avoid them.
Yes. For a standard 6-inch step, a compliant ramp runs about 6 feet long. Matt assesses the entry, designs the ramp to fit the space, and builds or installs a pre-fabricated ramp that's safe, level, and weather-resistant.
A single grab bar installation is typically $80–150. A full bathroom modification package with multiple bars, threshold adjustments, and a lever handle swap runs $300–700. Door frame widening is a larger project, typically $400–900 per door depending on the wall construction. Matt provides a free estimate after seeing the space.
Matt will do a walk-through and identify the highest-priority modifications for safety and mobility — bathrooms, entries, stairs, and hallways. From there you can tackle the full list or prioritize by budget and urgency.

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Help your loved one stay home safely.

Text Matt to schedule a free walk-through assessment. Same-day response.

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Fully insured · Project-based pricing · Serving all of Austin and surrounding areas

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