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Reliable Home Repairs for Seniors in Mooresville & the Lake Norman Area

Aging in place is a gift, and families who are uncertain whether their loved one can remain at home as they grow older have plenty of supportive options. Mr. Handyman of Mooresville is always glad to assist our neighborhood families in adjusting their homes to accommodate new needs, such as wheelchairs. We provide home repairs for seniors in Mooresville, Statesville, Cornelius, Huntersville, and the whole Lake Norman area, so we are near you. Contact our friendly staff today!

Once a family decides that they would like their loved one to age in place where they live, the next question is often: “What needs to change?” While the answer to this question depends on the individual and the specific health or mobility challenges they face, there are a few common trends with getting older that we see frequently.

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Our Safety & Mobility Services Include:

  • Grab Bar Installation

    We can install grab bars in bathrooms, showers, and other areas of your home to provide you with additional support and stability.

  • Handrail & Guardrail Installation

    We can install handrails and guardrails on staircases, hallways, and other areas of your home to help you prevent falls.

  • Widening Doorways

    We can widen doorways to make it easier for you to navigate your home in a wheelchair or walker.

  • Showerhead Installation

    We can install low-flow showerheads that provide excellent water pressure while making it easier to bathe.

  • Toilet Seat Riser Installation

    We can install toilet seat risers to make it easier for you to sit down and stand up from the toilet.

  • Ramps Installation

    We can install ramps to provide you with easier access to your home and other areas.

  • Universal Design Modifications

    We can make a variety of universal design modifications to your home, such as lowering countertops and installing lever handles, to make it more accessible for everyone.

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What Are the Most Common Home Modifications?

With a trusted handyman, help for seniors doesn’t have to be complicated. Some of the most common areas we pay attention to when we visit a home for our safety assessment include:

  • Security – We’ll examine locks, door and cabinet handles, and more to make sure that they function—and that your loved one can use them without issue.
  • Lighting – Older age can come with poorer vision, so we often improve lighting to assist with reading, navigation, and cooking.
  • Spatial challenges – We pay attention to how easy the home is to navigate, including identifying trip hazards and reducing the risk of falls from elevation changes or tight corners.

Remember: home modifications are often worth it, even if your loved one doesn’t “need” them! For instance, did you know that when scientists compared older folks who lived in well-lit rooms with those who didn’t, the ones in brighter spaces were happier? In addition, their cognition improved, so they were able to think more clearly—which can help anyone enjoy their hobbies and engage with family with more enthusiasm. Life just gets better when you live in an upkept home!

  • You can remain in your own home and avoid the stress and upheaval of moving to a new environment.

  • You can feel safe and secure in your familiar surroundings.

  • You can continue to live near your friends, family, and neighbors.

  • You can enjoy a higher quality of life by remaining in your own home.

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The Many Home Modifications Mr. Handyman Helps With

We are proud to offer handyman services for the elderly, no matter what challenges they may face. While we can tackle a large range of jobs, some of the requests we see most frequently include:

  • Installing ramps
  • Upgrading doorknobs to pull handles
  • Widening doorways to accommodate walkers or wheelchairs
  • Installing new lights or replacing outdated ones
  • Adding grab bars to showers and hallways
  • Creating skylights to let in the sunshine
  • Modifying kitchen spaces with lower countertops, more accessible microwaves, and easy-to-open fridges
  • Creating secure bathrooms with non-slip surfaces, raised toilet seats, and walk-in showers or baths

Of course, these are just a few projects we can help with! If you’re looking for an aging in place handyman to take care of all your projects, Mr. Handyman is always available to help. Our punctual, trustworthy team makes things easy, so you don’t have to deal with messes or installations.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • While it’s possible to install a ramp on your own, it’s not recommended. Not only do ADA-compliant ramps need to be installed by professionals, but creating one on your own could leave you with something unsturdy and dangerous. In addition, ramps (especially those located outside, such as in front of an entrance) can wear out quickly due to the weather if not finished by pros.

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Let us know how we can help you today.