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Accessible & Aging-in-Place Renovations in Cambridge
Curbless showers, grab bars, wider doorways and main-floor living so you can stay safely in the home you love.
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Accessible & Aging-in-Place Renovations in Cambridge
Many Cambridge homeowners want to stay in the neighbourhood they know, in Galt, Preston and Hespeler and beyond, and the right changes to the bathroom, entrances and main floor make that safer and easier.
For Cambridge clients we start with a walk-through of the home and the daily routine, then plan barrier-free bathrooms, grab bars anchored into solid blocking, wider doorways and safer entrances, built to work now and later.
Call (647) 424-1511 or send the form on this page for a free accessible renovation quote in Cambridge. Tell us what you want to change, add a few photos of the space, and we will book a visit and send a written quote that lists the scope, the materials, the permits involved and the schedule.
Cambridge homes
What accessible & aging-in-place renovations involves in Cambridge's houses
Century and heritage homes in Cambridge
Older Cambridge homes often have narrow doorways, steep stairs and a bathroom upstairs only. Making them accessible usually means creating a main-floor bathroom, widening openings with new headers, and adding handrails and better lighting on the stairs.
Post-war bungalows and back-splits in Cambridge
Cambridge's post-war bungalows are some of the best houses to age in place in, because everything important is on one floor. A curbless shower, widened bathroom door, grab bars in solid blocking and a step-free entrance are often all it takes.
Newer homes built since 2000 in Cambridge
Newer Cambridge homes often have wide hallways but a step at the entrance and a tub in the main bathroom. Replacing the tub with a low-threshold or curbless shower and adding grab-bar blocking while the walls are open sets the house up for the long term.
Rules in Cambridge
Permits and approvals for accessible & aging-in-place renovations in Cambridge
Building permits
Building permits in Cambridge are issued by the City of Cambridge. Electrical work anywhere in Ontario is done by a licensed electrical contractor under an Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) permit. We confirm what your project needs before you sign and book every inspection.
Testing before demolition
Homes built before the 1990s can contain asbestos in plaster, textured ceilings, floor tile, vermiculite insulation and pipe wrap, and homes from before the 1960s often have lead paint. In Cambridge's older houses we test suspect materials before demolition and handle them by the regulations if they are found.
The service
Renovations That Let You Stay Home, Safely
Most people would rather stay in the home they know than move, and a few well-planned changes often make that possible. Accessible and aging-in-place renovations remove the everyday hazards and barriers that make a house harder to live in: a high tub wall, a narrow doorway, a step at the entrance or a bedroom that is only reachable by stairs.
The most requested project is a bathroom conversion: a curbless or low-threshold walk-in shower with a bench, a handheld shower head, properly anchored grab bars, a comfort-height toilet and non-slip flooring. Other common work includes widening doorways, adding lever handles, improving lighting, creating a main-floor bedroom or laundry, and building ramps.
More about accessible & aging-in-place renovations →The process
How your Cambridge project comes together
01
Consultation
Tell us what you want to change and send a few photos. We visit, measure and talk through options.
02
Written Quote
A clear scope, materials, permits and schedule, in writing. No vague allowances.
03
Permits & Planning
Drawings, permits and material orders lined up before demolition starts.
04
Build & Walk-Through
Work done in the right order, inspected where required, and walked through with you at the end.
Across Cambridge
Accessible & Aging-in-Place Renovations throughout Cambridge
Cambridge brings together the historic cores of Galt, Preston and Hespeler, with stone and brick century homes along the Grand and Speed rivers and newer subdivisions in Hespeler and east Galt.
Nearby
Accessible & Aging-in-Place Renovations near Cambridge
Questions
Accessible & Aging-in-Place Renovations in Cambridge: FAQs
How do I get a accessible & aging-in-place renovations quote in Cambridge?+
Call (647) 424-1511, use the form on this page or email info@ontariorenovationcompany.com. Tell us what you want to change and send a few photos, and we will book a visit and send a written quote for your Cambridge project.
What kinds of Cambridge homes do you work on?+
All of them. Housing in Cambridge includes century and heritage homes, post-war bungalows and back-splits and newer homes built since 2000, and each comes with its own considerations, from older wiring and foundations to builder warranties, septic systems and shoreline rules. We plan the work around the house you actually have.
What is a curbless shower?+
A shower with no step or lip at the entrance, so you can walk or roll straight in. The floor is recessed or sloped toward a drain, and the waterproofing is extended beyond the shower to protect the rest of the bathroom.
Can grab bars be added to an existing bathroom?+
Yes, but they must be anchored properly. We open the wall or use anchors rated for the purpose so the bar holds a person's full weight. When we renovate, we add solid blocking in the walls for current and future grab bars.
Can you work from an occupational therapist's recommendations?+
Yes. If an OT has assessed the home, we build to their recommendations and can talk through the options with them.
Can you make my home accessible without a full renovation?+
Often. Grab bars, lever handles, better lighting, a handheld shower and a few threshold changes can make a big difference. We will tell you what will help most for your situation.
Do you offer accessible & aging-in-place renovations across Cambridge?+
Yes. We work throughout Cambridge, including Galt, Preston, Hespeler, Blair, East Galt and West Galt, and in nearby Paris, Ancaster, Dundas, Waterdown and Hamilton.
More renovation services in Cambridge
Alongside accessible & aging-in-place renovations, we also handle bathroom renovations, home additions and flooring installation in Cambridge, so related work can be planned together.
Other kitchens, baths & interiors services in Cambridge: kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, flooring installation, drywall & interior finishing, whole-home renovations and commercial renovations.
Further reading
Your Cambridge renovation, done properly.
Tell us what you want to change and send a few photos. We will book a visit and send a clear written quote, with no obligation.