Make it easier and safer to live in your home with accessibility-minded updates from Midwest Neighborhood Builders in the Grand Rapids and Detroit areas.
Accessibility & Aging-in-Place Remodeling
Stairs, tight bathrooms, and narrow doorways can turn everyday tasks into real challenges. Midwest Neighborhood Builders helps homeowners and families add practical accessibility and aging-in-place updates so you can stay in your home longer and move through it with more confidence.
What Accessibility & Aging-in-Place Remodeling Means
Accessibility remodeling isn’t about turning your house into a hospital—it’s about thoughtful changes that make your home easier and safer to use every day. We look at how you (or a family member) move through the space now, where the trouble spots are, and what changes would make the biggest difference.
Examples of goals we design for:
Making it easier to get in and out of the shower or tub
Reducing fall risks on stairs, in bathrooms, and at entries
Improving movement with walkers, wheelchairs, or power chairs
Creating main-floor living setups so you can use stairs less
Making lighting, controls, and storage easier to reach
Common Accessibility & Aging-in-Place Projects
Every situation is different, but many homes benefit from similar types of updates. We customize the work to your layout, your needs, and your budget.
Safer bathrooms: Add grab bars, improve shower and tub access, update flooring to more slip-resistant options, adjust vanity heights, and improve lighting and ventilation.
Curbless / low-threshold showers: Replace traditional tubs or high-step showers with curbless or low-threshold designs that are easier to enter and exit, often paired with handheld showerheads and sturdy seating options.
Accessibility-minded kitchen updates: Adjust layouts, clearances, and storage so it’s easier to move through the space, reach everyday items, and work at counters—especially when mobility is limited.
Ramps, steps & railings at entries: Add or improve ramps, landings, and handrails at doors and steps to reduce fall risk and make it easier to enter and exit the home.
Wider doorways & improved circulation: Widen doorways where feasible and clear pathways so walkers, wheelchairs, and power chairs can move more comfortably between rooms.
Lighting & control improvements: Add better lighting in key areas, improve switch placement, and make everyday controls easier to access and use.
You don’t have to know exactly which of these you need—sharing the problem areas is enough to start.
Accessibility and aging-in-place remodeling can help in many situations, including:
Who Our Accessibility & Aging-in-Place Work Is For
Homeowners planning ahead so they can stay in their homes as long as possible
People recovering from injury or surgery who now use a walker, cane, or chair
Anyone who feels like their home has become harder or less safe to use
Families updating a home for an aging parent or relative
You don’t need to have a “perfect plan” before contacting us. If you can describe what’s hard to do in the home right now, we can help you explore options.
Our Approach to Accessibility & Aging-in-Place Remodeling
Accessibility work isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about how you live in and move through your home day to day. Midwest Neighborhood Builders:
Looks at real-life movement through entries, halls, bathrooms, and key rooms
Considers clearances, transitions, and reach in planning layouts
Uses ADA-informed best practices as a guide, then adapts them to your specific home
Balances safety, comfort, and appearance so the space still feels like your home
We’re not a medical provider and we don’t replace professional medical or therapy guidance—but we can build practical changes into your home that make everyday tasks easier.
How Our Accessibility & Aging-in-Place Process Works
Accessibility work isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about how you live in and move through your home day to day. Midwest Neighborhood Builders:
Step 1: Share Your Situation & Goals
You tell us who the project is for, what’s hard to do in the home right now, and which areas are most urgent (bathroom, steps, bedroom, etc.). Photos are helpful but not required.
Step 2: Home Visit & Walkthrough
We walk the space with you, look at entries, halls, bathrooms, and other key areas, and talk through options that fit your home’s structure and your budget.
Step 3: Written Proposal with Options
You receive a written proposal that outlines recommended changes, scope of work, and pricing. If there are multiple ways to address an issue (like a tub-to-shower conversion vs. a different layout), we’ll explain the pros and cons.
Step 4: Planning, Selections & Scheduling
Together we decide which changes to move forward with now, confirm fixture and material choices, and schedule the work.
Step 5: Construction & Communication
We complete the agreed work, keep you informed as we go, and coordinate any needed inspections or trade partners.
Step 6: Review & Adjustments
After the work is substantially complete, we walk the space with you and make note of any final adjustments or touch-ups.
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How It Works
All of our pieces are handmade in about 8 weeks. After the order is placed we begin poduction and contact you when the order ships. All of our pieces are blanket wrapped and shipped nationwide. We have FREE SHIPPING with utmost care for your piece during transit. Damages are extremely rare with our shipping process but if it does occur, we pay for the return or replacement of the item.
We put quality and customer service at the top of our list. Our loyal customer base has grown exponentially due to our fast response time and on time shipping.
Insurance, Codes & Limitations
Accessibility and aging-in-place updates often interact with local building codes and insurance coverage, especially when walls, plumbing, or structural elements are involved.
We follow local building codes and permitting requirements for the work we perform.
Coverage for accessibility-related changes or any future damage is handled by your insurance company, not by us.
Before starting major projects—especially in basements or areas with past water issues—it’s wise to talk with your insurance agent about how your policy treats those spaces.
Midwest Neighborhood Builders does not provide legal or insurance advice and can’t guarantee how any particular policy will respond, but we can describe our scope of work to your agent if they have questions.
Accessibility Projects That Are a Good Fit for MWNB
We focus on projects with meaningful impact, not one-off repairs.
Usually a good fit:
Accessibility-focused bathroom remodels
Tub-to-shower or shower-to-shower conversions with safer entry
Multi-room accessibility updates (entries, halls, bathrooms, and main living spaces)
Projects that combine accessibility with other remodeling work (kitchen, basement, or main-floor changes)
Usually not a fit:
One-time grab bar installs with no other work
Very small quick-fix visits with no broader plan
Emergency-only response or insurance-claim management
If you’re not sure whether your project is the right size, you can still reach out—we’ll let you know if it’s a fit or point you in a better direction.
Where We Work in Michigan
Midwest Neighborhood Solutions serves homeowners in West Michigan and Southeast Michigan.
Grand Rapids & Surrounding Areas
We regularly work in Grand Rapids and nearby communities such as Wyoming, Kentwood, Walker, Grandville, and neighboring townships.
Detroit & Surrounding Areas
We also take on projects in the Detroit area and nearby communities in Metro Detroit, Southfield, Dearborn, and Oakland.
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Accessibility & Aging-in-Place FAQs
Do I need a doctor or therapist to tell me what to change before I call you?
No. You can start by simply telling us what’s hard to do in the home right now—like getting into the shower, using the stairs, or moving through doorways. If you have recommendations from a medical professional or therapist, we’re happy to consider those as we plan the work.
Can you make an existing bathroom more accessible without a full gut remodel?
In many cases, yes. Sometimes targeted changes—like improving shower access, adding grab bars, changing flooring, or adjusting fixtures—can make a big difference without redoing everything. We’ll look at the space and talk through levels of options.
Do accessibility updates have to look “institutional”?
No. Many products and layouts are designed to be both safer and more attractive now. Our goal is to help your home feel like your home—just easier and safer to use.
Will insurance pay for accessibility changes?
It depends entirely on your policy and situation. Some policies or programs may offer help for certain changes, and others may not. We can’t promise coverage or speak for your insurer, so it’s important to talk with your insurance agent about what may or may not be covered.
Can you help if we’re planning ahead and not in a crisis?
Absolutely. Planning ahead is often the best time to do accessibility and aging-in-place work. It gives you more options and lets us phase the project in ways that fit your timeline and budget.
Ready to Make Your Home Easier and Safer to Use?
If you or someone you care about wants to stay in their home but the layout is starting to work against them, Midwest Neighborhood Builders can help you plan practical, accessibility-minded changes.
Share a few details about your situation and we’ll follow up with next steps—no pressure and no pushy sales pitch.
Respect
We treat your home and time with care — keeping workspaces clean, showing up on time, and always honoring your vision and budget.
Reliability You Can Trust
From the first estimate to the final walkthrough, you’ll always know where your project stands because we believe communication is key.
Honesty & Transparency
No surprises, no runaround. We explain your options, outline the process clearly, and keep pricing straightforward.
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