Aging-in-Place Handyman: Grab Bars, Ramps & Safer Homes
Staying in your own home gets harder when the tub is too tall to step over and the hallway is dark at night. A few changes help a lot. Some are a one-hour visit. Some are a real project. We'll tell you which is which.
Request a QuoteWhat we do
Bathroom
- Grab bars anchored into the wall framing
- Curbless, roll-in shower conversions
- Roll-under vanities
- Non-slip surfaces
Getting around
- Stair rails and handrails
- Wheelchair ramp design and build, or assembly of a purchased ramp
- Zero-step entries and flush thresholds
- Wider doorways and halls for wheelchairs and walkers
- Removing thick carpet and leveling floor transitions
- Lever-style door handles
Kitchen and storage
- Lowered counter workstations
- Lowered upper cabinets and pull-down cabinet inserts
- Pull-out shelves, blind-corner pull-outs and full-extension drawers
- Large D-pull handles and touch-to-open drawers
- Motorized options: height-adjustable counters, drop-down shelves, appliance lifts, electric upper cabinets
Lighting and tech
- Automatic path lighting for halls, stairs and entries
- Motion lights and toilet-bowl night lights
- Lowered switches and raised outlets
- Automatic door openers (Wi-Fi, Alexa, keypad)
- Assistive tech setup
Some jobs on this page need a city permit or a licensed plumber or electrician. When they do, we pull the permit and bring in a licensed partner for that part, and we tell you before any work starts.
What's not included
- Medical equipment, stair lifts and elevators
Who it's for and where we work
Seniors who want to stay home, the adult kids helping them, caregivers, and anyone recovering from surgery. We're based in Mission, Kansas, and work across the Kansas City metro on both sides of State Line.
Kansas
Mission, Overland Park, Lenexa, Shawnee, Prairie Village, Leawood, Olathe, Merriam, Roeland Park, Fairway, Mission Hills, Kansas City, KS
Missouri
Kansas City, MO (Brookside, Waldo, the Plaza), Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Blue Springs, Raymore, Belton, Cass County
Not sure if you're in range? Ask Nectar or call us. If we can't get to you, we'll say so.
A handyman who asks how you actually use the room
Where do you reach? Which hand is stronger? Where do you sit down? Josh asks before he picks a spot for a grab bar, because a bar in the wrong place doesn't help anybody.
How a quote works
Tell Nectar what you need
Type it or talk. Add photos if you have them.
We look it over
If we have enough to price it, you get a written quote by email. If not, we'll ask a question or two, or set up a quick visit.
Book your time
Your quote email has a link to pick a 2-hour arrival window that works for you.
Quotes are free. You're not on the hook for anything until you book.
One of our jobs
A wheelchair ramp we built last spring: a turn partway down, handrails on both sides, and a smooth landing at the porch.
What customers say
"We needed a wheelchair ramp installed quickly for a family member coming home, and MaddLadder made the whole process easy. They communicated clearly, showed up when they said they would, and built something that feels safe, sturdy, and well done. It gave us real peace of mind."
Melissa & David T.
Lee's Summit, MO
"MaddLadder added handrails and improved lighting in a few key areas of our home. They explained everything clearly, completed the work neatly, and made the space much easier for my father to navigate."
Margaret A.
Overland Park, KS
Ready to get it off your list?
Tell Nectar about the job and we'll send you a free quote. Type or talk, and add photos if you have them.
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