AGING-IN-PLACE & ACCESSIBILITY
Aging-in-Place Bathroom Remodeling in Northern Virginia & DC
Our aging-in-place bathroom remodeling helps seniors, people with limited mobility and their families make the home safer and easier to use. Each project is planned around the person who lives there, permitted where required, and completed by our own licensed team. Capital Global Explorer is licensed in Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC, with an in-house Virginia Master Plumber and Master Electrician.
Bathroom Safety Upgrades
- Walk-in, low-threshold and curbless showers; tub-to-shower conversions
- Grab bars anchored into framing or added blocking
- Shower seats, handheld showerheads and anti-scald valves
- Comfort-height toilets, accessible vanities and lever faucets
- Slip-resistant tile, brighter lighting and wider doorways
Home Safety Upgrades Beyond the Bathroom
Entries, Stairs & Ramps
Lighting & Electrical
Sturdy handrails on both sides of stairs, grab bars at entry doors, step modifications and entry ramps, with permits where required.
Brighter, glare-free lighting, motion-activated and night lights, lighted switches, and outlets and switches moved to easy-to-reach heights.
Doors, Halls & Floors
Kitchens & Living Areas
Wider doorways, lever door handles, offset hinges, threshold removal and slip-resistant flooring to reduce trip hazards.
Lower work surfaces, pull-out shelving, accessible sinks and lever faucets, and storage and controls that are easier to reach.
Our Aging-in-Place Bathroom Remodeling Process
Free in-home safety consultation
Written proposal and contract
We visit, listen to how you use your home, take measurements and review any written recommendations from your doctor, occupational therapist or care team.
You receive an itemized scope, price and schedule in a written contract, including any cancellation rights required by law. Family members are welcome to review it with you.
Permits, protection and clean work
Inspection and final walkthrough
We obtain required permits, protect your home and keep the work area clean and safe. In homes built before 1978, we follow EPA lead-safe work practices.
After required inspections, we check every fixture and grab bar and walk you through the finished space.
Aging-in-Place FAQs
Do you follow ADA standards in homes?
Can you add grab bars to my existing bathroom?
Private homes generally are not required to meet ADA standards, but we use recognized accessibility guidelines (ADA and ICC A117.1) as a reference and tailor the design to the person who will use the space. Commercial and public projects are built to the accessibility requirements of the applicable building code.
Yes. We locate framing or add blocking and use anchors rated for your wall type, installed to the manufacturer's instructions. Towel bars should never be used as grab bars.
Do you install stairlifts or home elevators?
Do you work with occupational therapists or care teams?
No. Stairlifts, wheelchair lifts and home elevators are installed by specially certified installers. We can prepare the space, including the electrical circuit, blocking and finishes, and coordinate with your chosen provider.
Yes. We gladly follow written recommendations from your physician, occupational therapist or care team. We are a construction contractor and do not provide medical or therapy advice.
Can you help with grants, tax credits or insurance?
We provide detailed written estimates, invoices and photos that these programs often request. Eligibility and approval are decided by the grant, tax or insurance program, not by us.