Home Renovations
Door widenings, first-floor additions, in-law suites, and full accessibility renovations — licensed general contractor, not just an installer.
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Home Renovations Services
Door Widenings
Widen interior and exterior doorways to 36 inches for wheelchair and walker clearance. Includes reframing, trim work, and new door installation.
First-Floor Bedroom & Bath
Converting a dining room, den, or other first-floor space into an accessible bedroom and bathroom — eliminating the need for stairs entirely.
In-Law Suites
Self-contained living spaces with accessible bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette, and private entry — built within your existing home or as an addition.
Full Accessibility Renovations
Comprehensive whole-home renovations designed around a specific mobility profile — from wheelchair-height counters to roll-under sinks to widened hallways.
Flooring & Threshold Work
Replacing carpet with hard-surface flooring, eliminating raised thresholds, and leveling transitions between rooms for smooth wheelchair and walker travel.
Licensed General Contractor
Accessible Solutions holds a general contractor license — we pull permits, manage subcontractors, and guarantee all work to code. Not just an installer.
Starting At $1,500 for door widenings
Ways to Pay
Most families pay directly. Financing available. Medicaid and VA accepted for eligible modifications.
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"My experience with Accessible Solutions was both professional and pleasant. The work done was excellent and timely. Don't hesitate to try Accessible Solutions for your home improvement needs."
Accessible Home Renovations
Sometimes the right accessibility solution isn’t a product you install — it’s a renovation that transforms how your home works. When doorways are too narrow for a wheelchair, when the only bathroom is upstairs, or when a family needs to create a safe living space for an aging parent, renovation is the answer.
Accessible Solutions is a licensed general contractor — not just an installer. We pull permits, manage the full scope of construction, and deliver finished renovations that meet building code and ADA accessibility standards. This sets us apart from most accessibility companies that can only bolt products to your walls.
Our Renovation Services
Door Widenings
Standard interior doorways are 28 to 30 inches wide — too narrow for most wheelchairs and many walkers. We widen doorways to the ADA-recommended 36 inches, which includes reframing the rough opening, installing a new header if the wall is load-bearing, hanging a new door, and finishing with trim and paint to match your existing interior. Most homes need 3 to 5 doorways widened for practical wheelchair access.
First-Floor Bedroom & Bathroom Conversions
For clients who can no longer safely navigate stairs, converting a first-floor room into a bedroom and adding an accessible bathroom eliminates the problem entirely. We typically convert a dining room, den, or office — spaces that often go underused as mobility changes. The new space includes:
- Accessible bathroom with roll-in shower, grab bars, and comfort-height toilet
- Widened doorway for wheelchair entry
- Hard-surface flooring with no raised thresholds
- Adequate electrical and HVAC for comfortable year-round use
In-Law Suites
A self-contained living space within your home — or as a small addition — designed for an aging parent or family member who needs both accessibility and some independence. Our in-law suites include:
- Accessible bedroom with wide entry
- Full accessible bathroom with roll-in shower
- Kitchenette with wheelchair-height counters and roll-under sink
- Private entry when possible
- All ADA accessibility features built in from the design phase
Full Accessibility Renovations
When the goal is making an entire home accessible for a wheelchair user or someone with significant mobility limitations, we approach the project comprehensively:
- All doorways widened to 36 inches
- Hallways assessed for wheelchair turning radius
- Kitchen counters lowered, sinks made roll-under
- Bathroom converted to fully accessible
- Flooring replaced with smooth, hard-surface material
- Thresholds eliminated throughout
- Lighting, switches, and outlets repositioned to accessible heights
Why a Licensed Contractor Matters
Most accessibility companies in Delaware and South Jersey are product installers. They can mount a grab bar, install a stairlift, or set up a modular ramp. But they cannot legally or practically perform the structural work that many families actually need — removing walls, adding plumbing, reframing openings, or building additions.
Accessible Solutions holds a general contractor license in both Delaware and New Jersey. This means we pull our own permits, our work is inspected to code, and you deal with one company from assessment through completion — not a subcontractor chain.
Ways to Pay
Most families pay directly for renovation work — we provide detailed pricing during your free assessment and can phase larger projects to spread costs over time.
If you have Medicaid or VA coverage, we accept those for eligible modifications:
- Delaware DSHP+ and New Jersey MLTSS cover some modifications like door widenings and bathroom conversions
- VA grants (SHA, SAH) can cover major accessibility renovations for eligible veterans
- Larger projects like in-law suites and additions are typically private pay
- We help families use every available benefit where it applies
Home Renovations FAQ
What is an accessible home renovation and who needs one?
An accessible home renovation is structural work that makes a home safe and functional for wheelchair users, seniors, and people with mobility challenges. Common projects include door widenings, first-floor bedroom and bathroom conversions, in-law suites, and full ADA whole-home renovations. Accessible Solutions is a licensed general contractor in Delaware and South Jersey, handling everything from permits to finish work, with projects ranging from $300 for a single doorway to $120,000 or more for full additions.
How much does it cost to widen a doorway for wheelchair access?
Door widening costs $300 to $1,500 per doorway depending on whether the wall is load-bearing or partition, whether a new header is needed, and the extent of trim and finish work. Most homes need three to five doorways widened for full wheelchair access, typically the front entry, bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. Accessible Solutions often bundles multiple door widenings into one project for better pricing. If you have Medicaid or VA coverage, some door widenings may be covered.
How much does a first-floor addition or in-law suite cost?
First-floor additions and in-law suites in Delaware and South Jersey typically range from $40,000 to $120,000 or more depending on square footage, plumbing complexity, and finish level. A first-floor bedroom and bathroom conversion using existing space costs significantly less, usually $15,000 to $40,000. Accessible Solutions provides detailed pricing during your free assessment and can phase larger projects to spread costs over time. If you have Medicaid or VA coverage, some individual modifications within the project may be covered.
Do you accept Medicaid or VA benefits for home renovations?
Yes, we accept both. Delaware DSHP+ and New Jersey MLTSS cover some individual modifications within a renovation, such as door widenings and bathroom conversions. The VA's SHA and SAH grants can cover major renovations for eligible veterans, including first-floor additions and full accessibility conversions. Larger renovation projects like in-law suites are typically private pay. We help families use every available benefit where it applies.
How long does an accessible home renovation take?
A single door widening takes half a day to one full day. A first-floor bedroom and bathroom conversion typically takes three to six weeks. A complete in-law suite or whole-home accessibility renovation runs six to sixteen weeks depending on scope and permitting. During your free assessment, Accessible Solutions provides a detailed project timeline. We understand our clients in Delaware and South Jersey often have urgent needs, so we prioritize scheduling and work efficiently to minimize disruption.
What types of homes can be renovated for accessibility?
Accessible Solutions renovates all home types found in Delaware and South Jersey, including older homes with narrow doorways, two-story colonials, cape cods, ranches, and split-level homes. Older homes are our specialty because they present the most accessibility challenges: narrow door frames, single upstairs bathrooms, steep stairs, and outdated layouts. We assess each home's structure and design a renovation plan that maximizes accessibility within the existing footprint whenever possible.
Can you convert a dining room or den into a first-floor bedroom and bathroom?
Yes, first-floor conversions are one of our most common projects. We convert dining rooms, dens, offices, and other underused first-floor spaces into fully accessible living quarters with a roll-in shower, comfort-height toilet, widened doorway, hard-surface flooring, and adequate HVAC. This eliminates the need to navigate stairs and allows clients to remain in their family home rather than moving to an assisted living facility. Most conversions are completed in three to six weeks.
Do you build in-law suites for aging parents?
Yes, in-law suites are a growing part of our renovation work. These self-contained living spaces include an accessible bedroom, bathroom with roll-in shower, kitchenette with wheelchair-height counters, and often a private entry. We build suites within your existing footprint by converting a garage, basement, or wing, or as a small addition. Every suite is designed around accessibility from the start with wide doorways, zero-threshold entries, grab bars, and lever handles throughout.
Are you a licensed general contractor or just an accessibility installer?
Accessible Solutions holds a general contractor license and is fully insured for residential renovation work in both Delaware and New Jersey. This is critical because no other accessibility company in Delaware and South Jersey offers full general contracting. Most competitors can install grab bars and ramps but must refer structural work to a separate contractor. Our license allows us to pull permits, manage subcontractors, widen doorways, add plumbing, and build additions as one company.
What makes Accessible Solutions different from a regular general contractor?
A regular general contractor builds to standard specifications. Accessible Solutions designs every project around a specific mobility profile from the start. We know ADA turning radius requirements, optimal grab bar placement, roll-in shower waterproofing standards, and wheelchair-height counter specifications. No other accessibility company in Delaware or South Jersey offers full general contracting capability, and no regular general contractor specializes exclusively in accessibility the way we do.
We Do More Than Home Renovations
Three Locations Across Delaware & South Jersey
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