Ready for the next 30 years.

These pictures show the results of the modifications.  The cost of the modifications was approximately $15,500 for materials and supplies, the majority of which was for cosmetic and maintenance issues rather than aging-in-place specific requirements.  Including labor, the remodel likely would have cost about $35,000. We calculate the aging-in-place related costs at approximately $3750, primarily for the following:

• a $1000 premium for the master bath shower and accessories over less appropriate replacements.

• $1750 for fixing the hallway, converting to pocket doors and widening and ramping the garage entrance.

• $1000 for electrical work and new lighting/switches

The rest of the aging -in-place features were achieved at no incremental cost over a normal remodel--it just required thoughtful design elements and selection of fixtures. This shows how easy it is to incorporate aging-in-place design elements into a cosmetic remodel in any home. Our remodeled home gets a near perfect 98 score on our AAHA index.

The house sold before being put back on the market--at a price that more than covered the complete cost of the remodel.

The new owners asked for some minor changes to our design--they added glass shower doors rather than a curtain in the master bath and replaced the bathroom pedestal sink with a vanity unit.

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