Later living
Stay in the home you love, safely and comfortably.
We help older people, and the families who care about them, adapt their homes for the years ahead. Patient, respectful and always explained in plain English.
Home adaptations
The right changes, made the right way.
Most people would rather stay in the home they love. We make the changes that let them: from a well-placed rail to a downstairs bedroom and bathroom.
We are happy to work from an Occupational Therapist's recommendations, and can talk you through the grants and VAT reliefs that may apply.
It's rarely about one big project. More often it's a handful of well-judged changes: a rail by the back step, a second banister, a shower you can walk into. We'll help you decide what matters most.
What’s included
- Ramps and level thresholds
- Widened doorways
- Stair, hall and outdoor handrails
- Downstairs bedrooms and bathrooms
- Safer paths, steps and garden access
- Better lighting and easier-to-use switches
Room by room
Small changes, big differences.
Front door & paths
- Ramps and level thresholds
- Handrails beside steps
- Firm, even, well-drained paths
- Brighter outdoor lighting
- Wider front and back doors
Adaptations we’ve made
Safer, and still lovely to live with.
Our promise
The same faces every day, and always a knock before we come in.
Working with older clients
Respect is part of the job.
Having builders in can be unsettling at any age. We work in a way that keeps you comfortable, informed and in control of your own home.
We go at your pace
Visits planned around you. Time to think things over, and nobody rushing you into a decision.
Plain English, always
Every option explained simply, in person and in writing, with nothing hidden in the small print.
Family kept in the loop
Happy to share updates with a son, daughter or carer, with your permission.
Safe, tidy, considerate
Clear walkways, dust controlled, and essential rooms kept usable wherever we possibly can.
For sons, daughters and carers
You can't always be there. We'll keep you in the loop with calls, messages and photos, so you know exactly how things are going.
Help with the cost
You may pay less than you think.
Adaptation work can qualify for VAT relief and council funding. We’ll explain what might apply to you, simply and without obligation.
VAT relief on adaptations
Some building work to adapt a home for a disabled person can be zero-rated for VAT, and certain mobility aids fitted for people aged 60 or over can be charged at the reduced 5% rate. We'll tell you if your work may qualify and help with the declaration.
Disabled Facilities Grants
Your local council may help fund adaptations such as level-access showers, ramps and stairlifts through a means-tested Disabled Facilities Grant. We're happy to provide quotes to support your application.
Working with your OT
If an Occupational Therapist has assessed your needs, we'll build to their recommendations and keep them informed as the work goes on.
VAT reliefs and grants depend on individual circumstances and the rules set by HMRC and your local council. We’ll point you in the right direction, but we can’t guarantee eligibility.
Good to know
Questions from families.
Yes. That's what the first visit is for. We'll walk round the house with you, listen to what's becoming difficult, and suggest the changes that would help most, starting with the simplest.
Free home visit
Let’s make home easier.
Whether you're asking for yourself or someone you care for, tell us a little about the home and what's becoming difficult. We'll arrange a free, no-obligation visit.
Prefer to talk it through?
01794 332343Based in
Braishfield, near Romsey, SO51
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Usually within one working day