Other times a home needs work before it can be sold. Either way, the challenge is the same: finding a contractor who will show up, charge fairly, and be patient with an 84-year-old homeowner.
How we help
We walk the house with you
Bathrooms, stairs, lighting, thresholds, and the path from the car to the front door. Most risk lives in five or six specific spots.
We prioritize by risk and budget
Grab bars before a full remodel. A ramp before a stairlift. We won't let anyone sell your family a $40,000 project when $900 solves it.
We refer patient, insured contractors
Tradespeople who explain things clearly, don't pressure, and are used to working around a senior's routine.
We advise on pre-sale repairs
As a licensed broker, Cory can tell you which repairs will return money at closing and which are not worth doing.
What we can connect you with
- Grab bar, handrail and ramp installers
- Walk-in shower and bathroom accessibility remodelers
- Stairlift providers
- Occupational therapists for a formal home safety assessment
- General handymen for small repairs
- Licensed contractors for pre-sale work and clean-out repairs
An honest note on cost and how this works
Referrals and advice are free to your family. You contract directly with the tradesperson.
Grab bars and handrails often run $150–$500 installed. Ramps typically start near $1,500. A walk-in shower conversion in the valley usually runs $8,000–$15,000. Some veterans qualify for VA grants toward accessibility work.
Common questions
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We help families with home repairs & modifications in West Jordan, Murray, Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake City and across the greater Salt Lake Valley.