Accessible Home Modification Service
Modify homes for accessibility and aging in place
Overview
Home modification companies generate $400,000-$2,000,000 annually with 40-60% margins.
In 2025, people prefer aging in place with accessibility modifications.
Services include wheelchair ramp installation ($1,500-$15,000), bathroom accessibility modifications ($5,000-$30,000), stair lifts and elevators ($3,000-$50,000), door widening and lowering ($500-$3,000), accessible kitchen remodeling ($10,000-$50,000), and smart home accessibility technology.
Successful companies understand accessibility standards, provide quality construction, work with occupational therapists, assist with funding sources, and enable aging in place.
Seniors and disability community as clients.
Marketing through healthcare, OTs, senior services, and disability organizations.
Required Skills
- Construction/Contracting
- Accessibility Standards
- Project Management
- ADA Compliance
- OT Collaboration
- Funding Navigation
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Growing aging in place market
- High-value modification projects
- Insurance and grants often cover
- Enables independence at home
- Recurring projects in community
Cons
- Need contractor licenses
- Complex projects and timelines
- Funding and insurance coordination
- Competition from general contractors
- Specialized expertise required
How to Get Started
- Get contractor licenses and training
- Learn accessibility standards and modifications
- Build OT and healthcare relationships
- Market to seniors and disability community
- Assess home modification needs
- Provide accessible construction/remodeling
- Help navigate funding and insurance
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