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Living in Place

At Avon Plumbing & Heating, we specialize in the professional installation of home modifications that allow you to stay in the home you love as your needs evolve. For over 75 years, we have helped homeowners across Farmington Valley transition their spaces with functional, high-quality solutions. Whether you need a targeted aging in place bathroom remodel or broader home renovations, our licensed team ensures every modification is installed with care. We’re Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists, and we are experienced at helping families navigate what living in place designs might look like for your home.

Why Choose Avon Plumbing and Heating for Living in Place Services?

We are a full-service design and installation team, offering more than just a showroom experience. Our focus is on the “behind-the-walls” integrity of your living in place upgrades and modifications, guaranteeing long term reliability. Modifying your home for lasting comfort requires meticulous attention to detail, ensuring every feature is installed correctly.

  • Certified Installation Experts: Our team includes Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists, giving us the technical expertise to install accessibility features that meet universal design standards.
  • Safety-First Approach: We specialize in installing curbless showers, reinforced grab bars, and wider walkways to improve accessibility and safety by eliminating trip hazards, adding stability aids, and accommodating mobility aids like walkers, wheelchairs, and mobility scooters.
  • Holistic Design and Installation: Our Design Center lets you see, touch, and evaluate fixtures and materials before any work begins. When you’re ready to move forward, the same team handles the living in place installation, so there’s no gap between what was planned and what gets built.
  • In-House Plumbing & Heating Team: Because we have our own in-house team of licensed and experienced plumbing and heating professionals, you don’t have to worry about the structural or functional elements of your bathroom renovations.

Stay Comfortable at Home for Years to Come

Investing in professional living in place modifications offers immediate advantages for your comfort and long-term peace of mind, enhancing your independence by allowing you to navigate your space confidently and safely as your needs evolve. These vital safety updates add accessibility features during a bathroom remodel to save time and money in the years ahead. Contact Avon Plumbing & Heating today with any questions about updating your home for living in place.

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Living in Place FAQs

  • What does living in place or aging in place mean?

    Living in place or aging in place refers to making home modifications that allow you to live safely and comfortably in your home as your needs evolve over time.

  • What's the difference between a standard vs an aging in place bathroom remodel?

    A standard bathroom remodel typically focuses on aesthetics and layout. An aging in place or living in place bathroom remodel layers in specific accessibility features such as curbless shower entries, properly placed grab bars, comfort-height fixtures, non-slip flooring, and clearances that accommodate walkers or wheelchairs. The good news is that when done well, the two aren’t at odds. Modern accessibility design looks great.

  • Do I have to commit to a full renovation, or can I start with smaller modifications?

    Either works. Some homeowners start with a grab bar installation or a faucet conversion and build from there. Others use a full bathroom or kitchen renovation as the opportunity to incorporate accessibility features from the ground up. We’ll talk through what makes sense for your situation.

  • How do I know what modifications my home needs?

    That’s exactly what a consultation is for. Our CAPS-certified team will walk through your home, understand how you use the space, and identify the modifications that will have the most meaningful impact, without recommending work you don’t need.

  • Can I see the fixtures and materials before deciding?

    Yes, and we encourage it. Schedule an appointment at our Design Center at 124 Simsbury Road in Avon, Monday through Friday 8AM to 4PM and Saturday 8AM to 12PM. Seeing and handling the actual fixtures makes a real difference in the decision-making process.

  • Do you serve areas outside of Avon?

    Yes. We serve homeowners throughout Hartford and Litchfield Counties. If you’re looking for a bathroom remodel or kitchen renovation near you in the Farmington Valley area, we’re your team.