Home Modifications and Maintenance

Home Modifications and Maintenance is available to seniors & people with a disability to help improve accessibility and safety in the home.

An Occupational Therapist will assess & make recommendations based on the individuals needs;

Home Modifications

All home modifications are overseen by our licenced builders. If you would like to refer someone who requires our home modifications and maintenance services, please use our referral form.

We understand you value independence and sometimes a little help with home modifications are required, that’s where we come along.

Our licenced builders and Occupational Therapists provide you an assessment of what needs to be done to your home to make it safe and accessible for you to live independently in.

Some home modifications we do:

Ramps to replace steps
Installing grabrails and rails to steps
Widening doorways
Relocating light switches and power points
Removal of shower screens and installation of a shower rod and curtain
Installation of wedge ramps to small lips and steps
Platforms to raise the height of chairs and bed

Home Maintenance

Some of our home maintenance services include:

Lawn mowing
Rehanging doors
Nailing floorboards
Repairs gates and fencing
Replacement of tap washers
Installation of quarter turn lever taps
Replacement of fly screens
Changing light globes
Repairs to cupboards etc.
Minor electrical and plumbing works (licensed tradesmen sub-contracted as required)
Concreting of pathways
Smoke detectors are installed free of charge to eligible consumers (consumers over 65) in the Fairfield local government area by your local Fire & Rescue Service.

Occupational Therapist Assessment

Our very own Occupational Therapist (OT) will visit you in your home to make an assessment.

The OT will visit your home to discuss your needs and observe how you move around your home. The OT will work with you to identify any challenges you are currently having and make recommendations for your safety & wellbeing.