Accidents happen and people sometimes experience a temporary loss of mobility. Crutches and wheelchairs make it more difficult to use your bathroom, but you eventually recuperate and regain the ability to move normally. As you age, it will become more perilous to access and safely use your bathroom. Some people face the painful decision of moving to an assisted living center or a nursing home. plumber northridge can remodel your bathroom to accommodate your physical capabilities and needs.

You can redesign or modify your bathroom for wheelchair access. A pedestal-style sink or wall-mounted lavatory is a great way to give yourself more room to maneuver. Bathroom modifications help you avoid injury. A rejuvenating bath is beyond the reach for many people with limited mobility, because getting in and out of a traditional bathtub is hazardous. Plumber Calabasas can design a tub area that enhances your safety. You can have bathtub grab bars for support. Another great option is to replace your tub with a shower. The dimensions of your existing bathroom will determine the size of the new installation. Some shower models include a built-in seat. You can replace your bathtub with a custom-built roll-in shower unit featuring ceramic tile floors or a prefabricated, acrylic/fiberglass model.

Plumber Woodland Hills can alter the height of your toilet seat and install grab bars. This will make it easier and safer to perform wheelchair transfers. Other features, such as anti-scald temperature mechanisms and faucets that operate using one lever, are also important considerations.