Accessible & Adaptable Design
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Emerald Contractors can help make all aspects of your home (and/or business) comfortably accessible. We specialize in creating accessible, barrier-free environments. Safety, comfort and quality are the standards we bring to every home or business remodel.
Whatever the reason, if you simply want to stay in your home as you age, you have a debilitating accident or illness, or you are bringing an elderly or “special needs” person into your family home, we have the experience and knowledge to help you make your home adaptable and comfortable.
Accessible and adaptive features can be integrated into your remodeling project tastefully and elegantly.
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Grab Bar, Handrail & Wheelchair Ramp Installations
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Doorway Widening/Voice Activated Door Openers
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Accessible Kitchens & Bathrooms
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Whole House Accessible Remodels & Additions
[/fusion_li_item][/fusion_checklist][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none” last=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all”][fusion_title size=”2″ content_align=”left” style_type=”default”]Here’s what some of our customers say about our work…[/fusion_title][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_2″ layout=”1_2″ last=”no” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=”” min_height=””][fusion_testimonials design=”classic”][fusion_testimonial name=”Gene McGinnis” avatar=”none” image=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Accessibility Remodel Customer” link=”” target=”_self”]Emerald Contractors is a remarkable company from top to bottom! The A-Team of construction who really care. My son was shot at work and is now paraplegic. We needed ADA results for access to the bathroom and every person of Emerald Contractors came through to make it an experience without concern. Through obstacles of disarray, Emerald Contractors make it an opportunity to show their stature. You all deserve a medal for your hard work and kindness.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_2″ layout=”1_2″ last=”yes” spacing=”yes” center_content=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all” border_size=”0px” border_color=”” border_style=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”” animation_speed=”0.1″ animation_offset=”” class=”” id=”” min_height=””][fusion_testimonials design=”classic”][fusion_testimonial name=”Scott Goodliffe Owner, ” avatar=”none” image=”” image_border_radius=”” company=”Universal Access Modifications” link=”” target=”_self”]John and his team have worked with us on several projects. The results have been nothing less than excellent. His skills as a builder and remodeler are far superior to many contractors that we have worked with in the past. He is dedicated to this work and very capable of managing many facets of a complex project.[/fusion_testimonial][/fusion_testimonials][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ background_repeat=”no-repeat” background_position=”left top” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_mute=”yes” video_loop=”yes” fade=”no” border_size=”0px” padding_top=”20″ padding_bottom=”20″ hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”no”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none” last=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all”][fusion_tagline_box shadow=”no” shadowopacity=”0.7″ border=”1px” highlightposition=”top” content_alignment=”left” link=”https://emeraldcontractors.com/wp-content/uploads/CAPS-Presentation.pdf” linktarget=”_blank” button=”Read More” title=”Learn more about Aging in Place ” animation_type=”0″ animation_direction=”down” animation_speed=”0.1″ /][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none” last=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” border_position=”all”][fusion_checklist icon=”fa-check fas” iconcolor=”” circle=”” circlecolor=”” size=”16px” divider=”” divider_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_li_item icon=””]
Emerald Contractors is proud to be an award winning Universal Home Modification Specialist with over 35 years experience.
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Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (NAHB) since 2003.
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Has worked with and completed projects for the VA, Paralzyed Veterans Association, non-profits and insurance organizations.
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According to Wikipedia… Aging in place is the ability to live in one’s own home for as long as confidently and comfortably possible.
Livability can be extended through the incorporation of universal design principle and other assistive technologies. Assistive technologies include communications, health/wellness monitoring, home safety and security.
Accessible/Adaptable/Universal Design doesn’t mean ugly design. When considering remodeling, how do you turn your house for living into a “home for life?” Here’s a quick checklist:
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Adjustable/Handheld showerhead with 6′ hose.
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Low maintenance interior & exterior finishes.
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Upper kitchen cabinetry, 3″ lower than conventional.
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Roll out trays, lazy susans, pull down storage.
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Microwave at counter height or in wall.
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Curbless showers with minimum 36″ wide walls.
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Toilets with a height of 17″-19″.
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[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=””]Lever handles, thermostatic or anti-scald controls on all faucets.[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=””]Bracing in walls around tubs, showers to accommodate installation of grab bars.[/fusion_li_item][/fusion_checklist][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]