Examples of common services

Our modifications typically fall into three areas. The following are some of the more common services Comfortably Home offers, and we are not limited to these. A participant and their health care providers might recommend something not seen on this list.

Safety Checks

  • Installing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors with 10-year batteries.

  • Cleaning hazardous dryer vents

  • Replacing out-of-reach light bulbs

  • Changing furnace filters to reduce fire risk and help with air quality and power costs

  • Installing large reflective numbers on the home for emergency responders

  • Installing wireless fuel monitors so that you can read your furnace’s fuel gauge from a safe place

  • Installing safety devices on stoves that respond to alarms

Accessibility Modifications

  • Raising or lowering a work surface

  • Using contrasting colors on step edges, toilets, doors, and railings for those with vision challenges or dementia

  • Adding handrails to stairways

  • Installing grab bars, shower wands, raised toilet seats, non-slip materials and shower seats to reduce the risk of falls

  • Changing round doorknobs to levers for easier gripping

Minor Repairs

  • Minor flooring repairs, such as smoothing out threshold transitions to reduce tripping hazards

  • Repairing indoor/outdoor railings or stairs

  • Installing storm doors or providing other winterizing to reduce energy costs

  • Building indoor or outdoor entryway shelves so that items can be safely set down to reduce the risks of falls

  • Cleaning refrigerator coils to keep the refrigerator running longer and power bills lower

Check out some before and after photos to get a better idea of what we can do for you.

“Matt did a heck of a job on the house, he was absolutely incredible. I am so thrilled with the work he did!”

— Bath Homeowner