Professional Grab Bar installation You Can Lean On
Your home is where you live. Make it safer and easier to live in with professional grab bar installation.
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Why Grab Bars Are a Worthy Investment.
Installing grab bars is one of the lowest cost and most effective was to reduce accidental falls in the home . Here are a few reasons to have grab bars professionally installed in your home.
#1- Avoid potential falls and unnecessary injuries
Did you know that preventable falls are the leading cause of injuries in adults over 65? These falls lead to an estimated $31.3 Billion in medicare costs annually.
In a recent study, grab bars made it 75% more likely for someone to avoid falling when getting out of the bathtub.
Grab bars help avoid falls in three ways:
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They support balance- that way you can avoiding falling in the first place.
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They provide support during transition. Getting in and out of the tub, going from a wheelchair to a toilet, even stepping in and out of the shower is a lot easier when there is something to hold onto - even if you don't have compromised balance or mobility.
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They provide something to grab in the event of a fall. When a slip or fall happens they provide something to grab onto to reduce the impact. This can be the difference between a small bruise or a trip to the emergency room.
#2- Peace of Mind for Family Members
Your friends and family want whats best for you. They want you to be safe and happy. They don't want to see you in the hospital with an injury from a fall that could have been prevented.
Making a few modifications to your home makes it safer for you, and gives your loved ones peace of mind.
#3- Prolonged Independence
​Nobody wants to rely on other people to do simple tasks they have been doing there whole life. Especially when it comes to personal hygiene and the bathroom.
We all enjoy a certain level of independence, and installing a few grab bars in a bathroom sure is better than having to ask for assistance.
Unfortunately losing balance and mobility is a reality of the aging process. That is just the way it is.
However, by modifying your home with Aging in place services such as grab bar installation you can maintain a higher level of independence for longer.
How much does it cost to install grab bars in New Bern NC?
Grab bar installation in New Bern, NC varies from $200 to $600 (grab bars Included) depending on how many you need,the surface they are mounted to, and whether or not additional backing in the wall is required.
For example to install four grab bars, you can expect to pay about $350, assuming no blocking or customization is required. This price includes the cost of the grab bars, the fasteners, and the installation.
Given how much this can save you on medical costs and injuries, it's very affordable.
Can you install grab bars yourself?
If you are handy and willing to do some research, then yes. This project only requires basic tools and the occasional diamond tip hole saw.
Keep in mind grab bars need to support at least 250 pounds, they must be mounted properly. Ideally, you will mount then to the studs,
but sometimes that's. not possible.
A pro is going to be familiar with a variety of fasteners for the more challenging applications. plus a pro can do the job much faster, If you aren't 100% confident then it's best to contact me or another professional with experience mounting grab bars.