Barrier Free Plus installs home elevators, stairlifts, wheelchair ramps, platform lifts and accessible bathrooms across Oakland County, including Troy, Rochester Hills, Novi, Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, Southfield and the Bloomfield area. We help older adults stay in the homes they love and help families plan for a loved one coming home from the hospital or rehab.
Accessibility services in Oakland County
- Home elevators: Residential elevators for two- and three-story homes, for families who want a long-term alternative to stairs.
- Stairlifts: Straight and curved stair chair lifts that let you keep using every floor of your home without climbing the stairs.
- Wheelchair and handicap ramps: Modular aluminum and steel ramps sized to your entry, with handrails and landings, so a wheelchair, walker or scooter can get in and out safely.
- Vertical platform lifts: Wheelchair platform lifts for porches, garages and split-level entries where a ramp would be too long or too steep.
- Roll-in and barrier-free showers: Curbless showers with a low or no threshold, a seat, grab bars and a handheld spray, built in place of a tub or an old stall.
- Accessible bathrooms, grab bars and walk-in tubs: Full or partial bathroom remodels with wider doorways, comfort-height toilets, properly anchored grab bars and walk-in tubs.
- Ceiling lifts: Track-mounted patient lifts that make transfers between bed, chair and bathroom safer for the person and the caregiver.
What we see most in Oakland County
Home elevators and stairlifts are the most common requests we hear from Oakland County homeowners, especially in two-story and multi-level houses where the main bedroom or laundry is on another floor. A stairlift can usually be installed in a day on a straight staircase. A home elevator is a bigger project that needs space planning, so we look at your floor plan, the shaft location and the power supply before quoting. For entries, we compare a ramp with a vertical platform lift so you can see which one fits your lot and your budget.
How a project works
- Free quote visit. We come to the home, talk with you (and your therapist or case manager if you have one), and measure.
- A clear plan and price. You get a written quote with the product, layout and timeline.
- Permits where needed. Ramps, lifts, elevators and structural bathroom changes often need a permit from the local building department; we go over what your project needs before work starts.
- Installation. Our licensed and insured crew installs the work and shows you how to use and care for it.
Help paying for home modifications
Funding depends on your situation. Eligible veterans may qualify for VA home modification grants such as SAH, SHA and HISA; see our veterans information page. Area Agency on Aging 1-B serves Oakland County and is a good first call for information on in-home support programs for older adults. Some long-term care and waiver programs also cover home modifications, so ask your case manager what applies to you.
Communities we serve in Oakland County
Troy, Rochester Hills, Rochester, Novi, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Royal Oak, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Auburn Hills, Waterford, Pontiac, Birmingham, Madison Heights, Clarkston, and the rest of Oakland County. See our local pages for Rochester Hills, Novi.
Oakland County accessibility FAQs
Do you install home elevators in Oakland County?
Yes. Residential elevators are one of our most requested services in Oakland County. We start with a quote visit to check space, power and access.
How long does a stairlift install take?
A straight stairlift is usually installed in about a day. Curved stairlifts are made to measure, so they take longer to arrive.
Do you work with occupational therapists?
Yes. We regularly work with physicians, occupational and physical therapists and case managers so the modification matches the person’s needs.
Talk to a home modification specialist
Call 586-598-2600 (Monday to Friday) or request a free quote, and we will set up a time to look at your home in Oakland County.