Aging in place means adapting the home so it stays safe and comfortable for years, and the plumbing is a big part of that. A few thoughtful changes make the bathroom easier and safer to use.
The shower
A curbless shower with a seat and a handheld head is easier to enter and safer to use than a tub.
The height
Comfort-height toilets and lever-handle faucets are easier on the hands and knees.
The safety
Anti-scald valves and grab bars prevent the two most common bathroom injuries.
The lighting
Good lighting and easy-to-reach shutoffs round out the changes. hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines In Cleveland, a pro can design the whole bathroom for accessibility.
The grab bars
Grab bars need blocking in the wall to hold real weight, so they are best planned before the tile goes up. It is the detail that makes them safe.
The call
Make the home safe for the long run. Call 888-217-3585 and Cleveland, TN Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Cleveland pro.
Plumbing in Cleveland: what to know
In Cleveland, hard water is common across the region, and older neighborhoods still have galvanized supply lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Bradley County — from Collegedale, Soddy Daisy and Chattanooga to ZIP codes like 37312, 37311, 37323 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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