Consider installing grab bars throughout your home to prevent falls and other accidents for adults, children, and especially those with mobility issues.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25 to 30% of older adults fall yearly. There is also sufficient data that supports the benefits of installing grab bars and handrails for balance and stability in bathrooms and other areas throughout your home. Such additions can significantly reduce the risk of injury due to falls.

Your local Mr. Handyman® is your one-stop solution for grab bar installation and other home repair and maintenance services. Our pros will ensure that the grab bars are installed properly and meet your unique needs.

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Key Benefits of Grab Bars

Grab bar installation is a home modification for seniors that provides immediate benefits, especially for individuals with disabilities, and those aging in place. Grab bars are especially effective in areas where floors may become slippery, like kitchens and bathrooms. These bars can be mounted on walls, tubs, showers, and other locations where enhanced stability is necessary.

Grab bars can also reduce fatigue when standing, provide support and peace of mind, and enhance everyday life in the following ways.

  • Prevent Falls: Two of the most common locations for grab bar installation are the kitchen and bathroom, but they can be useful in other areas, too. Handrails in hallways, on stairs, and other spaces help people with balance challenges avoid falls and injuries.
  • Enhance Mobility: Getting to and from bedrooms, bathrooms, and other rooms can be less of a struggle with grab bars installed in strategic spots. They can also make sitting and standing easier by providing support for balance.
  • Encourage Independence: Daily activities like bathing and cooking can be easier to manage with support bars in place, resulting in a greater sense of self-sufficiency.

If you are interested in regaining independence around the home with grab bar installation, contact your local Mr. Handyman and request service today!

Our Grab Bar Installation Process

We install handrails and grab bars in a variety of different styles, finishes, configurations, and sizes. Our grab bar installation service ensures that each handrail and bar location is sufficient to support some or total body weight, provide enough clearance, features a textured grip, and meet all other safety requirements. Before securing a grab bar to a wall, we will also ensure the wall can support the weight of someone who constantly grabs the bar for support. Here are more details about our grab bar and handrail installation process:

  • Wall Mounted: We use appropriate screws and anchors to ensure secure mounting to walls.
  • Bathtub Mounted: We can secure these over the rim of a bathtub with clamps or other appropriate fasteners.
  • Folding Support Bar: We can install these flexible, space-saving options that fold and unfold to save space in tight spaces, such as next to toilets.
  • Free-Standing Support: We typically install floor-to-ceiling tension bars next to tubs and showers to provide more surface for grabbing and handholds that offer increased stability over wall-mounted bars.
  • Dual-Purpose Handrails: This space-saving option is a dual-purpose handrails that can double as towel racks, toilet paper holders, and shower shelves.

To ensure safety, proper placement, and extended use, we assess the amount of space available for installation and factor in the intended use prior to grab bar and handrail installation. Wheelchair users may find folding supports a better fit, while caregivers may require a support system that provides plenty of maneuvering room for two people.

Best Placement for Grab Bar Installation

Accident prevention in bathrooms, kitchens, and hallways is a significant concern for people with disabilities and aging adults. The wide range of support devices available means they can be installed wherever needed without and blended seamlessly into the existing home decor..

Here are some of the areas where support and grab bars can be the most beneficial:

  • Bathrooms: This can be a challenging space for mobility-challenged individuals. Ideal installation options include: by the toilet, tub, and shower.
  • Entryways: Installing support bars by exterior doors provides extra support for navigating steps and uneven flooring.
  • Hallways: Grab bars in hallways provide support while moving from room to room.
  • Staircases: Wall-mounted handrails on each side of a staircase double the support and stability compared to a single handrail.
  • Common Areas: Floor-to-ceiling support poles by beds, dining areas, and favourite chairs make sit-to-stand and stand-to-sit actions easier.

Why Choose Mr. Handyman for Grab Bar Installation Services?

Our experienced service professionals have an average of 10 years of experience in their respective trade. You can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with hiring a seasoned pro whose work is backed by the Neighbourly Done Right Promise™ to ensure your satisfaction.

Here are more great reasons to choose Mr. Handyman when you need to install grab bars for seniors in Canada:

  • Locally owned and operated
  • Trusted by millions of homeowners
  • Easy, convenient scheduling
  • Uniformed pro arrive in branded vehicles
  • Honest, upfront price quotes
  • Enjoy worry-free service

To get started, give us a call or request service online today!

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FAQs About Grab Bar Installation

Have questions about grab bar installation? Trust Mr. Handyman to provide the expert answers you need. Our team of dedicated pros have the experience and expertise to answer your questions. Here are some common questions we receive about grab bar installation.

Do grab bars need to be installed in studs?

Ideally, yes! We typically install grab bars into wall studs to ensure proper weight support and stability. In cases where no wall stud is available, we will assess the viability of the wall, and if possible, use heavy-duty wall anchors to properly secure the bar.

How long does it take to install grab bars?

Grab bar installation service will vary based on the location of the installation, condition of the wall, tool and other hardware needed, as well as, the overall complexity of the job. A typical installation can usually be completed within a few hours, barring any unforeseen issues.

Should grab bars be vertical or horizontal?

You can choose the option that works best for you! A vertical grab bar is better suited for situations where people of varying heights will use it. A customized horizontal bar may be a better option if there's only one individual in the home using the grab bar.

What size grab bars are best?

Grab bars come in different sizes, but the most common ones are 18 to 24 inches (45 to 60 cm) long and 1 ¼ to 1½ inches (31.-3.8 cm) in diameter. Some bars are textured to prevent hands from slipping, which is an additional safety measure.

At what height should grab bars be installed?

Grab bar height depends on where it is installed. A horizontal bar should be 33 to 36 inches/84-92 cm from the floor to meet ADA requirements. Toilet grab bars should be 30 to 33 inches/76-84 cm from the floor, according to Canadian building codes. Your trusted Mr. Handyman service professional will take measurements during your consultation and recommend the perfect placement.