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Accessible showers and bathrooms →Accessible bathrooms
Low-threshold or curbless showers, thoughtfully positioned supports, safer flooring, improved clearances, and fixtures chosen for usability and appearance.
Home accessibility renovations in Greater Victoria
Making every home safer, more accessible, and easier to love.
Your home should keep working for you.
From a better handrail to a more accessible bathroom, we make thoughtful changes that help you live safely and comfortably in the home you love.
Serving homeowners across Greater Victoria. Prefer to talk? Call (778) 557-3444.
Designed to belong.Accessibility can improve how a home works without erasing what makes it feel familiar.
Skilled expertise. Real understanding.
Professional training, credentials & industry experience
Red Seal CarpenterSkilled trade leadership
Senior Home Safety Specialist™Certified through Age Safe® Canada
Qualified Adaptiv Home SpecialistAdaptiv Home Renovation Course, Canadian Home Builders’ AssociationHow we help
Accessibility improvements designed as part of the home.
Whether it is one thoughtfully placed handrail or a larger accessibility renovation, the right solution starts with how someone moves through the space, what feels difficult, and what should remain beautifully familiar.
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Ramps and entrances →Entrances & exterior access
Ramps, handrails, thresholds, pathways, and entrance changes considered for Victoria weather and the character of the property.
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Doorways and thresholds →Doorways & interior movement
Wider openings, improved clearances, layout changes, and smoother routes for walkers, wheelchairs, or simply easier everyday movement.
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Aging-in-place planning →Aging-in-place planning
A practical renovation roadmap that separates immediate priorities from changes that may make sense later.
Our point of view
Accessibility is not an aesthetic surrender.
Adapt & Thrive works to a simple standard: improvements should support safety, independence, and ease without making a home feel clinical or generic.
“Your home can change without ceasing to feel like your home.”
Designed around the person
The homeowner’s routines, preferences, priorities, and choices belong at the centre of the work.
Grounded in the real home
Every building has constraints. Good planning respects structure, code, budget, maintenance, climate, and the way the space is actually used.
Clear about professional roles
Our renovation consultations do not replace clinical assessments. Where appropriate, we work from recommendations provided by occupational therapists and other qualified professionals.
Our design point of view
Warm, practical, durable, and unmistakably residential.
We believe accessibility should feel considered, welcoming, and fully integrated into the character of the home.
Staying home vs moving
If home is where you want to be, the numbers make sense.
A year in a one- or two-bedroom suite at a private Victoria residence costs about $58,000 to $161,000, with meals and housekeeping included and care fees on top. The changes that let you stay safely at home are paid once.
Private residence12 payments a year
$4,795 to $13,400+ a month. Meals and housekeeping included, care extra.
Through Island Health, subsidized assisted living costs 70% of after-tax income.
Your home modifications1 payment
Paid once, and they stay with your home
Where these numbers come from
- $4,795 a month: one-bedroom suites at The Victorian (Saanich) and The Victorian at McKenzie, both run by Atria. Includes dining, housekeeping and utilities; care and medication management are extra. The Victorian · The Victorian at McKenzie
- $5,725 a month: one-bedroom at Berwick House, Gordon Head (Comfort Life listing).
- $13,400 a month: Berwick Royal Oak's largest suite at $12,500, plus $900 for a second person. Includes three meals a day, housekeeping and utilities; bathing, dressing and medication help are extra (Comfort Life listing).
- 70% of after-tax income: subsidized assisted living, within a minimum and maximum (Island Health).
- Residence prices include meals, housekeeping and utilities. If you stay home, you keep paying for those yourself, along with property tax.
- Yearly figures are 12 months, rounded. Prices as published in October 2026.
Every home is different. A quick conversation narrows it down.
A simple place to start
Take a 5-minute walk around your home.
A quick look today can make tomorrow easier. Notice entrances, railings, thresholds, lighting, bathrooms, pathways, and the everyday things that have simply become harder than they used to be.
You don’t have to fix everything. Start by noticing what isn’t working.
Start the free home walkthrough →
Takes about five minutes. No sign-up required.
Who is behind it
The people behind Adapt & Thrive
Experienced construction, thoughtful project coordination, and clear communication, with a team you can get to know before work begins.
Co-Founder & Red Seal Carpenter
Andrew Faunt
Andrew is a Red Seal carpenter and Qualified Adaptiv Home Specialist. He completed the Adaptiv Home Renovation Course through the Canadian Home Builders’ Association. His experience includes residential and commercial construction, high-end custom homes and renovations, finishing work, and custom carpentry. At Adapt & Thrive, Andrew leads construction with a focus on practical solutions, careful workmanship, and changes that belong in the home.
Co-Founder & Operations
Laura Sinclair Faunt
Laura leads operations and client experience at Adapt & Thrive. Her background is in service operations and customer experience, and she focuses on clear communication, thoughtful planning, and the behind-the-scenes details that keep projects moving. Her role is to make the experience feel organized, responsive, and straightforward for homeowners from first conversation onward.
Customer Care & Community Engagement
Brittany Miller
Brittany brings hands-on residential carpentry experience and a practical understanding of renovation work. Her focus is on building local connections, developing referral relationships, and supporting conversations with homeowners. She helps people explore their needs and connect with the right next step.
Free resources
Useful guidance before you are ready to renovate.
Our resource library offers plain-language guides, planning tools, and practical explanations to help you make informed accessibility renovation decisions.
Home Accessibility Planning Checklist
A room-by-room starting point for noticing friction, documenting priorities, and preparing better questions.
Open the checklist →Accessible Bathroom Renovations in Victoria
What to consider before choosing a shower, supports, flooring, layout, and renovation scope.
Read the guide →Paying for accessibility renovations in BC
A plain-language summary of BC RAHA and two tax credits, with links to each official program to confirm the details.
Read the funding guide →Clear answers
Common questions about working with us.
Straightforward answers about our services, process, and the role of other professionals.
How much does an accessibility renovation cost?
It can be anywhere from a few hundred dollars for a grab bar, installed, to $50,000 and beyond for a full bathroom renovation. A quick conversation usually narrows it down, so ask us about your home or call (778) 557-3444.
Are you accepting renovation projects now?
Yes. Adapt & Thrive is now serving homeowners across Greater Victoria. Call or email us to talk about what is changing in your home, what you are considering, and whether we may be a good fit.
What happens when I contact you?
We start with a straightforward conversation about your home, what is becoming difficult, and what you would like to improve. From there, we can discuss sensible next steps without pressure to take on work you do not need.
Is your renovation consultation an occupational therapy assessment?
No. Our renovation conversations focus on construction options and project feasibility. They do not replace a medical, functional, or occupational therapy assessment. We collaborate with qualified professionals where their input is appropriate or required.
Is funding available?
Yes, for many people, and there are a number of options. Depending on your situation, these include support for eligible veterans through Veterans Affairs Canada, the BC RAHA rebate for lower- and moderate-income households living with a disability, and tax credits for people who are 65 or older or eligible for the Disability Tax Credit. Our free funding summary explains each one and links to the official program.
We are happy to point you to the right program and help move things along, with a clear, itemized estimate and invoices you can share. Each program decides who qualifies, so please confirm the details with them directly.
Do you work only with older adults?
No. We work with anyone whose home needs to accommodate disability, changing mobility, recovery after injury, or proactive aging-in-place planning.