Aging-in-Place Home Review
Know what would make your home safer, and what can wait.
A full walkthrough of your home with a certified Senior Home Safety Specialist. You get a clear written plan, with no obligation to make any changes or to hire us.
$250 plus GST. Credited back in full if you go ahead with any of our recommendations.
Sending a request doesn't confirm an appointment. We'll be in touch to discuss availability and next steps.
How it works
- We walk through your home together. We go room by room and talk about what has become harder, what worries you, and what matters most. Plan on 60 to 90 minutes.
- We write it up. Within 5 business days, you get a written plan with photos, sorted into what to do now, what to do next, and what can wait.
- You decide. The plan is yours to keep. Use it with us, with another contractor, or on your own.
What's included
- Outside and entrances: paths, steps, railings, lighting, and how you get in and out
- Halls, doorways and stairs: widths, thresholds, flooring, handrails, and places where you could trip
- Bathroom: tub and shower access, grab bar locations, flooring, and water temperature
- Kitchen, bedroom and laundry: reach, storage, lighting, and the route to the bathroom at night
- Whole-home safety: smoke and carbon monoxide alarm dates, exit routes, and planning for power outages and summer heat
- Your written plan: photos, prioritized recommendations, simple fixes as well as larger changes, and a rough sense of cost
Who does it
Laura Sinclair Faunt leads each Home Review, usually with Brittany Miller Sinclair. Both are certified Senior Home Safety Specialists through Age Safe Canada. Andrew Faunt, our Red Seal carpenter and Qualified Adaptiv Home Specialist, reviews the recommendations so they are practical to build.
Your $250 comes back if you go ahead
If you hire us for any of the recommended work within 12 months, we credit the full $250 to your invoice. There is no minimum project size. If you don't go ahead, you owe nothing more, and you keep the plan.
Free consultation or paid Home Review: which do I need?
Short answer: if you know what you want done, request a free consultation. If you're not sure where to start, or you want someone to look at the whole home, request a Home Review. You do not need a Home Review before requesting a renovation.
| Compare | Free consultation | Aging-in-Place Home Review |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | You already know the project, like a grab bar, ramp or walk-in shower | You want to know what could make the whole home safer and easier, now and later |
| Cost | Free | $250 plus GST, credited back if you go ahead with any recommended work |
| What we look at | The project you called about | Your whole home, inside and out |
| What we talk about | Whether it can be done, your options, and what's involved | What's become harder, what could become harder, and what to do first |
| What you get | A written estimate for that project, if it's a good fit | A personalized written action plan with photos and priorities that you keep and use at your own pace |
| Who it suits | Homeowners ready to get a specific job priced | Homeowners planning ahead, families supporting a parent, and anyone unsure where to begin |
Common questions
What can a Home Review cover that a free consultation doesn't?
A free consultation answers one question: can this project be done, and what will it cost? A Home Review steps back and looks at how your whole home is working for you. We can advise on:
- Entrances, steps, paths and outdoor lighting
- Stairs, handrails, thresholds and flooring
- Doorway widths and the routes you use every day
- Bathroom safety and where grab bars would help most
- Kitchen, bedroom and laundry reach and storage
- Lighting, including the route to the bathroom at night
- Furniture placement and clutter along walkways
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm dates and exit routes
- Hot water temperature
- Planning for power outages and summer heat
- Low-cost fixes you can make yourself
- What to build in now if you're already renovating
- Which tradespeople or professionals to call for anything outside our work
- Which funding programs may be worth looking into
What won't a Home Review cover?
We look at the home, not your health. We don't assess how you move, recommend mobility equipment, or decide whether you qualify for funding. If those questions come up, we'll point you to the right person, such as an occupational therapist or the program itself.
Will you try to sell me a renovation during a Home Review?
No. You pay us for honest advice, and sometimes the best advice is a brighter bulb or moving a rug. Your action plan is yours to keep. You can use it with us, with another contractor, or on your own.
What if I start with a free consultation and want a Home Review too?
That's fine. Just tell us at any point, and we can talk about whether it's worth it for you.
What if I start with a Home Review and then want the work done?
We'll prepare a written estimate for the work you choose at no extra charge. If you go ahead with any of it within 12 months, we credit your $250.
Is this an occupational therapy assessment?
No. We look at the home, not at how your body moves or what equipment you need. If those questions come up, we'll suggest speaking with an occupational therapist.
My occupational therapist referred me. Do I need a Home Review?
Usually not. If your OT has given you recommendations, start with a free consultation and we'll work from those.
Is this a home inspection?
No. We don't assess the home's overall condition, and this won't replace a pre-purchase inspection.
Can I book this for my parent?
Yes. Many Home Reviews are arranged by family, and you're welcome to join us. We just ask that the person living there is comfortable with the visit.
Does this count toward funding programs?
This is not the occupational therapist assessment some rebate programs require. We can point you to the programs, but each program decides who qualifies. Our funding guide is a good place to start.
Where we work: Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, View Royal, Langford, Colwood, Central Saanich, North Saanich, Sidney, Metchosin and Highlands.
Ready to take a look at your home?
Send us a request and we'll be in touch about availability and next steps. Prefer to talk? Call us.