The cycle of life is an interesting thing. For nearly two decades (or more, for the current generation) we depend upon our parents for practically everything, but as time passes and we get older a role reversal unfolds. Our parents maintain independence for as long as they can, or longer for the proudest among them, but eventually they come to depend upon us. In some cases they require more than a regular check-in to see if they need help around their home. Instead, they require you to be there for them on a daily basis. For people who have the space the transition of having a parent move-in isn’t all that challenging (logistically) but for those who don’t have a house with an extra room it seems as if there is no recourse. Given that a retirement facility isn’t an option that you want (or can) consider there is only one way forward – an expansion. As a result you’ve come online to search for a “home addition for elderly parent” contractor. If located anywhere in the Winnipeg area you have arrived at the right place. Read ahead to find out why Vulcan Construction is Winnipeg’s preferred solution for this special form of residential expansion.
Why Winnipeg Area Homeowners with an Elderly Parent Find Peace of Mind in Choosing Vulcan Construction for a Home Addition
Age-in-Place Specialists
Theoretically, any residential contractor who does home expansions can knock down a wall, add a relatively decent looking room, and send you an invoice for the balance due. But that’s not what you’re looking for. You require a residential contractor with expertise in age-in-place (AIP) design. AIP is a specialized discipline that factors in everything from entryway and closet door widths to room-control and counter heights along with health considerate ventilation requirements and much more. Unlike most other residential contractors in Winnipeg, the team behind Vulcan Construction is AIP certified. Learn more about how this makes us uniquely qualified to complete a successful home addition for your cherished parent/s.
Traditional Home Addition Specialists
Our AIP expertise is our value proposition above the competition, but you also want to know how we will make the house expansion happen. If exterior square footage allows, we can work with you to come up with a plan to remove a wall and expand horizontally into outdoor space to add an aesthetically pleasing room with all of the functional (electrical, plumbing, natural lighting, etc.) requirements you desire for your mother or father. This will be done while protecting the integrity of your home’s foundation and exterior landscaping. Learn more about our home addition services here.
Transformation Home Addition Specialists
If a traditional home expansion isn’t practical or desired, we can help you reimagine what can be done with other exterior constructs on your property. For instance, we are experts in transforming garages into living quarters, which you can learn more about here. This option is ideal for parents who still desire independence.
Vertical Home Addition Specialists
Many single detached homes in Winnipeg simply don’t have the exterior space to perform a horizontal home addition. This is where Vulcan’s expertise in story additions comes to the rescue. This may not seem like an option at first, given that if a parent in-need probably can’t walk up and down the stairs to/from their living quarters. This is not an issue with Vulcan Construction. As addressed above, we are AIP contractors, which indicates that we can have a stairwell elevator installed. If that feels like too much of an investment, the story addition can be for you (and your kids, as applicable) while we convert the existing living quarters into a space more appropriate to your move-in parent/s. Learn more about our story addition services here.
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Ultimately, the possibilities are endless when you choose Vulcan Construction for a home addition for your beloved patriarch and/or matriarch. Reach out via the contacts provided below for a friendly conversation about your options.
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