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I would call Home Depot or Lowe's. They sell grab bars and their estimates will give you a clear idea of what is being charged in your area.
It's generally considered important that grab bars be installed into studs, for strength and stability. Make sure to ask how they've determined where the studs are.
Citizen, when my parents needed to have bathroom grab bars installed, they called their favorite local plumbing company who knew exactly what they needed and installed said bars. It was worth the cost, because if the grab bars are not installed correctly they can rip right out of the walls or tile, and maybe injuring the person in the process.
My aunt had an OT evaluation yesterday. Today I met with him and he recommended Loews or a specific plumber he knew that installed them. There isn't a Home Depot near her home. So BB and FF are right on according to him. If there is not a stud where the bar needs to be some sort of bracing would need to be installed. Also we discussed placing a bedside commode to go over the regular commode, giving bars on either side to assist in standing with the added benefit of the increased height of the seat. I'm not sure what the cost would be at this point. Your local area on aging may have a suggestion of an agency that would provide your seniors this service at no cost.
My plumber told me that only a carpenter should install grab bars, to ensure that they're properly anchored into the studs. I suspect that a really good handyman or someone in home construction could handle the job, but the latter probably wouldn't be interested in a "small" project like that unless it was part of a bathroom renovation.
If your state requires carpenter to be licensed, get a list of those who are and start calling. Or, if you have other contractors you trust, ask them, as contractors seem to know a lot of other contractors and can often recommend someone.
As an aside, though, a carpenter installed grab bars in the stairway. After about 16 years, the screws in the right end of the installation plate came loose. I suspect the threads were stripped as I generally hold onto that when I come in, especially with packages or if I'm tired.
My plumber told me that only a carpenter should install grab bars, to ensure that they're properly anchored into the studs. I suspect that a really good handyman or someone in home construction could handle the job, but the latter probably wouldn't be interested in a "small" project like that unless it was part of a bathroom renovation.
If your state requires carpenter to be licensed, get a list of those who are and start calling. Or, if you have other contractors you trust, ask them, as contractors seem to know a lot of other contractors and can often recommend someone.
Write your own workscope (i.e., "installation of 1 grab bar parallel to bathtub, 1grab bar at a 45 degree angle to the bathtub, one grab bar x inches from exterior front and back doors....etc. All grab bars are to be installed only in studs. Customer will purchase grab bars for installation."
You should also consider whether you want the white ones or the steel bars. I researched them both, but that was way back in 2000 and I don't recall the difference or which was better.
As an aside, though, a carpenter installed grab bars in the entry stairway from my side door. After about 16 years, the screws in the right end of the installation plate came loose. I suspect the threads were stripped as I generally hold onto that bar when I come in, especially with packages or if I'm tired.
Just a comment on HD...I asked them for recommendations of contractors in a specific field, was given a number for their contractor referral service or something like that. The e-mail with the information for the contractor required an agreement to indemnify and hold them harmless before contacting the contractor. That offended me; there's no reason I should indemnify them for a referral, unless they're NOT even vetting the contractor to whom they refer.
So I told them how I felt about this egregious requirement, cancelled the referral request and made it clear I would never use this service again, ever.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
It's generally considered important that grab bars be installed into studs, for strength and stability. Make sure to ask how they've determined where the studs are.
Your local area on aging may have a suggestion of an agency that would provide your seniors this service at no cost.
If your state requires carpenter to be licensed, get a list of those who are and start calling. Or, if you have other contractors you trust, ask them, as contractors seem to know a lot of other contractors and can often recommend someone.
As an aside, though, a carpenter installed grab bars in the stairway. After about 16 years, the screws in the right end of the installation plate came loose. I suspect the threads were stripped as I generally hold onto that when I come in, especially with packages or if I'm tired.
If your state requires carpenter to be licensed, get a list of those who are and start calling. Or, if you have other contractors you trust, ask them, as contractors seem to know a lot of other contractors and can often recommend someone.
Write your own workscope (i.e., "installation of 1 grab bar parallel to bathtub, 1grab bar at a 45 degree angle to the bathtub, one grab bar x inches from exterior front and back doors....etc. All grab bars are to be installed only in studs. Customer will purchase grab bars for installation."
You should also consider whether you want the white ones or the steel bars. I researched them both, but that was way back in 2000 and I don't recall the difference or which was better.
As an aside, though, a carpenter installed grab bars in the entry stairway from my side door. After about 16 years, the screws in the right end of the installation plate came loose. I suspect the threads were stripped as I generally hold onto that bar when I come in, especially with packages or if I'm tired.
Just a comment on HD...I asked them for recommendations of contractors in a specific field, was given a number for their contractor referral service or something like that. The e-mail with the information for the contractor required an agreement to indemnify and hold them harmless before contacting the contractor. That offended me; there's no reason I should indemnify them for a referral, unless they're NOT even vetting the contractor to whom they refer.
So I told them how I felt about this egregious requirement, cancelled the referral request and made it clear I would never use this service again, ever.