Bathrooms & Showers
Walk-in and curbless showers, tub-to-shower conversions, seats and grab bars anchored into solid backing.
Making every home safer, more accessible, and easier to love
Home accessibility renovations in Greater Victoria
Your home should keep working for you. Thoughtful changes, from a better handrail to an accessible bathroom, so you can 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.
Renovations
What we can help with
Accessibility improvements designed as part of the home, from one well-placed handrail to a full bathroom.
Grab Bars & Handrails
Supports placed for how you move, in the bathroom, on the stairs and at the door, and anchored to hold when it counts.
Ramps & Entrances
Ramps, railings, thresholds and pathways designed for Victoria weather and the character of your home.
Doorways & Interior Access
Wider doorways, smoother thresholds and clearer routes for walkers, wheelchairs and easier everyday movement.
Aging-in-Place Planning
Not sure what to change first? We help you decide what matters now and what can wait.
See all services · How we build
Photos are illustrative images, not Adapt & Thrive projects.
Skilled expertise. Real understanding.
The qualifications and training behind our work
Trade qualificationRed Seal CarpenterAndrew leads every build to a nationally recognized trade standard
Home safety trainingSenior Home Safety Specialist™Laura and Brittany are certified through Age Safe® Canada
Accessibility trainingQualified Adaptiv Home SpecialistAndrew completed the Canadian Home Builders’ Association’s Adaptiv Home Renovation CourseOur home safety and accessibility training helps us spot problems and plan changes that work. It is not a healthcare or regulated professional designation, so for clinical questions we work with occupational therapists.
Business and community affiliations
Chamber memberBusiness membership, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Launch Victoria 2026Business program. One of five new businesses selected by the City of Victoria and the Greater Victoria Chamber of CommerceAging-in-Place Home Review
Not sure what your home needs? Start with a Home Review.
A structured review of your whole home with prioritized recommendations. No obligation to make changes or to hire us.
Have a specific project in mind? Start with a free consultation. You do not need a Home Review first.
Our point of view
Accessibility is not an aesthetic surrender.
“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.
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.
Notice entrances, railings, thresholds, lighting and bathrooms, and the everyday things that have become harder than they used to be.
You don’t have to fix everything. Start by noticing what isn’t working.
Explore the checklist →
Takes about five minutes. No sign-up required.
Who is behind it
The people behind Adapt & Thrive
A small local team you can get to know before work begins. Full bios are on our About page.
Co-Founder & Red Seal Carpenter
Andrew Faunt
Andrew is a Red Seal carpenter who leads every build, and he completed the CHBA’s Adaptiv Home Renovation Course. He has finished everything from commercial spaces to custom homes, and brings that same standard to every accessible bathroom.
Co-Founder & Home Safety Specialist
Laura Sinclair Faunt
Laura is a certified Senior Home Safety Specialist through Age Safe Canada. She walks through homes with the people who live in them and helps them decide what to change first. She also runs the business side, so you can expect clear estimates and quick replies.
Customer Care & Community Engagement
Brittany Miller Sinclair
Brittany is a certified Senior Home Safety Specialist through Age Safe Canada and spent a couple of years as a carpentry apprentice. She looks after customer care and community connections, so every homeowner feels heard from the first call.
Free resources
Useful guidance before you are ready to renovate.
Plain-language guides and planning tools to help you decide what to do next.
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.
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. We are booking free consultations and written estimates across Greater Victoria now. 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. Not sure where to start? Our Aging-in-Place Home Review looks at your whole home.
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.