Small plumbing upgrades make a bathroom safer and easier for a senior to use independently. The changes are modest and the effect is large.
The grab bars
Grab bars near the toilet and in the shower give the steadying grip. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In New Braunfels, the bars install into the wall studs.
The hand shower
A hand shower with a long hose reaches the seated user. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In New Braunfels, the hand shower makes the shower easier.
The shower bench
A built-in or a transfer bench turns the shower into a seated one. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In New Braunfels, the bench pairs with the hand shower.
The comfort height
A comfort-height toilet sits higher, making the stand easier. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In New Braunfels, the extra height helps the knees.
The anti-scald
A pressure-balancing valve holds the temperature steady against the scalds. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In New Braunfels, the valve is the safety upgrade.
The lighting
Brighter, well-placed lighting in the bath reduces the falls. hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines In New Braunfels, the light is part of the safety.
The call
Adapt the bath for the years ahead. Call 888-217-3585 and New Braunfels Plumbing Experts will match you with a New Braunfels pro for the upgrades.
Plumbing in New Braunfels: what to know
In New Braunfels, hard water is common, and summer heat and shifting soils put pressure on underground lines. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Comal County — from Cibolo, Seguin and Schertz to ZIP codes like 78130, 78132, 78123 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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