Aging in Place Home Modifications in Capitol Heights, MD

In Capitol Heights, the climb starts at the sidewalk

On a lot of Capitol Heights streets the house sits above the sidewalk. The front door is often at the top of concrete steps cut into the yard, with more at the stoop.

That climb decides whether a parent can still get out to appointments alone. Rails, light and a better route to the door are where the work begins.

How it works in Capitol Heights

We walk the Capitol Heights house. We look at steep front steps up from the street first, then go through every room.
The price comes in writing. It is fixed before work starts and says whether Prince George's County DPIE needs to issue a permit.
Then we work down the list, which here usually starts with rails for the bank steps and the stoop.

What we fix in Capitol Heights homes

Rails for the bank steps and the stoop

Every outdoor step gets a solid rail on both sides, set in concrete. When the yard allows a ramp, national cost guides put one at $1,000 to $10,000.

Wheelchair ramp installation in Capitol Heights

A safer tub without a remodel

Many houses here have a single bathroom with a tub. Grab bars at the tub and toilet, a handheld shower and an anti-scald valve make it safer with no tearing out.

Grab bar installation and bath safety in Capitol Heights

Rugs, thresholds and the basement stair

Throw rugs, raised thresholds and an unlit basement stair are on the checklist in every house. Each one gets fixed or removed.

Flooring in Capitol Heights

Home from the hospital on a set date

After a hospital stay, the bank steps are usually what holds up the trip home. Tell us the date, and rails or a modular ramp go in first.

Hospital Discharge in Capitol Heights

Neighborhoods we serve around Capitol Heights

Town of Capitol Heights
Fairmount Heights
Seat Pleasant
Coral Hills
Walker Mill

Permits and programs in Capitol Heights

Permits here come from Prince George's County's Department of Permitting, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE). The Town of Capitol Heights may set its own rules, so check with the town as well.

Older homeowners in Capitol Heights can look into the Maryland Accessible Homes for Seniors program from Maryland DHCD. Confirm its current terms directly with the program.

For Capitol Heights, see Older Adult Services, Accessible Homes for Seniors and The permit process.

Capitol Heights and its edges

Capitol Heights sits right on the DC line, where East Capitol Street crosses Southern Avenue and becomes Central Avenue.

The Capitol Heights Metro station is close to the line, Addison Road station is up Central Avenue, and Walker Mill Regional Park lies to the south. Marlboro Pike and the Beltway frame the rest.

Capitol Heights questions

Do you come out to Capitol Heights?

Yes. Capitol Heights is about 5.2 miles from the US Capitol, one of the closest Maryland towns we serve.

Our front steps are too steep for a ramp. What else is there?

Rails on both sides and good light make the steps safer right away. Then the assessment looks for a lower route in from the driveway or back door.

Who should be at the assessment?

Your parent, if they can, since they know where the house is hard. You can join by phone, and the report comes to you either way.

Services for Capitol Heights homes

Near Capitol Heights

Capitol Heights lies east of the US Capitol.

Deanwood, DC 2.0 mi northwest
District Heights, MD 2.3 mi southeast
Suitland, MD 2.5 mi south
Anacostia, DC 4.1 mi west
Capitol Hill, DC 4.7 mi west
Hyattsville, MD 4.9 mi north
Brookland, DC 5.0 mi northwest
Congress Heights, DC 5.5 mi southwest
Temple Hills, MD 5.5 mi south
Mitchellville, MD 6.1 mi northeast

Safer front steps and baths for aging in place in Capitol Heights