Doorway widening is a home modification service that enhances accessibility and mobility for families. It involves structural changes to expand the width of existing doorways, making them more accommodating for individuals with specific needs. Doorway widening helps to enhance safety and mobility, providing improved accessibility to all areas within the home

Since 1996, Mr. Handyman’s professionals have provided exceptional home repair and improvement services. Our local handyman experts have an average of 10 years of experience, and all their work is backed by the Neighborly Done Right Promise® to ensure your complete satisfaction.

Accessibility Improvement with Professional Doorway Widening 

Homeowners dealing with a variety of circumstances can use door widening to improve accessibility, safety and mobility for family members, such as:

• Individuals with mobility challenges
• Elderly residents
• Families with special needs members
• Homeowners planning for aging in place 
• Parents with young children 
• Individuals with large furniture or equipment

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Benefits of Professional Doorway Widening

When you widen the doorways within your home, it provides several benefits:

• Facilitates more effortless movement for individuals using wheelchairs, walkers or other mobility aids
• Reduces the risk of injuries from navigating through narrow spaces
• Accommodates large furniture or equipment such as home hospital beds, medical devices and more
• Simplifies life for busy parents using cribs, strollers, wagons and oversized toys 
• Prepares the home for future needs, enabling residents to age in place, at home, comfortably

Mr. Handyman’s Professional Door Widening Process

Our comprehensive door widening process ensures we understand your needs and can provide expert recommendations on appropriate measures for your home.

• Assessment: Mr. Handyman’s local service professionals will assess the existing doorways and get to know your specific needs. We’ll measure the current door widths, inspect the surrounding walls and discuss the purpose of the modification—whether for wheelchair access, mobility aids, general convenience or other reasons. 
• Planning and Design: We’ll create a detailed plan that outlines the project scope, including which doorways will be widened, the required width and any additional modifications needed (adjusting electrical wiring, light switches, relocating vents, etc.). 
• Permits and Approvals: Depending on local building codes and regulations, we may need to obtain permits before beginning work. We’ll handle the paperwork and ensure all modifications comply with building standards and accessibility guidelines.

• Structural Modifications: The door widening process involves several steps:

  • Removing the existing door frame
  • Cutting the wall to the desired width
  • Reinforcing the structure, which may include  installing new studs, headers and supports
  • Installing a new door frame, including setting the frame and adding trim and casing
• Electrical and Plumbing Adjustments: If the doorway widening impacts electrical wiring, light switches or plumbing, the systems will be rerouted or adjusted. Mr. Handyman’s suite of home improvement experts includes professional electricians and plumbers who can handle these modifications to ensure your safety and compliance with building codes. 
• Finishing Touches: This includes painting or staining the new door frame and trim to match the existing decor, installing a new door if required, and ensuring all hardware (handles, locks, etc.) is correctly fitted and functional.
• Inspection and Final Walkthrough: A final inspection is conducted together with you to ensure the work meets all safety standards and your desired results. Plus, complete clean-up of the work site is always included when you choose Mr. Handyman. 

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Choose Mr. Handyman for Professional Door Widening Services

As a Neighborly company, we set ourselves apart from the competition every day by consistently providing exceptional service and meticulous craftsmanship. During our nearly 30 years in business, our local experts have served more than 1 million happy customers across the U.S.

Take a look at our customer testimonials, and see why homeowners across the country trust Mr. Handyman with their home improvement projects:  

• One-call convenient scheduling
• On-time arrival and uniformed pros
• We get the job done right 
• A wide variety of repair, maintenance and improvement services
• Fully insured service professionals with an average of 10 years of experience 
• Complete clean-up after every job
• Quality work backed by the Neighborly Done Right Promise®

Need Door Widening Services Now? Request an appointment online or call us at 7208859111