Safety improvements for an elderly couple
Peter was recently contacted by an elderly couple who now had a problem with a large step-down from their living room to the balcony after new flooring was installed.
The customer had just upgraded their living room with new timber floorboards. To reduce noise for the unit below, insulation was added beneath the floors. This raised the internal floor height. The result was an unsafe drop down from the inside out to the tiled balcony, making access awkward and even dangerous.
A cost effective, safe solution.
To fix this, Peter designed and built a custom timber step using leftover floorboards from the renovation. Rather than just placing a small step at the door, Peter created a full-length step that ran the entire width of the sliding door. This not only looked much better but provided a more stable and safer transition from inside to out.
The customer had been concerned about slipping on the balcony tiles, especially after rain, and the large step had become a real safety hazard. With Peter’s solution, the risk of slipping was greatly reduced, and the space is now safer and more comfortable to use every day.
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If your recent renovations have created uneven floor levels, or you’re worried about access and safety in your home, Peter can help. With practical solutions and an eye for detail, he can create custom fixes that work – and look great too!
Peter is a local Northern Beaches handyman who services clients from Palm Beach to Manly, Terrey Hills to Balgowlah, and everywhere in between. No job too small.
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Peter Mitchell, That Handy Guy
Handyman Northern Beaches