What we do
Clear the floor, bring things within reach
Rugs that slide, a cord across a path and a heavy pot on a high shelf are easy to fix when someone walks the house with fresh eyes.
Included in the visit
Fix rugs with non-slip pads or remove them with your parent's say-so
Re-route or tape down cords along a walking path
Re-secure loose floorboards, carpet edges and floor transitions
Move daily items to between hip and shoulder height
Clear a path between the bed, the bath and the kitchen
Know before you book
What we do and what we leave to others
| Job | Leave to a licensed trade | We do |
|---|---|---|
| Rugs | Leave to a licensed tradeReplace a floor or sand a floor | We doPad, trim or remove a rug |
| Cords | Leave to a licensed tradeAdd an outlet or move a circuit | We doRe-route and secure a cord |
| Floors | Leave to a licensed tradeLevel a sagging floor | We doRe-secure a loose board or carpet edge |
| Storage | Leave to a licensed tradeBuild new cabinets or closets | We doMove items and re-hang a shelf |
What changes the time
What makes a visit longer
A house with many rugs or a lot of stored items takes longer, because the choices are your parent's.
We ask before we move anything. A visit that is mostly talking with your parent is a good visit.
A floor that sags or a stair that squeaks may point to a structural problem, which we refer.
How it goes
From the call to the report
- 01
Step 1: The walk
We walk the usual routes with your parent, and note anything that catches a foot.
- 02
Step 2: The choices
Your parent decides what stays and what goes. We never take anything away.
- 03
Step 3: The fixes
We pad, tape, re-route or re-secure, and move things where your parent can reach them.
- 04
Step 4: The report
You get photos of the before and after, with your parent's okay.
Rules
A word about clutter
This is your parent's house. We suggest, we don't clear. If there is more to do than a visit can cover, we leave it for the next season or for a family weekend.
If we see something that worries us, such as a pattern of falls or a house that has become unsafe, we tell your parent first and, with their okay, you.
Questions
Questions about this work
Will you throw things out?
No. We move things, with your parent's say-so, and never remove or discard anything.
Can you help with hoarding?
That is a different job, and we refer it to a professional organizer or a social worker.
Do you move furniture?
Light furniture, yes. Heavy pieces go on a list for a family weekend.
Start with the path to the bathroom
We call back by the end of the next business day.