K Squared Services Inc FAQs

Barrier-free showers are flush with the bathroom floor to assist people with mobility challenges such as those in wheelchairs. K Squared Services Inc assists homeowners in making their home ADA-compliant with whole home accessibility modifications. Not limited to barrier-free showers, we also offer ceiling lifts Des Moines, IA residents can trust!

K Squared Services Inc offers entire home modifications to assist in keeping the mobility challenged in their home. We can:

•Enlarge doorways

•Add ceiling lifts with rail stairlifts 

•Install vertical platform lifts

•Install barrier-free showers 

•Lower countertops and microwaves

•Construct wheelchair ramps

Call us today to discuss the installation of home modifications such as ramps in Des Moines, IA.

VPL stands for vertical platform lifts. They aid wheelchair-bound individuals in getting from the basement to the main floor or from the interior of the home down to the driveway. To learn more about these vertical platform lifts Des Moines, IA residents trust, contact us today!

An accessible home was built or remodeled to allow seniors and others with limited mobility to live independently. If you or your loved one can easily navigate the home, use and reach appliances, and enjoy the space with ease, your home is accessible. However, if you have trouble reaching light switches, can’t fit a wheelchair into certain doorways, or need to be carried from floor to floor, it’s time to make some changes. Whether you're looking for ceiling lifts or vertical platform lifts in Des Moines, IA, contact us today!

A handful of these requirements include:

•Counters must be 34” or lower

•Appliance controls mounted on the front of the devices

•Removable-base cabinets for wheelchair or seated access 

•Pull-down shelving 

•Open shelving for frequently used items  

•Non-slip flooring

For a complete list of kitchen accessibility requirements and other home modification requirements, give the experts on ceiling lifts in Des Moines, IA a call today!

Bathroom home accessibility requirements include:

•At least 30” x 48” of clear floor space 

•Counters 34” or lower with room for a wheelchair to roll under 

•Faucets, valves, and knobs must be easily usable with one hand

•Toilet seat between 17” and 19” from the floor

•Grab bars in the shower and near the toilet 

•Zero-entry showers free of lips and curbs and measuring at least 36” wide 

•Slip-resistant shower and bathroom floors 

•A handheld or adjustable showerhead

For more information on these requirements, contact our specialists in ceiling lifts Des Monies, IA homes rely on!

Ramps for Des Moines, IA residents are just one way to make a home handicap accessible. There are various other modifications to make life easier including:

•Lifts 

•Widened doorways  

•Barrier-free showers with benches  

•Roll-under workspaces 

•Over-sized door handles 

•Voice-activated appliances 

•Automatic lighting 

These are all adaptations that can improve the quality of life and extend the time a person can stay in their home.

A ceiling lift is a device that is mounted on a rail system and can be permanently installed or used as a freestanding lift. It hydraulically lifts and transfers patients between a bed and a chair, toilet, or wheelchair. Give us a call today to install a ceiling lift in Des Moines, IA.

The maximum slope for hand-propelled wheelchair ramps should be one inch of rise to every 12 inches of length, with a 4.8-degree angle and an 8.3% grade. The maximum slope for power chairs should be 1.5 inches of rise to 12 inches in length, with a 7.1-degree angle and a 12.5% grade. The minimum width should be 36" for the inside rails, but 48 inches is ideal. Our team at K Squared Services Inc has built over 100 wheelchair ramps in Des Moines, IA, allowing people to stay in their homes longer.

There is no exact timeframe for the completion of a kitchen renovation, as several factors play a role in determining how long the project will take. From the moment you decide on materials, you should plan for the completion date to be several weeks in the future. This is especially true if you are installing custom cabinets, as they usually require about eight to ten weeks to build. Once all the materials are ready, and demolition is done, the installation process can usually be completed in a few weeks. Give us a call to see how other factors, such as installing vertical platform lifts in Des Moines, IA, might play a factor in the renovation timeframe.