You built a life here along the Colorado River. We make sure your home keeps up with you — with thoughtful, home-accessibility modifications that let you stay safely in the place you love.
Live Oak handles accessibility installations and routine upkeep within its direct scope. For plumbing, electrical, tile and structural work, the homeowner contracts with the appropriate trade partner. We help define the scope and coordinate the work.
Based in Driftwood, we serve the Austin area and Central Texas. Check your ZIP for online availability; other locations are reviewed by project. Check your ZIP and appointment options.
Home-accessibility project planning in Bastrop & Smithville — ramps, grab bars, walk-in showers, accessible bathrooms. We handle permits, coordinate with HOAs, and work inside your existing home's character. Free in-home assessment, no obligation.
No obligation. We come to you — anywhere in Bastrop County.
Smithville is quietly one of the most senior-rich small towns in Central Texas. More than one in five residents — roughly 22.9 percent — are 65 or older. In Bastrop proper, that share is significant too, and it keeps growing as retirees discover what longtime locals already know: the Colorado River bottomlands, the Lost Pines forest, and the unhurried pace of life east of Austin are hard to leave.
Many people who have lived here for decades have no intention of going anywhere. Their doctors are in Bastrop. Their grandkids play at Fisherman's Park. Their neighbors wave from the porch. The goal is not to move — it is to make sure the home they already love works for the body they have today and the years ahead.
That is exactly the kind of project we do best. We come to you, walk every room with fresh eyes, and design modifications that solve real problems: the tub that is hard to get in and out of, the front step that feels slippery after rain, the doorway too narrow for a walker. We work inside your existing footprint whenever possible and clean up completely before we leave each day.
Bastrop County has also attracted purpose-built senior communities. Riverwood Commons and Argent Court are two well-regarded Bastrop communities where residents appreciate the social connection — but still want their individual living spaces tailored precisely to their needs. We coordinate with community management on any required approvals and handle permits with the City of Bastrop and Bastrop County, so you are not left managing that paperwork yourself.
Whether you are in a 1960s ranch house off Highway 71, a newer build in a master-planned community, or a farmhouse outside Smithville with a long gravel driveway, our approach is the same: listen first, design together, build with care, and stand behind the work.
We serve homeowners and renters throughout Bastrop County and the communities on its edges. Our team regularly works in:
Not sure if we reach your address? Call or text (512) 222-8834 — we will let you know right away. You can also browse our full Central Texas service area map.
These are the modifications we install most often for Bastrop County households — each one designed around how people actually move through their home. Learn more in our Central Texas cost guide and funding options for Texas residents.
Many Bastrop and Smithville homes — especially older ranch-style houses and properties with a front porch step — need a safe, sturdy ramp. We design and build pressure-treated wood, aluminum, or concrete ramps that look like they belong to the home. We account for grade changes, gravel approaches, and Texas heat in every design.
The bathroom is where most home falls happen, and it is the first place we look in any assessment. We install grab bars at the toilet, in the shower, and at the tub — anchored into studs or with backing plates rated for real-world loads, not the drywall anchors you find in hardware stores. Every bar is positioned for your height and reach.
Swinging a leg over a tub wall is a common source of falls — and it gets harder every year. A curbless, roll-in shower removes that barrier entirely. We convert existing tub alcoves into barrier-free showers with slip-resistant tile, fold-down seats, and hand-held showerheads. Your new shower will be easier to use and easier to clean than what you have now.
Sometimes the best solution is a complete rethink of the space. Our full accessible bathroom remodels reconfigure layouts for wheelchair clearance, install ADA-compliant comfort-height toilets, widen doorways, and select finishes that are both beautiful and forgiving to maintain. We plan around your home's plumbing and your budget — no unnecessary demolition.
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Bastrop County covers a lot of ground — from the dense tree canopy of the Lost Pines area to open grassland and rolling terrain near Smithville, and everything in between. That physical variety shapes how we design every project.
Older homes and historic character. Bastrop's downtown historic district includes homes built as far back as the late 1800s. Many have narrow hallways, small bathrooms, and high thresholds that reflect the building standards of their era. We work within existing floor plans and are experienced at finding creative solutions that do not require tearing out walls or altering the character that makes these homes special. Where doorway widening is possible, we do it carefully and patch and paint so the finished result looks intentional.
Rural properties and site access. Outside Bastrop and Smithville proper, many homes sit on acreage with long driveways, grade changes, and uneven terrain between the car and the front door. We assess every approach — not just the doorway — and can recommend grading, gravel compaction, and transitional surfaces that make the whole path safer, not just the ramp itself.
Permit and inspection requirements depend on the address and proposed work. The trade partner you contract with confirms the required permits and handles them for its scope. Live Oak helps define the project and coordinate the work; confirm any HOA approval requirements before starting.
Senior communities and HOAs. If you live in Riverwood Commons, Argent Court, or another community with a homeowners association or property management, we have experience working within those approval processes. We prepare the documentation communities typically require and handle communication directly with the management office whenever you prefer.
Home accessibility modifications are an investment — and several programs exist that may help reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs for qualifying Bastrop County residents. Here is a plain-English overview.
We help with program paperwork and can explain each option in plain language — but we are not medical, legal, or financial advisors. Please verify current program details, eligibility rules, and benefit amounts directly with the relevant agency before making decisions.
Our team travels throughout Central Texas. If you are just outside Bastrop County — or your family member lives in a neighboring community — we likely serve that area too. See our full Central Texas service area guide for the complete list, or contact us to confirm coverage at your address.
These are the questions we hear most often when we sit down with Bastrop County homeowners and their families.
Ask us about the coverage and qualifications relevant to your project. Your written scope identifies who performs the work and the applicable warranty terms. Live Oak handles home-accessibility installations and routine upkeep within its scope. For plumbing, electrical, tile and structural work, the homeowner contracts with the appropriate trade partner; we help define the scope and coordinate the work.
Absolutely. We work with residents of senior communities throughout Bastrop, including Riverwood Commons and Argent Court. We coordinate directly with community management when HOA approval or access is needed, so you do not have to handle that back-and-forth yourself.
Several programs may help offset costs for Bastrop and Smithville residents. Veterans may qualify for a VA HISA (Home Improvements and Structural Alterations) grant for medically necessary modifications — verify current VA figures at your regional VA office. Eligible Medicaid recipients may have access to the Texas STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver, which can cover Minor Home Modifications. Some Medicare Advantage plans offer limited home-safety benefits; check your specific plan. We help with paperwork and can explain each program — but we are not medical, legal, or financial advisors, so please verify current program details with the relevant agency.
It depends on the scope. A grab bar installation or small doorway widening can often be completed in a single day or a few hours. Walk-in shower conversions typically take 3–5 days. Full accessible bathroom remodels usually run 1–2 weeks, depending on plumbing layout, permit timing, and any unexpected structural issues we uncover. We schedule around your life, pull all required City of Bastrop or Bastrop County permits, and coordinate inspections so everything closes on time. We clean up completely every day, so daily disruption is minimal.
Costs vary widely based on the type and complexity of the work. A professional grab bar installation typically ranges from a few hundred to over a thousand dollars, depending on the number of bars and wall conditions. Wheelchair ramps range from roughly $1,500 to $5,000+, depending on length, slope, and terrain. Walk-in shower conversions typically run $3,500 to $12,000 or more, and full bathroom remodels can range from $15,000 to $30,000+. Many Bastrop residents find that funding programs like VA HISA or Medicaid STAR+PLUS HCBS reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs. During your free in-home assessment, we provide a detailed written estimate so you know exactly what to expect.
Once your Bastrop & Smithville home is safer, the Live Oak Home Care Plan keeps it that way: scheduled maintenance visits, small fixes handled on the spot, and a photo report sent to family after every visit.
Your free in-home assessment costs nothing and commits you to nothing. We come to your home, walk through every space with you, and give you a clear, honest picture of what would make the biggest difference — with a written estimate in plain language. No pressure. No jargon.
You can also text us at (512) 222-8834. We serve all of Bastrop County, Mon–Fri 8–6 and Sat 9–2.
