We bring CAPS-certified aging-in-place remodeling to Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Kingsland, Burnet, and the surrounding Highland Lakes communities — helping seniors stay safely in the lake homes and Hill Country properties they love, without moving.
Serving Burnet & Llano Counties
The Highland Lakes corridor — from Burnet through Marble Falls and out to Kingsland and Horseshoe Bay — is one of the most beautiful places to grow older in Texas. The water, the hills, the quiet. It is exactly the kind of place people spend decades looking forward to.
When a step becomes harder to manage, or a slippery tub starts feeling risky, the natural worry is: do we have to leave? The answer is almost always no. The right modifications — a curbless shower here, a sturdy grab bar there, a ramp at the back door — can make a dramatic difference in safety and confidence without disrupting the home you have built.
We are a family-owned, CAPS-certified company based in Dripping Springs. We make regular trips to the Highland Lakes area, and we understand the unique combination of lakefront architecture, uneven terrain, and HOA requirements that homes here often involve. We are licensed, insured, and EPA Lead-Safe certified. We protect your floors while we work and clean up thoroughly every day.
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The Highland Lakes area has become one of the most significant retirement destinations in all of Central Texas, and the numbers reflect it. Horseshoe Bay has the highest concentration of older adults in our entire service region: nearly half of the city's residents — roughly 48 percent — are 65 or older. That is a community almost entirely composed of the people we serve every day.
Kingsland, just a few miles downstream on Lake LBJ, has about 29 percent of its residents in that same age group — a figure that far exceeds national and state averages. Marble Falls, the commercial and medical hub of the area, draws seniors from surrounding communities for shopping, healthcare, and services. Burnet, the county seat of Burnet County, has a longtime local population that includes many longtime residents in older housing stock that predates modern accessibility standards.
What all of these communities share is this: people moved here — or have lived here for decades — because of the lakes, the scenery, and the way of life. When physical changes make a home feel less safe, the goal is not to leave. It is to stay. That is exactly what we help make possible.
We have seen firsthand that the right bathroom modification or entry ramp does not just solve a safety problem. It restores confidence. It gives a spouse peace of mind. It lets adult children who live in Austin or San Antonio feel assured that their parent is genuinely safe — not just managing.
We serve the full Highland Lakes corridor across Burnet and Llano Counties. If you do not see your community listed, call us — if you are in the region, we can almost certainly help.
Note: We schedule Highland Lakes assessments on set days each week. When you call or submit a request, let us know your community and we will give you the next available date — usually within 7–10 business days.
Every home and every person is different, but these are the modifications Highland Lakes families ask about most — often after a close call in the bathroom, a fall on the entry steps, or a doctor's recommendation.
Tub-to-shower conversions and roll-in, zero-threshold shower installations are the most common project we do for Horseshoe Bay, Marble Falls, and Kingsland homeowners. A curbless shower with a built-in bench and thoughtfully placed grab bars eliminates the most dangerous daily maneuver in the home — stepping over a tub edge. We design for beauty as much as function, using stone, tile, and finishes that suit lakefront architecture and Hill Country aesthetics.
Many homes in the Highland Lakes area sit on sloped or terraced lots — especially lakefront properties where the grade drops toward the water. Entry steps that were never a concern at 55 can become a genuine barrier at 75. We design and build wood or aluminum ramps that meet ADA slope guidelines, suit your home's architecture, and — where HOA rules apply — meet community appearance standards. Aluminum modular systems are particularly well-suited to lakefront environments where moisture and weather are factors.
Two-story homes with master suites, loft bedrooms, or lower-level living areas are common throughout Horseshoe Bay and the lakefront neighborhoods of Kingsland. When climbing stairs becomes difficult or unsafe, a stair lift can restore full access to every part of your home without the cost or disruption of moving bedrooms. We install straight and curved stair lifts from trusted manufacturers, sized to your specific staircase, and we train you and your family on safe use before we leave.
For homes that need more than a single modification, a full accessible bathroom remodel brings together every element — shower, toilet height, vanity clearance, flooring, lighting, and blocking for future grab bar additions — into a cohesive, beautiful design. This is the right approach when the bathroom is dated, when multiple changes are needed at once, or when you want the result to look genuinely intentional rather than retrofitted. We design accessible bathrooms that your guests will admire.
Grab bars are the single highest-value, lowest-disruption modification available. A properly installed bar at the shower entry, alongside the toilet, and at the tub rim gives a stable handhold exactly where the risk of falling is highest. We install into wall studs or use toggle systems rated for full body weight — never suction cups or surface-mounted bars that can fail under load. For lakefront and vacation homes, we can also add grab bars before a visit from older parents, making the stay safer without a full remodel.
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Homes in this part of Texas have some characteristics that are worth understanding before an accessibility project begins. We factor all of these into every assessment at no extra charge.
Many properties in Horseshoe Bay, Kingsland, and along the Lake LBJ and Lake Marble Falls corridors were built on terraced or sloped lots that follow the natural contour of the land. What looks like a flat entry from the street may have significant grade changes at the back or side of the house — or the main living area may be elevated above the garage. We measure actual grade during the assessment and design ramps, handrails, and pathways that meet ADA-recommended slopes (1:12 or gentler) while working with the land rather than against it.
Horseshoe Bay is a planned community with active deed restrictions and an architectural review process. Some modifications — especially exterior ramps, expanded door openings, and certain railing materials — may require prior written approval from the property owners' association before work begins. We are familiar with the types of standards these reviews typically address, and we design to meet them. Aluminum ramp systems with powder-coat finishes and color-matched railings are often the best solution here: they look intentional, require minimal maintenance in a lakeside environment, and are easier to approve than wood construction.
The City of Marble Falls and the City of Burnet each maintain their own building departments, and permit requirements vary by project type and location. Unincorporated areas of Burnet and Llano Counties follow county rules, which may differ. We handle all required permit applications and inspections as a standard part of every project — not an add-on. This protects your homeowner's insurance coverage and ensures there are no title complications if you refinance or eventually sell.
Many homes in and around Burnet predate modern building codes and were built with narrower doorways, smaller bathrooms, and thicker plaster or lath walls. Doorway widening for wheelchair or walker access is feasible in most cases, but requires careful planning around plumbing, wiring, and load-bearing elements. Our in-home assessment identifies what is structurally involved so you get an honest scope and accurate quote — not a surprise midway through a project.
Accessibility modifications can be a significant investment. Several programs may help reduce out-of-pocket costs for qualifying residents in Burnet and Llano Counties.
Important: We assist with paperwork and documentation, but this is not legal, medical, or financial advice. Verify current program details and eligibility requirements directly with each agency.
Veterans with service-connected disabilities or other qualifying conditions may be eligible for the VA HISA grant, which can cover medically necessary modifications including roll-in showers, ramps, and other structural work. The Highland Lakes area has a significant veteran population, and we regularly assist with HISA paperwork. Contact your VA regional office or VA healthcare team to verify your eligibility and current benefit amounts.
Texas Medicaid enrollees on the STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver may be eligible for Minor Home Modifications, which can include grab bars, ramps, and other safety modifications. Eligibility depends on your specific plan and waiver enrollment status.
Original Medicare generally does not cover grab bars, ramps, walk-in tubs, or stair lifts. However, some Medicare Advantage plans offer limited home-safety benefits. Contact your plan directly to ask what is covered under your specific benefits.
For projects not covered by the above programs, some homeowners use home equity lines of credit, personal loans, or contractor financing. We can discuss typical Central Texas cost ranges during your free assessment — and because we give you an accurate scope upfront, you can plan without surprises.
We help with paperwork; this is not medical, legal, or financial advice — verify current program details with each agency. See our cost guide for typical Central Texas pricing on common modifications.
The Highland Lakes area is one part of our broader Central Texas service region. If you are north of Austin, south toward San Marcos, or in the Hill Country between these communities and our home base in Dripping Springs, we likely serve your area too. See our full service areas page for the complete list, or call us and we will let you know right away.
Communities near the Highland Lakes that we regularly serve include Lago Vista, Jonestown, Spicewood, Llano, and the communities along Lake Travis and Lake Travis' north shore. We also travel to Mason and Fredericksburg for the right project.
Our process is straightforward, unhurried, and starts with listening.
We come to your home — in Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Kingsland, Burnet, or wherever you are in the region — and walk through it with you at your pace. We look at the bathroom, the entry, the stairs, the hallways, and anywhere else you have noticed a challenge. We ask about your goals, your mobility, and any guidance from your doctor or physical therapist. There is no charge and no obligation.
Within a few business days, we send you a written proposal that describes exactly what we will do, what materials we will use, and what it will cost. No vague estimates, no bait-and-switch. If you have questions, we get on the phone and walk through them with you.
We schedule your project, pull any required permits, and coordinate with your HOA if applicable. We protect floors and furniture during work and clean up thoroughly each day. For Highland Lakes projects, we typically complete work in consecutive days to minimize trips and disruption for you.
When we finish, we walk through every modification with you, demonstrate safe use, and answer every question. Our workmanship warranty is in writing. If anything is not right, we come back and make it right — no runaround.
We serve the entire Highland Lakes corridor — Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Kingsland, Burnet, Llano, Cottonwood Shores, and Highland Haven — as part of our regular Central Texas service area. Because these communities are roughly an hour or more west of Dripping Springs, we schedule Highland Lakes assessments on set days each week to give every client our full, unhurried attention.
Some communities in Horseshoe Bay have deed restrictions on exterior modifications, including ramp materials, finishes, and placement. We review HOA guidelines as part of every free in-home assessment and design ramps, railings, and entry modifications to meet both your access needs and any community standards — often using aluminum systems with powder-coat finishes that blend beautifully with lakefront architecture.
Yes — many Highland Lakes residents qualify for assistance. Veterans who need medically necessary home modifications may qualify for the VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant; verify current benefit amounts directly with the VA. Eligible Medicaid enrollees may receive help through the Texas STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services waiver for Minor Home Modifications. Some Medicare Advantage plans also offer limited home-safety benefits — check your specific plan. We assist with paperwork and documentation. This is not medical, legal, or financial advice — verify current program details with each agency.
Permit requirements vary by jurisdiction. The City of Marble Falls and the City of Burnet each have their own building departments, and unincorporated areas of Burnet and Llano Counties may have different or no permit requirements for residential modifications. We pull all required permits as part of every project, handle inspections, and leave you with a completed permit record — so there are no surprises if you refinance or sell your home.
Costs depend on your home's layout, materials, and the complexity of the work. A grab-bar installation may be $1,500–$3,500; a walk-in shower conversion typically runs $8,000–$18,000; wheelchair ramps vary widely based on length, material (wood or aluminum), and slope requirements. Because Highland Lakes homes often sit on sloped lots with specific HOA requirements, the best approach is a free in-home assessment where we measure your space and give you a written, accurate quote. We can also discuss typical Central Texas cost ranges and what funding programs might help reduce your out-of-pocket expense.
A free in-home safety assessment is the right first step — no pressure, no commitment. We come to you in Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Kingsland, Burnet, or anywhere in the Highland Lakes area, walk through your home with you, and tell you honestly what will make the biggest difference. You get a written quote and all the time you need to decide.
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