Lakeway's hillside homes and multi-level floor plans are beautiful — but they can become obstacles as mobility changes. We help you stay in the home you love with stair lifts, elevators, ramps, and accessible bathrooms designed for life on Lake Travis terrain. CAPS-certified, local expertise, no pressure.
Serving Lakeway, The Hills, Rough Hollow & Bee Cave
The Lake Travis corridor is one of the most beautiful places to grow older in Central Texas. The views, the quiet, the community — they are worth staying for. But many Lakeway homes were designed for a certain season of life, with split-level floor plans, steep driveways, deep soaking tubs, and stairways that connect every room in the house.
When those features start to feel like obstacles, people face a choice: move, or modify. Most of our Lakeway clients choose to stay. They call us because we understand the terrain — literally and figuratively. We know these hillside lots. We know the HOA review requirements in communities like The Hills and Rough Hollow. And we know how to make a multi-level lakeside home work for the long haul.
We come to you. Most assessments take about an hour.
Who we serve here
About 24% of Lakeway residents are 65 or older — roughly 4,800 seniors in a city of about 20,000. That is well above the Texas average, and it reflects what draws people to this area: quality of life, safety, stunning views, and the kind of neighborhood where people settle for decades.
The communities along the Lake Travis corridor — Lakeway proper, The Hills at Lakeway, Flintrock Falls, Rough Hollow, and Bee Cave — share a common characteristic: the land rolls. Homes here rarely sit flat. They cascade down cedar-covered hillsides toward the lake, with garages at street level and living spaces one or two floors below, or vice versa. That architectural reality shapes almost every accessibility project we do in this area.
We also work frequently with adult children — many of whom live in Austin or elsewhere — who are helping parents navigate these decisions from a distance. If that is your situation, we are happy to coordinate around your schedule, provide written summaries after our assessment, and communicate with whoever is helping make decisions.
We work throughout the Lake Travis corridor and surrounding Travis County communities.
Not sure if we serve your address? Call or text (512) 797-6518 — we will tell you right away. See our full service area map for all Central Texas communities.
What Lakeway homeowners ask for most
The hillside terrain and multi-level floor plans here drive a specific set of needs. These are the modifications we install most often in this area. See typical costs for each service type.
The single most common request in Lakeway. Split-level and two-story homes often have a staircase as the only path between bedrooms and living areas. A straight or curved stair lift keeps every floor of your home accessible without moving or a major renovation. We carry multiple brands and can match a rail to nearly any staircase configuration.
For homes with three or more levels, or where a stair lift is not the right fit, a residential elevator or vertical platform lift can be a more permanent, higher-capacity solution. These work especially well in larger Flintrock Falls and Rough Hollow properties where the design budget supports a more integrated installation.
Steep driveways and sloped entries are the norm on Lake Travis lots. We design pressure-treated wood or low-maintenance aluminum ramp systems that follow the natural grade safely — with the correct 1:12 slope ratio, non-slip surfaces, and sturdy handrails on both sides. We also build switchback ramp configurations when a lot does not have room for a straight run.
Many Lakeway homes built in the 1990s and 2000s feature garden tubs and high-threshold showers that become fall risks over time. We convert them to curbless (zero-threshold) roll-in or walk-in showers with teak benches, comfort-height controls, and grab bars positioned to match your reach and balance. The result looks beautiful — and it is safer from day one.
Sometimes the right answer is a comprehensive bathroom redesign — wider doorway, comfort-height ADA toilet, curbless shower, reinforced blocking for grab bars, better lighting, and non-slip flooring — all done at once by one contractor. We plan the whole project, manage subs if needed, and leave you with a bathroom that works well for decades.
What our clients say
We're actively building our Lakeway project portfolio and client review base.
We have completed accessibility modifications throughout the Lake Travis corridor and would love to share those stories. Call (512) 797-6518 and we will connect you with a past client in Lakeway, The Hills, Rough Hollow, or a nearby community for a genuine reference — no obligation.
See reviews from other areasLocal knowledge matters
By Michael Chandler, Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)
Lakeway sits in Travis County and is an incorporated city, which means most exterior modifications require a building permit from the City of Lakeway rather than Travis County. Interior projects like stair lifts, grab bars, and bathroom remodels typically do not require permits, but we always verify before starting work.
Several Lakeway communities have active homeowners associations with architectural review committees. The Hills at Lakeway and Rough Hollow both require ARC approval before exterior changes — including ramp structures, handrail additions, and sometimes even changes visible from the street. We have worked through these processes before. We can help you submit accurate drawings and specifications that meet what most ARCs want to see, which reduces back-and-forth and keeps your project on schedule.
The limestone substrate and cedary terrain throughout the Lake Travis corridor also affects how we build exterior ramps and grade-level platforms. Footings need to account for rocky soil and drainage, especially on lots that slope toward the lake. Our design process includes a site evaluation that covers drainage, soil conditions, and any HOA setback requirements before we finalize plans.
We carry current Travis County contractor licensing and general liability insurance. All work is permitted where required and inspected before we call a project complete.
Help paying for modifications
Accessibility modifications are an investment — and there are programs that may help offset the cost. Here is a plain-English overview of the most common options available to Travis County residents.
We help gather documentation and write letters of necessity for grant and insurance submissions. We are not financial, legal, or medical advisors — please verify current program details, eligibility, and benefit amounts directly with each program before relying on them for planning.
Our team works throughout Central Texas and the Hill Country. If you are just outside the Lake Travis corridor, we likely still serve your area. See all service areas or call us to confirm coverage at your address.
Nearby areas we serve: Austin · Cedar Park · Georgetown · Round Rock · Kyle · Buda · Dripping Springs · Wimberley · Marble Falls · Burnet · New Braunfels · San Marcos
Yes. Split-level and multi-story homes are our most common Lakeway projects. We evaluate your staircase, ceiling height, and floor plan, then recommend the best solution — a straight or curved stair lift, vertical platform lift, or residential elevator.
Every home is different, so we start with a free in-home assessment to find what fits your house and your goals.
Yes, but we handle it regularly. Hilly terrain requires extra planning, but steep driveways and sloped entries are common on Lake Travis lots, and we've designed dozens of ramp systems for them.
We design pressure-treated or aluminum ramp systems with the correct slope ratio and landings to handle grade changes safely. We also coordinate with HOA architectural review where required — The Hills and Rough Hollow both have active review processes — and we pull any required Travis County or City of Lakeway permits before we break ground.
Yes, several programs may help. VA HISA grants, some Medicare Advantage plans, and Texas Medicaid STAR+PLUS HCBS waivers can cover accessibility work. We help with documentation.
Veterans with a service-connected disability may qualify for the VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant — verify current dollar limits with your VA regional office. Some Medicare Advantage plans include limited home-safety benefits — check your specific plan. Texas Medicaid STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver can cover Minor Home Modifications for eligible members. We help gather documentation for any of these programs. We are not financial or legal advisors; please verify current program details and eligibility directly with each program. See our full funding guide for more.
We will come to you — anywhere in the Lake Travis corridor — for a free, no-obligation in-home assessment. We look at your floor plan, your terrain, and your goals, then walk you through realistic options and honest costs. No sales pressure. Just practical answers.
Call or text (512) 797-6518 or schedule online below.
