We help New Braunfels seniors and veterans modify their homes so they can stay safely in the community they love — without moving to a facility. CAPS-certified, family-owned, and deeply familiar with Comal and Guadalupe County homes.
Serving New Braunfels & Comal County
New Braunfels has something most cities only wish for: a deep sense of place. Your neighborhood near Gruene, your porch overlooking the Hill Country, the Saturday routine on Landa Street — these things matter. A fall in the bathroom or a step you can no longer climb should not be the reason you leave.
Live Oak Home Access builds the modifications that let you stay. A curbless walk-in shower. A grab bar right where you need it. A wheelchair ramp that fits your home's look. A stair lift so both floors stay accessible. We do the work; you keep the life you built.
No obligation. We come to you — typically within a few business days.
Local Insights
New Braunfels is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, but it has never lost its character as a multigenerational community. Today, roughly 14 to 15 percent of New Braunfels residents are aged 65 or older — representing approximately 14,000 seniors in absolute terms, with that number climbing every year as retirees discover what locals have always known: this is a genuinely wonderful place to live.
The city draws from two counties. Residents in the City of New Braunfels itself and communities like Gruene, Garden Ridge, and Bulverde lie primarily in Comal County. Neighborhoods toward Seguin and the southeastern edge of the metro fall in Guadalupe County. Our team works across both county jurisdictions and is familiar with each county's permitting processes.
New Braunfels also has a significant veteran population. Many residents served in the armed forces and retired here, drawn by Texas's veteran-friendly environment and the community's proximity to both San Antonio and Austin. For veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities, the VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant can cover a meaningful portion of home modification costs. We know this program well and help families navigate the paperwork. Learn more in our full Texas funding guide.
Nearby Canyon Lake — just 12 miles northwest — adds another layer to the service area. Many canyon-area homeowners have multi-level homes built into the Hill Country terrain, where stair lifts, ramp design, and accessible bathroom remodels are especially common requests. We serve Canyon Lake and the surrounding communities as part of our regular New Braunfels route.
We work throughout the New Braunfels metro and surrounding communities. Here are some of the areas we visit regularly:
Not sure if we serve your address? Call or text (512) 797-6518 — we will let you know right away.
Every home is different. These are the modifications New Braunfels and Canyon Lake families ask us about most often.
Converting a tub to a curbless, roll-in shower is one of the most impactful changes we make. No more climbing over a tub wall. We tile to match your existing bathroom and add a fold-down bench and grab bars so the shower works for you long-term. See our walk-in shower vs. conversion guide for details. Typical Central Texas ranges vary — a free assessment gives an exact quote.
New Braunfels homes along the Guadalupe River corridor and in the Hill Country often have elevated entries or split-level porches. We design and build wood, aluminum, or concrete ramps scaled to your entry, your yard, and any HOA guidelines. All ramps follow ADA slope standards for safe, comfortable use.
Grab bars are the single most commonly installed safety modification — and one of the most underused. Properly placed and anchored into wall studs or blocking, they provide real support at the toilet, shower entry, and tub. Learn about proper grab bar placement and height. We install bars that look intentional, not institutional, and can match your existing hardware finish.
Canyon Lake homes built into the Hill Country terrain — and many two-story New Braunfels homes — have stairs that become barriers as mobility changes. A stair lift keeps every floor accessible without the cost or disruption of moving to a single-story home. Compare stair lifts and home elevators. We source, install, and service quality lifts that fit straight and curved staircases.
Sometimes the bathroom needs more than one change. We design full accessible remodels — widened doorways for wheelchair or walker clearance, comfort-height ADA toilets, curbless showers, slip-resistant flooring, and improved lighting — planned as a coherent whole. OT-informed layout review available on request.
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The City of New Braunfels Development Services office handles residential permits within city limits. A simple grab-bar installation or handrail addition generally does not require a permit. But projects that change plumbing rough-in — such as a tub-to-shower conversion — or that alter structural elements like doorways or load-bearing walls typically do require a permit and inspection. We handle all permit applications and coordination on your behalf, so you do not have to navigate city offices on your own.
For properties in unincorporated Comal County or unincorporated Guadalupe County, permit requirements differ from those inside city limits. Our team is familiar with both county processes.
Several New Braunfels communities — including Vintage Oaks at the Vineyard, certain Gruene-area subdivisions, and newer master-planned neighborhoods along FM 306 — have architectural review committees that must approve exterior changes like wheelchair ramps or modified entrance features. We are experienced in preparing the documentation these committees typically require. It is worth noting that federal fair housing law provides certain protections for disability-related modifications even within HOA communities.
New Braunfels and Canyon Lake homes often sit on limestone slabs or are built into sloping terrain, which affects ramp design and exterior modification options. Many homes along the Guadalupe River corridor were built in the 1970s and 1980s with narrow bathroom doorways and step-in tubs that were never designed with long-term accessibility in mind. We assess these conditions during the free in-home evaluation and design solutions that work with your home's structure — not against it. Older homes may also require lead paint testing under EPA guidelines; our EPA Lead-Safe certification covers that.
Home modifications are an investment — and several programs exist to help offset the cost for qualifying New Braunfels residents. Here is a plain-language overview.
The VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant provides funding for medically necessary home modifications for veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities. Given New Braunfels's significant veteran community, this is the funding question we hear most often. We have helped families through the HISA paperwork process and can walk you through what documentation is typically needed. Grant amounts and eligibility rules are set by the VA — verify current figures at va.gov or call the South Texas VA Health Care System. Typical eligible modifications include grab bars, ramps, walk-in showers, stair lifts, and doorway widening for wheelchair access.
Original Medicare generally does not pay for grab bars, wheelchair ramps, walk-in tubs, or stair lifts. However, some Medicare Advantage plans offer limited home safety or supplemental benefits that may cover a portion of these costs. Check your plan's Summary of Benefits or call your plan's member services line to confirm what your specific plan covers.
The Texas Medicaid STAR+PLUS Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver includes a Minor Home Modifications benefit for eligible members. This program can cover ramps, grab bars, and certain other safety modifications. Eligibility and coverage details are managed through Texas Health and Human Services.
We help with paperwork; this is not medical, legal, or financial advice — verify current program details with each program directly.
New Braunfels is our anchor in Comal and Guadalupe Counties, but we travel throughout the surrounding area. If you live outside New Braunfels, there is a good chance we serve your community too. Check our full service areas map or call us at (512) 797-6518 to confirm coverage for your address.
Yes. We are experienced with the VA Home Improvements and Structural Alterations (HISA) grant process and can help you gather the documentation needed for your application. Grant amounts and eligibility are set by the VA — verify current figures at va.gov or call your local VA office.
Permit requirements in New Braunfels vary by project scope. A simple grab-bar installation typically does not require a permit, but a tub-to-shower conversion or structural doorway widening usually does. We handle all permit coordination with the City of New Braunfels Development Services and the applicable county offices so you do not have to.
We typically schedule free in-home assessments in the New Braunfels area within a few business days. Call or text us at (512) 797-6518 or submit the online form at liveoakhomeaccess.com/contact/ and we will confirm a time that works for you.
Some New Braunfels communities — including certain subdivisions in Gruene, Vintage Oaks, and other master-planned neighborhoods — have HOA design review requirements. We are familiar with these local guidelines and can help you prepare any documentation or variance requests needed for approval. The federal Fair Housing Act also provides protections for disability-related modifications.
New Braunfels residents may be able to access the VA HISA grant (veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities), the Texas Medicaid STAR+PLUS HCBS Minor Home Modifications benefit (for eligible Medicaid members), and some Medicare Advantage plans that include limited home safety benefits. We help with paperwork; this is not medical, legal, or financial advice — verify current program details with each program directly.
A free in-home safety assessment is the first step. One of our CAPS-certified specialists will walk through your home with you, identify the specific changes that will make the biggest difference, and give you a clear, written estimate — no pressure, no obligation. We typically schedule within a few business days.
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