Houston's housing stock — Heights bungalows on pier-and-beam, postwar slab ranches in Spring Branch and Memorial, and newer homes in Katy and The Woodlands — was rarely built with aging bodies in mind. Aging-in-place remodeling focuses on practical changes that help people stay home safely: a curbless or walk-in shower, grab bars anchored into studs, a ramp or zero-step entry, wider doorways, and better lighting. Below are 10 remodelers who publicly emphasize CAPS credentials or clear accessibility / aging-in-place bathroom work and who list Houston, Harris County, or nearby Fort Bend and Montgomery communities in their service area. Details come from each firm's own website (Oct 2026) — verify phones, credentials, and scope before you hire.
Legal Eagle Contractors
Bellaire, TX
Accessible bathroom remodelWalk-in showerGrab bars / bath safetyWheelchair rampFull aging-in-place remodel
CAPS claimed on site; owner Dan Bawden helped create the NAHB CAPS program; 5008 Locust Street, Bellaire 77401; walk-in showers/tubs, grab bars, ramps, doorway widening; serves Houston / Bellaire
Aging at Home
Houston, TX
Accessible bathroom remodelWalk-in showerFull aging-in-place remodelGrab bars / bath safety
CAPS claimed on site (NAHB); design-build aging-in-place focus; curbless showers, walk-in tubs, step-free entries, slip-resistant flooring; free home assessment for qualifying clients
Envision Design Build
Houston, TX
Accessible bathroom remodelWalk-in showerGrab bars / bath safetyFull aging-in-place remodel
CAPS claimed on site (Jack Knowlton); also CPBD, GMB, CGP; 800 Wilcrest Suite 120, Houston 77042; aging-in-place features including roll-in showers, grab bars, flush thresholds; serves Memorial Villages, Bellaire, West U, Tanglewood, River Oaks, Galveston area
Living Improvements
Stafford, TX
Accessible bathroom remodelFull aging-in-place remodelWalk-in shower
NAHB CAPS claimed on about page; also Graduate Master Builder and Certified Graduate Remodeler; 2719 5th Street, Stafford 77477; serves Fort Bend, Harris, and surrounding counties (Greater Sugar Land / SW Houston)
Home Remedy Houston
Houston, TX
Accessible bathroom remodelWalk-in showerGrab bars / bath safety
CAPS specialists claimed on site; 9505 Yupondale Dr, Houston 77080; grab bars, shower seats, walk-in bathtubs, lighting upgrades; serves Spring Branch and greater Houston including Memorial, Heights, Katy, Bellaire, Sugar Land, The Woodlands
Keechi Creek Builders
Houston, TX
Accessible bathroom remodelWalk-in showerFull aging-in-place remodel
CAPS claimed on site (also GMB, CGR, CGP); 21175 State Hwy 249 #328, Houston 77070; zero-entry showers and aging-in-place bath features; serves Harris County communities including Memorial, Heights, Bellaire, Kingwood, Klein, Humble
Crafted Custom Homes + Renovations
Houston, TX
Full aging-in-place remodelAccessible bathroom remodelWalk-in shower
CAPS claimed on site (Curtis Lawson, GMB, CGB, CAPS); 5323 Gulfton St, Houston 77081; aging-in-place and multi-generational design-build; serves Bellaire, West U, Heights, Meyerland, Memorial Villages, and more
Re-Bath of Houston
Houston, TX
Accessible bathroom remodelWalk-in showerGrab bars / bath safety
Accessible / ADA-style bathroom remodels listed on location page (walk-in tubs/showers, grab bars, slip-resistant flooring); CAPS not claimed on location page; 3413 N Sam Houston Parkway W Suite 200, Houston 77086; serves Harris County and nearby metros
River Creek Builders
Katy, TX
Accessible bathroom remodelWalk-in showerGrab bars / bath safetyWheelchair ramp
Aging-in-place bathroom remodeling focus on site (curbless/roll-in showers, grab bars, doorway widening, walk-in tubs); CAPS not claimed on that page; 5554 S Peek Rd Suite 100, Katy 77450; serves Houston, Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress, Pearland, The Woodlands and ~100-mile area
VCS Construction & Remodeling
Houston, TX
Accessible bathroom remodelWalk-in showerGrab bars / bath safety
Accessible bathroom remodeling focus on site (curbless roll-in showers, grab bars, comfort-height toilets, wider doorways); CAPS not claimed on that page; serves Houston inside Loop 610 and out, plus Harris / Fort Bend / Brazoria / Galveston counties
Aging-in-place tips for Houston homeowners
Do I need a City of Houston or Harris County permit?
Many grab-bar installs and minor bath-safety upgrades do not require a permit. Moving drains for a curbless shower, widening doorways, exterior ramps, or electrical changes often do. Ask your remodeler who will file, and confirm with the Houston Permitting Center or the appropriate Harris County / municipal office. Rules change; verify before work starts.
What about funding help?
Some veterans may look into VA HISA or Specially Adapted Housing grants; eligible Medicaid enrollees may have Minor Home Modification benefits through STAR+PLUS; and the Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging can point seniors toward local programs. Remodelers sometimes help with paperwork, but they are not benefits counselors — confirm eligibility with each program.
How do I check a CAPS credential?
Ask the company who holds the CAPS designation (it is an individual credential), then look them up in the official NAHB CAPS directory when possible. Our notes flag when a firm claims CAPS on its own site.
This is general information for Texas homeowners, not medical, legal, or financial advice. Confirm permits, credentials, and program details with the relevant authority.