What home accessibility changes cost
Before a contractor visits, it helps to know roughly what to expect. Below are published national ranges from HomeGuide for the changes people ask us about most, with notes on what pushes a price up or down.
Stair lift
- Straight staircase
- $2,000–$8,500
- Curved staircase
- $7,500–$15,000+
Wheelchair ramp
- Permanent ramp
- $1,000–$6,000+
- Modular ramp
- $350–$3,000
- Portable ramp
- $50–$600
- Installed, per linear foot
- about $100–$250
Walk-in shower
- Prefab shower
- $1,000–$8,000
- Custom tiled shower
- $3,500–$15,000
Walk-in tub
- Installed
- $4,000–$18,000
Grab bars
- Per bar, installed
- $100–$350
These are published national ranges, not quotes. Your actual price could be higher or lower. The independent local contractor who visits your home sets the final price.
Sources (fetched October 24, 2026): HomeGuide: Stair Lift Cost (updated Sep 2, 2025); HomeGuide: Wheelchair Ramp Cost (updated Nov 6, 2024); HomeGuide: Walk-In Shower Cost (dated Sep 2023); HomeGuide: Walk-In Tub Cost (updated Aug 27, 2025); HomeGuide: Grab Bar Installation Cost (updated Sep 2, 2025).
What moves the price
- Straight or curved stairs
- Ramp length, which follows the height (rise) it has to climb
- Materials: wood, aluminum, tile, acrylic, stainless steel
- Plumbing or electrical changes
- Wall blocking behind grab bars
- Permits and inspections
- New or refurbished equipment
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