At the John Ford Group, we specialise in making home adaptations for accessibility and comfort, but what does that really mean? Are we actually a better choice than a general builder? If you’re looking to make essential changes to your home with adaptability in mind, we like to think so.

Understanding Your Needs

One of the first differences between a specialist adaptations contractor like JFG and a general builder comes right at the beginning – and way before any construction work begins. It’s about understanding your needs and being able to listen.

Don’t get us wrong – we’re not suggesting that a good general builder won’t listen to you but like it or not, they’re not quite hearing the same language.

The experience that we have in doing home adaptations time and again means that we know what you mean when you tell us about your difficulty using your current bathroom, or how you’re having trouble manoeuvring your wheelchair in the hallway. It’s not just theory or common sense with us, it’s a deeper understanding that’s based on real-world experience.

We understand the terminology and can talk to both you and your occupational therapist on a common level, making sure that nothing is lost in translation. Being a good adaptations contractor isn’t just about knowing how to do the job, it’s about understanding what needs doing.

Anticipating Problems and Suggesting Solutions

Though every home adaptation is unique, we’ve seen and lived through a lot of the problems that typically occur. We don’t need to look up a guide for how wide a doorway needs to be or try to work out where the best places are to put a grab rail because we’ve done it before – a lot.

Not only does this mean that the construction work itself will meet all regulations and be smoother, but it also means that we can help you by making suggestions regarding things you may not have thought of.

Take lighting, for example; in recent years, with the advent of better and better LED lighting solutions and smart home controls, we’ve seen first-hand just how much impact good lighting can make. We can share our thoughts with you, talk about jobs we’ve done before and how we did the lighting there, and make a plan with you that makes lighting a central feature of your accessibility.

Will a general builder have that experience? They might, but with us, it’s guaranteed.

Plus, of course, it’s not just lighting. There are plenty of nuances with home adaptation that a specialist will spot and be able to advise on.

Being Efficient

Practice makes perfect, so they say. While we don’t pretend to be perfect at JFG, we do strive in that direction and do the very best job possible. What we are, though, is practiced.

Being practiced means we’re more efficient at every stage of the process:

• Our costs and quote system is optimised for planning home renovations, so we can get back to you quicker with an accurate estimate and work plan.
• Our customer services team are more understanding of your specific needs and will be able to discuss any difficulties or problems with you early on to help make you feel at ease.
• Our vehicles are set up in the right way to make accessing tools and materials much more efficient.
• Our team are experts in undertaking the construction work and will be less disruptive and faster, making the whole job quicker.
• Our aftercare service has been developed to focus on common problems and have solutions ready. Not only that, but our team have the experience to deal smoothly with the rarer problems and more unique situations that may arise.

Having the Right Tools for the Job

As specialists, we have built up our tools base to be exactly what’s needed to undertake home adaptations with the minimum amount of fuss. Our vans are preloaded with the right equipment necessary to do the job.

There’s really no need for delays while we ‘pop out’ to get something we’re missing – everything is planned, and the needed kit is already there and ready to be used.

Using Quality Materials for Your Accessible Home Modifications

When it comes to accessible home adaptation, it’s really important that you don’t cut corners on materials – you don’t want to reach out for a grab rail to find it breaks or comes away from the wall. Home adaptation is about safety and reliability – and that means using the right quality materials for the job.

At the John Ford Group, we know what the best options are on the market and will make sure your project is done to the high standard it needs to be. By contrast, a general builder might simply not know what the best choice is, relying on online reviews, guesswork, or – the very worst – price to pick the items. The consequences don’t bear thinking about.

Caring

We’re in this business because we care about the needs of people with mobility or other needs in the home – if we didn’t, we’d have specialised in something else. That means we don’t just do a good job because we care about our reputation (though we do), we do a great job because we care about you and making you as comfortable as possible in your home.

We work hand-in-hand with both you and your occupational therapist to make sure your needs are put at the forefront of any home adaptation project.

Home Adaptations with John Ford Group

If you are looking for a specialist firm with the experience and expertise needed to make your home adaptation a success, then speak to us at JFG. We offer a comprehensive service that takes you from the first early thoughts through to a properly and safely adapted home that’s accessible for all. Speak to one of our understanding support team today to find out more and turn your home into the sanctuary you deserve.