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Home Safety & Fall Prevention Consultations in Orange County

Aging-in-Place, Accessibility & Mobility Guidance — No Remodeling Required

If you’re worried about falls, safety, or mobility in your home—but you’re not ready for a full remodel—you’re not alone. Many homeowners and families sense that something needs to change, but don’t know what actually matters, what can wait, or who to trust.


This consultation gives you clarity, priorities, and peace of mind—without pressure to remodel.

Who This Consultation Is For?

This service is for:

  • Homeowners age 55+ who want to stay in their home safely

  • Individuals concerned about falls, stairs, bathrooms, or poor lighting

  • People using a cane, walker, or wheelchair

  • Adult children helping parents plan ahead

  • Families who want professional guidance before making costly decisions

  • Anyone who wants expert advice without committing to construction

What You’ll Get From the Consultation

This is not a contractor estimate and not a sales visit.

 

You’ll receive clear, practical guidance tailored to your home and your needs, including:

  • A review of home safety and fall-risk areas

  • Accessibility and mobility considerations based on how the home is actually used

  • Identification of higher-risk areas (bathrooms, stairs, entries, lighting, flooring, transitions

  • Prioritized recommendations—what to address now vs. later

  • General budget ranges for planning purposes (not construction estimates)

  • Contractor-neutral, educational guidance

  • A written consultation summary you can reference or share with family

The goal is to help you make informed, confident decisions—at your pace.

Virtual Consultation Options anywhere in the US

1

Free 15-Minute Discovery Call

  •  Quick phone or Zoom introduction

  • Share your goals and concerns

  • Learn how our Aging in Place consultations work
    (No design sketches or reports included—this is simply an orientation call.)

2

Standard Virtual Consultation — $150

  • 1-hour Zoom or phone consultation

  • Review of your home’s current layout & accessibility challenges (you provide photos or video walk-throughs)

  • Safety, accessibility, and comfort recommendations

  • General guidance on remodeling priorities and cost expectations

  • Follow-up email summary with resources

3

Premium Virtual Consultation — $350

  •  Up to 2 hours via Zoom
    In-depth review of home areas of concern (photos, videos, floor plan if available)

  • Detailed Aging in Place recommendations customized to your lifestyle

  • Prioritized action plan with suggested next steps

  • Resource guide + product recommendations (grab bars, lighting, flooring, etc.)

  • 2 follow-up support emails (valid within 30 days of consultation)

4

Collaborative Care Coordination: $150 first hour, $125/hr thereafter

  • Direct communication with your licensed medical professionals (OT, PT, physician) via email or Zoom

  • Coordination with out-of-state licensed contractors to ensure recommendations are feasible

  • Includes email, Zoom, or phone consultations

Disclaimer
Project Build Construction & Interiors is not a medical provider. Our consultations focus on environmental and remodeling solutions. All medical decisions should be guided by your healthcare team. Out-of-state clients must verify final recommendations with a licensed local contractor to ensure compliance and accuracy.

ONSITE AGING IN PLACE CONSULTATIONS (Local Service Area: Orange County, CA)

1

Initial Onsite Consultation — $275.00

  • Ideal for homeowners seeking guidance, reassurance, and a clearer understanding of risks and options.Includes:

  • 2-hour in-home visit with a Certified Aging in Place Specialist.

  • Walk-through assessment of your home’s layout, safety, and accessibility

  • Identification of current and potential future risks related to mobility, transfers, lighting, flooring, and circulation

  • Conversation about common accessibility options and what they are typically used for

  • Discussion of typical cost ranges seen in similar accessibility projects, provided for general context only (not estimates or pricing)

  • Written summary delivered within 5 business days

  • Please note:
    This consultation does not include drawings, plans, dimensions, or design services.

2

Comprehensive Onsite Consultation — $525.00

  • Recommended for clients with complex mobility needs, multi-room concerns, or those planning phased improvements.
    Includes:

  • 3–4 hour in-home visit with a Certified Aging in Place Specialist

  • Detailed, room-by-room safety and accessibility assessment

  • Documentation of existing conditions, clearances, and observed constraints

  • Explanation of common layout approaches and modification strategies used to improve safety and ease of use

  • Discussion of typical cost ranges for similar accessibility modifications and remodels, based on comparable projects (not estimates or pricing)

  • Custom written report with prioritized recommendations

  • 30-minute follow-up Zoom or phone call

  • Please note:
    Documentation is observational only and is not intended for drawings, plans, or construction use.

3

Optional Add-On (VIA EMAIL OR ZOOM)

Available after any consultation | Phone or Zoom)

  • These services are designed for homeowners, adult children, caregivers, and trusted professionals who are part of the care or planning process.

COLLABORATIVE CARE & PLANNING CONSULTATION

  • $150 per 45-minute session

  • This consult provides additional support after your onsite consultation, especially when multiple people are involved in decisions.

Disclaimer

Consultations do not include architectural/structural plans, HOA approvals, or city permits—those are separate services with additional costs. Fees vary by locality. PBC provides design and remodeling recommendations, but clients outside of Orange County California must confirm all work with a licensed local contractor. PBC is not a medical provider but can collaborate with your healthcare professionals upon request.

Why Work With Maria Nicholson

Maria Nicholson brings decades of hands-on experience combined with professional training and real-life caregiving insight.

  • Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS)

  • California Licensed General Contractor

  • 35+ years in residential remodeling, accessibility, and home safety

  • Founder, Project Build Construction & Interiors

  • Founder, The Sageful Life

  • Advocate for proactive planning, fall prevention, and aging well at home

Her approach is calm, practical, and pressure-free—focused on education, not selling.

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What This Consultation Is Not

It is not a construction estimate

  • It does not obligate you to hire Project Build Construction & Interiors

  • It does not replace architectural, engineering, or medical advice

  • It does give you clarity, direction, and a safer path forward.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re unsure what changes your home truly needs—or want professional guidance before making decisions—this consultation is a smart first step.

👉 Book Your Home Safety & Fall Prevention Consultation

Disclaimer
Consultations are educational and advisory in nature and do not constitute architectural, engineering, or medical advice. Booking a consultation does not obligate the client to use Project Build Construction & Interiors for construction services.

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Aging in Place Home Safety Checklist

Peace of mind begins at home.
Created by Certified Age-in-Place Specialist Maria Nicholson, this checklist covers practical modifications that make your home safer, smarter, and more accessible. It’s perfect for older adults, caregivers, and anyone planning to age gracefully in place.

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