Widen standard 28–30 inch doorways to ADA-compliant 32–36 inches. Essential for wheelchair access and easier navigation with walkers and mobility aids.
Every widened doorways project includes CAPS-certified design, licensed installation, and a written warranty. Here's what you can expect:
Standard interior doorways in homes built before 1990 are typically 28 to 30 inches wide — too narrow for most wheelchairs (which require a minimum of 32 inches clear width) and uncomfortably tight for walkers, rollators, and anyone with limited mobility. Doorway widening is one of the most structurally significant aging-in-place modifications, but it is also one of the most impactful: a single widened doorway can mean the difference between being able to access a bedroom or bathroom independently and requiring assistance.
There are several approaches to doorway widening, depending on the amount of additional width needed and the structural characteristics of the wall. Offset (swing-clear) hinges can add approximately 2 inches of clear width without any framing work — a cost-effective solution when only a small increase is needed. For larger increases, we remove the existing door frame, modify or replace the structural header, and install a new wider frame with matching trim. Our CAPS-certified specialists assess each doorway and recommend the most cost-effective approach to achieve the required clear width.
The ADA requires a minimum of 32 inches of clear width for wheelchair passage, measured from the face of the door to the opposite stop. A 36-inch door provides more comfortable clearance. We assess each doorway and recommend the appropriate width for your specific mobility aid.
Sometimes. Offset (swing-clear) hinges can add approximately 2 inches of clear width without any structural work. For larger increases, framing modification is required, but the work is typically completed in 1–2 days per doorway.
Free in-home assessment. Written quote. No pressure.