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Environmental modifications in Essex County, NJ
Ramps, accessible bathrooms, lifts, wider doors and safety fixes for people with disabilities, seniors and veterans in Newark, East Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield, Montclair and across Essex County. We handle the quote, the program paperwork and the build.
- NJ-registered contractor, insured
- Free home visit
- Medicaid, VA & private pay
Towns we serve in Essex County
Newark, East Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield, Montclair, West Orange, Livingston, Belleville, Nutley, Maplewood, South Orange, Orange, Verona, Caldwell, and the rest of Essex County. Don't see your town? Call or text 929-442-2707.
What we build
- Wheelchair ramps, landings and handrails.
- Roll-in and walk-in showers, tub-to-shower conversions and grab bars.
- Stair lifts and porch (vertical platform) lifts.
- Doorway widening, level thresholds and slip-resistant floors.
- Safety repairs written into the evaluation, such as protected wiring and anti-scald valves.
Who pays
- Most families don't pay out of pocket. NJ DDD pays for approved environmental modifications through Acumen, and we are an approved Acumen vendor (#312504). NJ FamilyCare long-term care plans (MLTSS), JACC, the Children's System of Care, the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund, the TBI Fund and VA grants can also cover home changes.
- See every New Jersey program that pays for EMODs →
Who can help you get started in Essex County
- Essex County Division of Senior Services: 973-395-8375. Ask about JACC, county programs and care management for adults 60+.
- Essex County Office for the Disabled: 973-395-8494.
- Essex County Special Child Health Services: 973-395-8836. Case management for children with special health needs, and help applying to the Catastrophic Illness in Children Relief Fund.
- NJ DVRS, Newark office: 973-648-3494. Vocational rehabilitation can sometimes fund home access needed to get to work.
- These are public county and state offices, not part of AB Build & Access. Numbers can change, so check the county website if one doesn't connect.
Support coordinators and care managers
- Send a referral with initials only. We visit the home, write the itemized quote to the evaluator's specifications and the program's rules, and keep you updated in our secure portal until the job is finished and billed.
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Questions people ask
Do you do environmental modifications everywhere in Essex County?
Yes. We serve all of Essex County, including Newark, East Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield, Montclair, West Orange. Call or text 929-442-2707 to book a free home visit.
Who do I call in Essex County for help paying for home modifications?
If the person has developmental disabilities, start with their NJ DDD support coordinator. If they have NJ FamilyCare long-term care, call the plan's care manager. Adults 60 and over can call the Essex County Division of Senior Services at 973-395-8375. Veterans can ask their VA care team about the HISA grant. Or call us and we'll point you in the right direction.
How long does an environmental modification take?
Approval usually takes longer than the work. Once a job is approved, most ramps and bathroom changes take days to a couple of weeks, depending on materials and permits.
Free home visit, no obligation
We measure, listen and explain your options in plain language. Deaf or hard of hearing? Text us, or call through 711 or video relay.