Top Boothwyn Remodeling Contractor Donald J. Clark Home Improvements Announces New Trends in Mother-in-Law Suites

Donald J. Clark Home Improvements, with 33 years experience specializing in room additions and kitchen remodels, sees rise in demand for in-law apartments.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) March 13, 2012

Builders and remodelers are seeing an increasing number of requests for in-law suites, granny flats, or accessory dwellings, says Donald J. Clark, a remodeler based in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania and owner of Donald J. Clark Home Improvements. Many grown children with elderly parents are coming to the same conclusion their home is the best place for an elderly parent. Some add an entry-level bedroom. Others have self-sufficient parents who want to remain independent and build an apartment with a kitchen and a bathroom with wheelchair-accessible features.

According to the National Association of Home builders, 62 percent of builders surveyed were working on a home modification related to aging in 2010. Donald and his wife, Trina, are certainly familiar with this growing trend. They have been caring for Trinas 92-year-old mother in their home, which was modified to accommodate her, for over two decades. Although it isnt for everyone, for some families, this is ultimately a lower-cost option than assisted-living, nursing home care, or retirement communities. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when building an addition for an aging parent.

Choose a contractor carefully, Donald cautions. Make certain they have experience in designing and modifying buildings for the elderly and are aware of local municipal codes regarding accessory dwellings, he says. Be especially wary of out-of-town contractors who come knocking on a door unsolicited.

Donald J. Clark Home Improvements has 33 years of experience that has included many in-law suites over the years, including the one pictured here. Completed in 2009, an in-law suite was added to a 21-year-old house adjoining the garage for more privacy and independence. The beauty of our work is that youll never know the room addition is an add-on to the house, Donald says. Im a perfectionist. If the home has 21-year-old siding, I will find siding to match it.

Licensed and insured, his business offers a wide range of services that includes kitchen and bath remodels, new construction, renovations, flooring, roofing, siding, porches, decks, painting, windows, doors, custom carpentry and much more. In addition, Donald J. Clark Home Improvements works with insurance companies specializing in wind, hail, fire and water damage and restoration.

For more information about this trustworthy, locally-owned and operated company, please call (610) 497-3429 or check them out on the Web.

About Donald J. Clark Home Improvements

With 33 years experience, Donald J. Clark Home Improvements has completed countless kitchen, bath, remodels and room additions that add value and function to everyday living spaces. With a passion for excellence, they have replaced windows and doors improving aesthetics and energy efficiency, built decks transforming an outdoor area to a relaxing oasis, and provided restoration services for homes damaged from wind, hail, fire, and water. Owner Donald Clark works with customers from the first visit to give an estimate to the completion of a project, assuring their vision, ideas, budget and timeline expectations are met. Donald J. Clark Home Improvements serves Delaware and New Castle Counties, including Chadds Ford, Marcus Hook, Trainer, Linwood, Boothwyn, Concordville, West Chester, Kennett Square, Wilmington, Ridley, Swarthmore, Media, and Aston.

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Top Boothwyn Remodeling Contractor Donald J. Clark Home Improvements Announces New Trends in Mother-in-Law Suites