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Ryan Thomas is certified in Adaptiv Home Renovation through the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, with specialized training in designing and installing accessibility solutions such as grab bars, barrier-free showers, ramps, and stair lift systems to support aging in place and independent living.

Modern house entrance with dark wood pivot door, concrete walls, and desert landscaping.
This is a barrier-free West Coast entrance designed for accessibility. Zero-transition flooring and an oversize front door allow wheelchair users to roll directly into the home. Concrete, stone, and wood textures blend with climate-friendly landscaping.

Accessible Home Modifications, Done Right

UP Grade Services helps you stay safe, independent, and comfortable at home with professional accessibility upgrades tailored to your needs.

Making Homes Safer and More Accessible

A welcoming outside front entrance of a modern, accessible home, with a gently sloped ramp, sturdy handrails, a wide doorway, good lighting, and subtle landscaping, photographed at golden hour, realistic style
This modern home entrance combines concrete, stone, and wood textures with elegant desert landscaping.

Our Services

Accessible Home Modifications, Done Right

A man using a motorized chair lift on a carpeted residential staircase.
Regain your independence and move safely between floors with a professional home stairlift installation.

UP Grade Services helps you stay safe, independent, and comfortable at home with professional accessibility upgrades tailored to your needs.

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Making Homes Safer and More Accessible

Dark wood sliding barn door with frosted glass panels leading to a minimalist bathroom.
A beautiful dark wood barn door slides open to a luxurious, minimalist bathroom featuring a spacious, wheelchair-accessible countertop designed for comfort, independence, and modern style.

Our Services

Home Accessibility Assessments

Aging-in-Place Solutions

Accessible Home Design

Home Accessibility Renovations

Mobility & Lift Solutions

Project Management & Trade Coordination

Bathroom Safety & Accessibility

Modern bathroom with wood-paneled walls, a glass shower, and an integrated wooden bench.
This serene bathroom features warm wood accents and an accessible glass-walled shower with integrated seating.

Reduce the risk of slips and falls with upgrades designed for safe, confident movement.

Plan for today and tomorrow with thoughtful updates across your home.

Why Choose UP Grade Services?

With over 30 years of construction experience in both residential and commercial projects, UP Grade specializes in accessible home modifications that help people live safely and comfortably in their own homes. Working alongside occupational therapists, we design practical solutions for changing mobility needs—whether due to injury, health conditions, or aging in place. From grab rails and barrier-free showers to widened doorways and stair lifts, we create safe, functional spaces that support independence and allow you to continue living in the home you love.

Service Area

We proudly serve homeowners in Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the Tri- Cities.

Phone: 604-710-0330

Email: ryantpipes@yahoo.com

Location: Vancouver

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Whole-Home Accessibility Upgrades

Plan for today and tomorrow with thoughtful updates across your home.

Ready to Make Your Home Safer and More Accessible?

Tell us a bit about your home and your goals, and we will follow up to schedule a convenient time for your in-home assessment.

Phone: 604-710-0330

Email: ryantpipes@yahoo.com

Location: Vancouver Kitsilano