Home accessibility · Hardware

Lever door handles and easy-grip hardware

Quick answer

Lever handles open with a push of the hand, wrist or elbow instead of a tight grip and twist, which makes them much easier for people with arthritis, weak hands or full hands. HandyMangum replaces doorknobs with levers, swaps faucet knobs for single-lever faucets, and changes small cabinet knobs to easy-grip pulls, keeping your keys and locks working.

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Why levers make a difference

A round knob needs a firm grip and a twist at the same time, which gets harder with arthritis, after a stroke, or when you are carrying something. ADA guidelines call for hardware that works without tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist, and levers are the usual way to get there.

Most lever swaps fit the existing holes in the door. Faucets and cabinets are similar: a like-for-like change that you notice every day.

Who it helps

People with arthritis or weak grip
Stroke recovery
Wheelchair users reaching from the side
Anyone carrying groceries or laundry
Children and visitors
Rentals and offices updating hardware

What the job involves

Walk the house
We list the doors, faucets and cabinets that are hardest to use.
Match the hardware
Levers sized to your door bore and backset, and keyed to match if you want one key.
Install and adjust
Every latch, lock and faucet tested before we leave.

Options

Passage and privacy levers

For hallways, bedrooms and bathrooms. Privacy levers lock with a push button and open from outside in an emergency.

Keyed entry levers and deadbolts

For front and garage doors, keyed alike if you want.

Keypad or smart locks

No key to grip or find. A good match for a video doorbell.

Video doorbells

Single-lever faucets

One lever for temperature and flow in the kitchen and bathroom.

Easy-grip cabinet pulls

D-shaped pulls you can hook with a finger instead of small knobs.

Rocker light switches

Large flat switches you can press with a hand or elbow.

Lighting

Good to know

ADA guidelines put door hardware 34 to 48 inches above the floor and call for hardware that works without tight grasping or twisting.
Lever handles can be opened by pets and small children; we can install child-proof covers or keep a knob on certain doors.
Faucet swaps use the existing supply lines. If any part of the job needs a permit or a state-licensed trade, such as new plumbing lines or new wiring, we tell you during the quote and that part is handled by properly licensed professionals.

Lever Handles & Easy-Grip Hardware FAQs

Are lever door handles better than knobs for seniors?

For most people, yes. Levers open with a push instead of a grip and twist, which is easier with arthritis or weak hands.

Can lever handles go on my existing doors?

Usually. Most levers fit the standard holes already in the door. We check the bore and backset before buying.

Can you make all my locks use one key?

Yes. Entry levers and deadbolts can be keyed alike when we install them.

What about faucets?

We replace knob faucets with single-lever faucets on the existing supply lines.

Will my dog be able to open lever handles?

Some dogs learn. Lever locks or child-proof lever covers solve it on the doors that matter.

How do I book?

Estimates are free. Call or text (407) 699-1123, or send the online request with a few photos. We send a written quote before any work starts.

Make every door easier to open

Call or text (407) 699-1123, or send the online request with a few photos. Estimates are free on every job.