Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Creative Renovations and Creative Housing?
Creative Housing provides safe and affordable housing (rental) opportunities for individuals with disabilities. Creative Renovations provides customized accessibility renovations, equipment, and assistive technology for individuals with disabilities.
What locations do you serve?
We serve the Columbus area and surrounding counties. Click here to see a map indicating where we provide consultations and construction of home renovations or refer to the table below.Â
Franklin
Franklin
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Pickaway
Pickaway
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Fayette
Fayette
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Delaware
Delaware
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Licking
Licking
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Champaign
Champaign
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Fairfield
Fairfield
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Madison
Madison
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Union
Union
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Clark
Clark
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Ross
Ross
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Franklin
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Pickaway
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Fayette
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Delaware
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Licking
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Champaign
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Fairfield
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Madison
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Union
Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Clark
Services offered within one hour of Columbus: Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
Ross
Services offered within one hour of Columbus: Renovations, Equipment, Assistive Tech
What is your renovation and construction process?
Our guided renovation and construction process has been refined through decades of experience and thousands of renovation projects. Visit our Getting Started page to get all the details or contact us if you still have questions.
Does Creative Renovations provide funding assistance for my project?
At this time, Creative Renovations does not have funding available to provide for your project. We are certified to provide services through various community funding sources and financing is available through our banking partners at Huntington National Bank.
We maintain numerous certifications that make Creative Renovations the most qualified handicapped-accessible housing solution in Central Ohio. Our certifications and associations allow us to access your benefits so that we can be your accessibility solutions provider throughout Central Ohio.
Creative Renovations is a Medicaid Waiver provider certified by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities in Environmental Accessibility Adaptations, Adaptive Assistive Equipment, and Specialized Medical Equipment.Â
We are also certified by the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging in their PASSPORT/CHOICE Programs. We have expertise in bidding, servicing, and billing procedures for these agencies.
Creative Renovations accepts referrals from the following partner agencies:
- Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging
- County Boards Of Developmental Disabilities
- Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities
- Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities
- Fayette County Board of Developmental Disabilities
- Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities
- Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities
- Pickaway County Board of Developmental Disabilities
- Ohio Job & Family Services (Ohio Home Care Waiver)
If I do not have access to accessibility benefits, how can I pay for my project?
Huntington Bank has been a proud supporter of Creative Renovations and our clients for many years. They are passionate about making accessible housing available in Greater Columbus. If you are looking to begin the loan process for your home renovation and need help, visit the Huntington Bank website or contact/visit your nearest Huntington Bank location.
How soon can you start?
Timing depends on the details of your project.
Ramps – Typically, aluminum ramps can be installed within a week after we receive approval and any agreed upon deposits.
Bathrooms – The start for a bathroom remodel takes into account discovery, design, project budgeting, and permitting. It may be a few months before construction begins.
Assistive Technology – Can be installed within a couple weeks after we receive approval and any agreed upon deposits.
Elopement Assistance – Can be installed within a couple weeks after we receive approval and any agreed upon deposits.
Adaptive Equipment – Can be shipped out once deposit has been received.
How does payment or funding for my project work?
Private PayÂ
Creative Renovations commonly works with individuals who can afford to private pay (out of pocket) for their project. Many families work with organizations and different banking institutions in the community to help them fund their accessible home remodel or construction project.Â
Huntington Bank has been a proud supporter of Creative Renovations and our clients for many years. They are passionate about making accessible housing available in Greater Columbus. If you are looking to begin the loan process for your home renovation and need help, contact Huntington Bank to learn how they can help.Â
Funding Assistance
Although we do not have funds available to complete no-cost projects, Creative Renovations works with organizations and agencies in the community who help people secure funding for in-home accessibility renovations.