Passage and privacy levers
For hallways, bedrooms and bathrooms. Privacy levers lock with a push button and open from outside in an emergency.
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, adds lever-style faucet handles where the faucet allows it (a new faucet is installed by a licensed plumber), and changes small cabinet knobs to easy-grip pulls, keeping your keys and locks working.
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. Cabinet pulls are similar: a small change that you notice every day. A new lever faucet is plumbing work for a licensed plumber.
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 and lock tested before we leave.
Options
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 doorbellsSingle-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.
LightingGood 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.
- New faucets are installed by a licensed plumber. 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.
Quick checklist
- Levers fit most existing door holes
- Keep the same key on new locks where possible
- Easy-grip cabinet pulls
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?
A new single-lever faucet is installed by a licensed plumber. Some knob faucets take add-on lever handles, which we can fit.
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.