Service
Curbless showers
A shower with no step to climb over.
The floor of the shower meets the floor of the bathroom, and water runs to a drain set in a gentle slope. That makes it the easiest shower to walk into, wheel into or sit down in. It also asks the most of the house, which is why it starts with a look at the floor.
What is included
A floor sloped to the drain, with a waterproof layer under the tile
Solid blocking in the walls for bars and a bench
A handheld shower and controls you can reach from the seat
Tile with grip, and a drain set so water stays in
Before you decide
What changes the cost, and what is not included
The floor
A curbless shower often means lowering the floor under it, which can mean opening the ceiling below. We check what is under the bathroom at the walk-through.
Wood joists, a slab or a crawlspace each change the work
The drain
A long linear drain or a center drain, set in a slope that leaves no puddle at the door.
Where the main drain runs can limit the choices
Size and layout
A bigger shower is easier to use with a seat or a helper. A tight bathroom may mean moving a wall.
Moving a toilet or a wall costs more than keeping them
What the estimate leaves out
Permit fees, work behind a wall we could not see, a new vanity or a new floor in the rest of the room unless they are in the scope.
Anything found later comes as a written change order first
How it goes
The steps, in order
- 01
Step 1: Walk-through and measure
We look at the floor framing, the drain and the doorway, and talk with your parent about how they bathe.
- 02
Step 2: Plan and permit
A drawing of the room with the slope, the drain and the bar locations. We tell you which permits apply and who pulls them.
- 03
Step 3: Demolition and floor work
The old tub or shower comes out and the floor is rebuilt to slope. Dust and noise are the worst here, so we agree the schedule with your parent.
- 04
Step 4: Waterproofing and tile
The waterproof layer is tested before any tile goes down. Then tile, drain, bench and blocking.
- 05
Step 5: Fixtures and a final walk-through
Handheld shower, bars and glass or curtain. We run the water with your parent and adjust what does not feel right.
Questions
Good to know
How long will it take?
A bathroom is weeks, not days, and the estimate gives you a timeline for your house. A rail or a ramp is often a matter of days. We tell you what the permit queue adds, since we do not control it.
Can my parent stay in the house during the work?
Usually, with a plan. Before we book, we agree on when the water is off, where your parent will wash and what to do about the toilet. If the only bathroom is being rebuilt, we talk about a portable option or a short stay elsewhere, and we say so up front.
Do I need a permit for a bathroom or a ramp?
Often, yes. Moving plumbing or walls, adding a ramp or changing an entry usually needs one. We tell you which permits apply at your address and who pulls each, and the permit fees are shown separately in the estimate.
Think a curbless shower might fit?
Send a photo of the bathroom, or book a walk-through. We will tell you honestly if a simpler change would do.