Chicago, IL
In Chicago, a slick tile floor after a Lake Michigan winter melt can turn a simple shower into a fall risk—especially in older bungalows and condo towers along the CTA. Our ADA / Accessible Bathroom Remodel in Chicago prioritizes safer entry, sturdy support, and layout changes that make daily routines easier now and future-proof for aging in place.
Chicago’s housing stock creates unique accessibility challenges—tight bathrooms in a Logan Square two-flat, cast-iron tubs in a Portage Park bungalow, and HOA restrictions in River North high-rises. Des Plaines Bathroom Remodel Contractors Pro designs accessible bathroom remodeling in Chicago around real constraints: narrow doorways, stacked plumbing chases, and limited venting. We plan clear floor space for mobility devices, upgrade lighting for visibility, and map circulation paths so you’re not squeezing past a vanity to reach the toilet.
Our approach to ADA / Accessible Bathroom Remodel in Chicago starts with a site measure using a Bosch GLM laser distance measurer and a digital level to verify slopes for drainage and safe transitions. For barrier-free bathing, we build curbless shower installations with a Schluter-KERDI waterproofing system, a pre-sloped foam shower tray or site-built mortar bed, and a linear drain when layout allows. We reinforce walls with 2x10 blocking and structural fasteners for future grab bar placement, then install ADA-compliant grab bars (Moen or Delta) at verified heights and anchoring locations.
Materials and specs are chosen for Chicago durability: slip-resistant porcelain tile meeting DCOF recommendations for wet areas, epoxy grout for stain resistance, and cement backer board where needed behind tile. We use pressure-balance or thermostatic mixing valves (e.g., Delta or Kohler) to reduce scald risk and specify comfort-height toilets (often 17"–19" seat height) with proper clearances. Electrical and exhaust fan upgrades are handled to current Chicago code expectations, and we follow ADA 2010 Standards for Accessible Design as a practical benchmark for accessible layouts, even in private homes.
Chicago clients also care about clean logistics—permit guidance when walls move, dust control in occupied homes, and respectful coordination with building engineers in The Loop or Streeterville. Our accessible bathroom remodeling in Chicago focuses on outcomes you can feel: safer transfers, easier reach ranges at the vanity, and a shower you can enter without stepping over a tub. The result is a bathroom that looks like a high-end renovation but functions like an accessibility upgrade, built with manufacturer-backed product warranties and documented installation specs.
A homeowner in Beverly near 95th Street contacted us after her father moved in following a rehab stay. The existing bathroom had a 15" high tub wall, a glossy tile floor, and a narrow 24" door that made a walker difficult to maneuver—plus the toilet sat close to the vanity, leaving little transfer space. She wanted an ADA / Accessible Bathroom Remodel in Chicago that still fit the classic style of her Chicago bungalow. We scheduled an in-home assessment and measured the room with a Bosch laser, then proposed widening the doorway (where framing allowed) and reworking the wet area into a curbless shower with a linear drain aligned to existing plumbing to minimize slab and joist disruption. We opened the walls to add continuous 2x10 blocking around the shower and toilet zones for secure grab bar anchoring, installed a Schluter-KERDI waterproofing membrane, and set slip-resistant porcelain tile with epoxy grout for easier cleaning. For safety and comfort, we installed a thermostatic mixing valve to control water temperature, a handheld shower on a slide bar for seated use, and a comfort-height toilet with improved clearances. We upgraded the ventilation fan to better manage humidity (important during Chicago winters when windows stay closed) and replaced the vanity with a unit that improved knee clearance while keeping storage. Outcome: her father could enter the shower without stepping over a curb, use stable grab points during transfers, and move through the bathroom without turning sideways. The homeowner also got a modern, cohesive finish that matched the home’s style, along with manufacturer warranties on fixtures and a written workmanship guarantee for the installation.
We offer same-day service for most ada / accessible bathroom remodel needs in Chicago. Our local team can typically arrive within hours of your call.
Serving Chicago from our Des Plaines location — Des Plaines Bathroom Remodel Contractors Pro is just a short drive away.
Send a message or call to book your free in-home bathroom design consultation with Des Plaines Bathroom Remodel Contractors Pro in Des Plaines. We typically schedule consultations within the same week and provide written fixed-price quotes within a few business days of the visit.
