01
Functional Walk
We walk the existing bath with the homeowner (and OT/caregiver if requested), identifying mobility challenges and priorities.
ADA & Aging-in-Place Bathrooms
Walk-in showers, grab bars, comfort-height toilets, and roll-under vanities. Universal design that ages with you — without looking like a hospital.
OVERVIEW
Schlickmann Construction designs and builds ADA-compliant and aging-in-place bathrooms across Massachusetts. Walk-in showers, grab bar reinforcement, slip-resistant tile, and roll-under vanities — all with finishes that look custom, not clinical.
An ADA-accessible bathroom isn't just about grab bars. True accessibility means a curbless walk-in shower with proper drainage, a 60-inch turning radius, comfort-height fixtures, lever handles, blocking in walls for future grab bar installation, and a vanity with knee clearance. Schlickmann Construction designs and builds full ADA-compliant bathrooms across Greater Boston for aging-in-place homeowners, accessibility upgrades, and care-recipient households.
Our typical scope: full bathroom demolition, sub-floor reinforcement and waterproofing, plumbing rough-in adjustments (raising toilet flange, comfort-height tub/shower), electrical updates (GFCI, motion-sensor lighting), curbless shower with linear drain, slip-resistant tile, ADA grab bars (or future-proof blocking), comfort-height toilet, walk-in or roll-under vanity, lever fixtures, and adequate lighting for low-vision users.
We're certified Aging-in-Place Specialists (CAPS-trained) and work with occupational therapists when families need a bathroom designed around specific mobility constraints. Many projects qualify for tax credits and Medicare-related financial assistance — we'll point you toward the resources Massachusetts has available.
End-to-end scope — handled in-house.
- Initial accessibility assessment
- Optional OT consultation coordination
- Full bathroom demolition
- Sub-floor reinforcement and waterproofing
- Plumbing adjustments (toilet flange, fixture height)
- Curbless walk-in shower with linear drain
- Slip-resistant porcelain tile
- ADA grab bars (or future blocking)
- Comfort-height toilet
- Roll-under or walk-in vanity
- Lever handles on all fixtures
- Motion-sensor lighting
- Wider doorway (32-36 inches)
- Compliance documentation for tax credits
- 2-year workmanship warranty
What drives your investment
- Existing bathroom layout (relocation requirements)
- Curbless shower vs alcove tub conversion
- Doorway widening (structural)
- Custom vanity with knee clearance
- Tile grade (basic porcelain vs textured non-slip stone)
- Smart-home / motion-activated controls
- Tax-credit documentation needs
First-tier specs & brands
- Curbless shower systems (Schluter, Wedi)
- Linear drains (Quick Drain, Schluter)
- Slip-resistant porcelain and natural stone tile
- ADA grab bars (Moen, Delta brushed nickel)
- Comfort-height Kohler and Toto toilets
- Lever-handle Delta and Moen fixtures
- Motion-sensor LED lighting
ADA-Compliant Bathroom across Greater Boston.
Most of our ADA-Compliant Bathroom projects come from these Massachusetts communities — click through for city-specific details.
OUR PROCESS
How We Deliver ADA-Compliant Bathroom
02
Design & Selections
Universal-design layout, fixture selections that meet ADA 2010, and finishes that blend with the rest of the home.
03
Demo & Reinforce
Tear-out, plumbing relocations for accessibility, full grab-bar reinforcement in walls, and waterproofing.
04
Finish & Train
Tile, vanity, fixtures, glass, and a walkthrough with the homeowner on operating any new systems.
FAQ
Common Questions About ADA-Compliant Bathroom
No. Universal-design bathrooms can be beautiful — frameless glass, designer tile, hidden reinforcement, and decorator grab bars (some that double as shelves or towel bars). We've delivered ADA-compliant master bathrooms that photograph as luxury spas.
Sometimes. Massachusetts has the HOME Modification Loan Program (0% interest, deferred payment) for income-qualifying homeowners. VA Home Improvement Grants cover veterans. Some health insurance and long-term care policies cover bathroom modifications when prescribed.
Yes — we install grab bars, comfort-height toilets, hand-held showers, and slip-resistant tile as standalone projects ($1,500–$6,000) without doing a full remodel. We use stud-finder analysis or open small access points to ensure proper anchoring.
Yes. When the homeowner has an OT, we coordinate the design directly with them — confirming clearances, transfer paths, fixture heights, and equipment specs. OT-coordinated bathrooms are standard for aging-in-place projects with documented mobility needs.
Now Booking · Q2–Q3 2026
Ready to start your ADA-Compliant Bathroom?
Pre-fill your ADA-Compliant Bathroom request and we'll respond inside 4 business hours. Most consultations scheduled within 5 business days.
- 5.0 from 50+ Google reviews
- Licensed CSL-121587 · insured
- Firm budgets — no surprise change-orders
- 4-hour response on every inquiry