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In-home assessment
We walk through the bathroom with you (and a family member if helpful) and identify the safety risks: tub entry, grab-bar locations, lighting, flooring, doorway width. We measure and photograph everything.
ADA + Aging-in-Place · Baltimore
ADA Bathroom Remodel in Baltimore.
Curbless showers, grab bars, comfort-height toilets, wider doorways. Real estimates in 48 hours.
MHIC #149066 Fully insured 40 Google reviews Baltimore-based
Real Numbers
Why families choose us for ADA bathroom work.
If you, your spouse, or a parent is starting to find the bathroom hard to navigate — getting in and out of the tub is risky, the floor is too slippery, the doorway is too narrow for a walker — an ADA-compliant or aging-in-place bathroom remodel is one of the highest-impact safety upgrades you can make. We've built dozens of these across Baltimore City and Baltimore County.
A typical ADA bathroom remodel at Monarch Bay Renovations runs $18,000 to $24,000. That's the all-in number for converting a standard tub-and-shower bathroom into a curbless walk-in shower with grab bars, a comfort-height toilet, a roll-under vanity, and an LVP or non-slip tile floor. Add another $3K to $5K if we need to widen the doorway to 36" for full wheelchair clearance.
What's Included
What our scope covers.
- Curbless walk-in shower — code-compliant slope, linear drain, no threshold
- Grab bars — ADA-compliant placement at toilet, shower, tub if retained
- Fold-down shower seat — wall-mounted, rated for 300+ lb
- Comfort-height toilet — 17-19" seat height for easier sit/stand
- Roll-under vanity — open knee clearance, ADA-compliant sink
- Lever-handle faucets — no twist required for arthritic hands
- Wider doorway — 32" minimum, 36" recommended for wheelchairs
- Non-slip flooring — textured LVP or coefficient-of-friction-rated tile
- Improved lighting — minimum 100 lux at task areas, motion-sensor night lights
- GFCI outlets + exhaust fan — code-compliant electrical updates
Our Process
Step by step.
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Written estimate in 48 hours
Line-itemed estimate with grab-bar quantities, fixture model numbers, tile or LVP product, and a clear timeline. No allowances, no change-order theater.
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Permit + product order
We pull plumbing and electrical permits. Custom items (curbless shower base, grab bars in specific finishes) lead-time 1-2 weeks.
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Demo + rough-in
Existing tub, toilet, vanity removed. New plumbing rough-in for the curbless shower drain. Electrical for lighting + fan + GFCI.
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Build + finish
Shower pan, waterproofing, tile or solid-surface walls, grab-bar blocking installed in framing, fixtures set, flooring laid.
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Final walkthrough
We test every grab bar load, confirm the shower drain slopes correctly, and walk the bathroom with you so you can demonstrate the new layout works for the person who will use it most.
The Baltimore Context
What you need to know.
The Baltimore housing-stock context
Most Baltimore homes were built before 1978. That triggers EPA Lead-Safe protocols for any demo touching painted surfaces. We are certified and follow lead-safe procedures as part of every pre-1978 renovation — no extra charge, but it adds 1 to 2 days to the demo phase.
Baltimore rowhomes have particular ADA challenges: 32-inch doorways are common (need to widen to 36" for wheelchair access), 7-foot basements (irrelevant for bathroom but relevant for whole-home accessibility), and narrow stairs (sometimes a stair lift is the answer when bathroom-only changes aren't enough). We assess the whole circulation path during the initial walk-through.
What makes ADA bathrooms different from regular bath remodels
An ADA bathroom isn't just a regular bathroom with grab bars added. The framing has to include in-wall blocking at every grab-bar location (we run 2x10 horizontal blocking between studs at 30-36" and 56-60" heights). The shower pan has to slope to the linear drain instead of a center drain. The toilet has to be exactly 17-19" seat height (most standard toilets are 14-15"). The floor has to maintain its slip coefficient when wet — many trendy textured tiles fail the wet test.
If you hire a contractor who doesn't do this work regularly, you'll often find the grab bars are screwed into drywall only (they'll pull out under load), the shower threshold has a 1" curb (still trips someone with a walker), or the lighting layout creates shadows over the sink and toilet (defeats the purpose of better visibility).
Common Questions
Answered honestly.
Are ADA bathrooms covered by Medicare or insurance?
Medicare does not directly pay for ADA bathroom remodels. However, some Medicare Advantage plans have OTC or home-modification benefits that cover grab bars and curbless conversion costs. Long-term care insurance often covers ADA bathroom work as a covered home modification. We provide itemized invoices to make insurance claims straightforward.
How long does an ADA bathroom remodel take?
Most ADA bathroom remodels at MBR take 2 to 4 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. The variable is mainly the shower base lead-time — custom curbless bases sometimes take 2 weeks to arrive, in which case we sequence to install the base on a known date and keep the rest of the bathroom usable until then if possible.
Can you remodel only part of the bathroom (e.g., just convert the tub)?
Yes. The most common scope we do is a tub-to-curbless-shower conversion only — keeping the existing toilet, vanity, and floor. That runs $11K to $15K and takes about 10 days. The full $18K-$24K is for a complete bathroom transformation.
Are you MHIC licensed and EPA Lead-Safe certified?
Yes. MHIC #149066. We are EPA Lead-Safe Renovator certified, which is required for any pre-1978 home (the majority of Baltimore housing stock). Lead-safe protocols add 1-2 days to demo but protect occupants — critical when the homeowner has health vulnerabilities.
Do you handle the permits for ADA bathroom remodels?
Yes. Plumbing, electrical, and structural permits as required. Baltimore City permit fees for a typical ADA bath remodel are $200-$500 (included in our estimate). Baltimore County is similar. We file and follow up directly with inspectors.
Will you work with my occupational therapist or aging-life-care professional?
Yes. We've worked with OTs to confirm grab-bar positions, transfer-zone clearances, and approach angles before scoping the project. We bring the OT's drawings into the estimate so everyone — homeowner, OT, contractor — is aligned before demo starts.
Ready to start?
Free in-person walk-through. Written estimate in 48 hours.