Chicago Bath Works
Chicago bathroom remodeling

Grab bar blocking

Plywood blocking is installed across the wet wall so a grab bar can be added later without opening the tile. It is far easier before the wall closes.

Accessible and aging in place on one of our Chicago jobs

Why this is worth doing properly

A bathroom you can keep using. Most of the work is invisible when it is done well: blocking inside the walls, a floor without a step, and heights set for the person who actually lives there.

What you get from us

  • 01

    The wet area is waterproofed as an assembly

    A bonded membrane covers the wet area. Every corner, fastener and pipe is sealed, then the assembly is flood tested before tile goes on.

  • 02

    You see what was behind the old tile

    If we find rot, a notched joist or an old leak, you get photos and a written price before we cover anything up.

  • 03

    One crew, start to finish

    The same crew handles the job from demolition to final silicone. Separately licensed plumbing and electrical contractors work on our coordinated schedule.

  • 04

    Small jobs are welcome

    One vanity, one leaking shower or a set of new fixtures. We quote the smaller jobs many remodelers pass over, with the same care as a full gut.

137 services, one room

Grab bar blocking is one of 10 things we do under accessible and aging in place, and one of 137 across the whole catalogue.

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