Guide · Aging in place
A bathroom you can stay in for good.
Most people come to us for one of three reasons: a parent is moving in, someone is recovering from surgery, or they're planning to stay in the house for good. Here's what makes a shower safe to use at any age, what it costs, and showers we've built for exactly that.
At a glance
Walk-in shower
From $11,300
Curbless shower and floor
From about $17,400
Fold-up teak seat
From $550
Grab bars
$150 each
What matters most
What makes a shower safe at any age.
Getting in and out
A low curb, or no curb at all, so there is less to step over
A wide opening, or a door-free entry
Controls near the entry, so you can set the water before stepping in
A matte slab floor for grip, envelope-cut to slope to the drain
Once you’re inside
Grab bars mounted into solid blocking, not just drywall
A built-in slab bench or a fold-up teak seat within reach of the controls
A handheld spray on a slide bar that works seated or standing
Shelves placed where you can reach them without bending or stretching
Accessible projects
Showers we built for easier living.
Tub-to-shower, Walk-in shower · Evesham, NJ
Accessible Slab Shower with a Teak Fold-Down Seat in Evesham, NJ
A safer, grout-free slab shower built for a parent, with a teak fold-down seat, grab bars, a handheld spray and a sliding glass door.
Tub-to-shower, Walk-in shower · Hainesport, NJ
Accessible Shower with Grab Bars and a Fold-Down Seat in Hainesport, NJ
A peeling, leaking painted tub enclosure replaced with a grout-free slab shower with a low curb, grab bars and a fold-down Moen seat.
Shower remodel, Walk-in shower · Medford, NJ
Walk-In Slab Shower with Grab Bars and Corner Shelves in Medford, NJ
Sue's walk-in slab shower in Medford, with grab bars, slab corner shelves and a handheld spray, built for safety and easy cleaning.
Full bathroom, Tub-to-shower · Hammonton, NJ
Accessible Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Hammonton, NJ
A downstairs hall bath turned into a walk-in shower with a bench and handheld spray for an aging parent moving into the home.
Tub-to-shower · Evesham, NJ
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Evesham, NJ
A tub swapped in five days for an easy-entry walk-in shower for a family member, with Travertino Bianco slab walls and a quartz-capped ledge.
Tub-to-shower, Walk-in shower · Evesham, NJ
Walk-In Shower with a Built-In Bench in Evesham, NJ
An oversized tub swapped for a walk-in Travertino Chiaro shower with a built-in bench and storage ledge, so getting in and out stays easy for years to come.
Reviews
What these clients tell their neighbors.
★★★★★
“I was impressed at how well the company responded to my first inquiry into renovating our bath for my mom for safety reasons.”
Catherine K. · Evesham, NJ · Google
★★★★★
“They got my input on where I wanted the shelving and accessories placed.”
Sue A. · Google
★★★★★
“We have been in our home for 25 years and decided to update/remodel a home we love rather than move to a newer home.”
Melissa J. · Google
Questions
Aging in place FAQ.
What height should grab bars be?
The ADA standard for public buildings puts horizontal grab bars 33 to 36 inches above the floor, and many homeowners start there. In a home shower the right spot depends on who uses it, so we mark the locations with you and put solid blocking behind the walls before the slabs go up.
Can I add grab bars later?
Yes, as long as there's blocking behind the wall. We add blocking wherever you mark it before we close up the walls, so bars can go on now or whenever you need them. Grab bars are $150 each.
Do I need a walk-in or a curbless shower?
A walk-in shower keeps a low curb, takes 3 to 5 days and starts at $11,300. A curbless shower has no step at all, which matters for a walker or wheelchair, but it needs a new slab floor and takes at least 8 days. It starts at about $17,400 when the rest of the room is already opened up; otherwise it is part of a full bathroom remodel, from $26,900.
Can you turn a tub into a walk-in shower?
Yes, it is one of our most common jobs. The tub comes out and a walk-in slab shower with a low curb, a seat and grab bars goes in its place. Tub-to-shower conversions start at $11,300.
Is a porcelain slab shower floor slippery?
Not in a matte finish. Our matte slabs meet the slip-resistance (DCOF) requirements for interior wet areas. Polished and satin slabs stay on the walls and on dry floors.
How long will the bathroom be out of use?
Most walk-in showers take 3 to 5 days on site. A curbless shower takes at least 8 days.
Design & price online
See what a safer shower would cost.
Design your shower in the Swish Shower Builder and see your estimated cost as you go, no email needed. When it looks right, book your on-site estimate.
Or call (856) 497-9474