"I highly recommend Bay State Bath. The installers did a fabulous job efficient ,respectful. When done they cleaned up the area and you would never know they had been here.
If you’re thinking of installing a walk-in shower, do it now, you won’t regret it. I should’ve done it years ago."
"Jeff and crew remodeled my master bath tub/shower. Jeff was professional and a pleasure to work with. His crew and subs were excellent and the project progressed well and met my expectations. I would use Jeff again without hesitation. I recommend him highly."
"Thanks largely to the project manager, Mike, our bathroom addition was completed on budget and on time. Two gifted carpenters, Dan and John, did impeccable work and the subcontractors were great."
"Patriot Bath Remodeling did a tub to shower conversion for me and matched my vanity sink faucet and marble vanity to the shower style and finish. I especially love my overhead shower head and the sliding glass Barn Doors. They make my tiny bathroom seem a bit larger. Their crews did efficient work and were experienced craftsmen . I would put them on your short list for any bath remodeling project."
"I hired Bob to fix an exterior door frame that had some rot in it. He was friendly, punctual, and honest about what I did and didn't need done. He came back himself to do the job within a week or so and also explained to me how to maintain the parts that didn't need his help right now. I would hire him again."
"Beautiful shower. Very professional and competent work team. Removal of tub and installation of walk-in shower, all done in ten hours start to finish."
Tub Shower Conversion questions, answered by experts
Yes, it would be best if you waterproofed your shower walls before tiling. The cement backing board behind the tile is not waterproof; it’s only water-resistant. On top of your tile backing board, be sure to use a waterproof shower membrane before you start installing your shower tiles.
Medicare does not typically cover the cost of a walk-in shower. The federal health insurance program considers a walk-in shower to be a home alteration rather than a medical necessity, even though walk-in showers would assist many people who are eligible for Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicaid are more likely to cover the cost of a walk-in shower. It’s not a guarantee, even with a letter from a physician, and if reimbursement is authorized, it usually comes after the individual pays the upfront installation fee.
In some cases, a broken shower is a maintenance emergency. For example, burst pipes, flooding, and significant leaks all qualify as plumbing emergencies and should be handled immediately. Other shower issues (like slow draining and low water pressure) aren’t as urgent, but it’s still a good idea to address them sooner rather than later.
A hard-to-turn shower handle is usually caused by corrosion or mineral buildup, which clogs the assembly and creates friction inside the valve. Remove the handle and look for signs of corrosion—rust-colored build-up—or mineral accumulation—white build-up. For corrosion, replacing the shower handle is your best bet. For mineral build-up, soak the handle in a solution of water and white vinegar (2:1) for an hour before reinstalling it.
Labor is the most expensive part of a bathroom remodel. If you’re doing a major remodel, structural changes (such as moving walls) and plumbing reconfiguration can be costly. For a standard remodel, the big-ticket items include tiles and new tub or shower fixtures.
The Beverly, MA homeowners’ guide to tub and shower conversion services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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