Permit and inspection
We pull the City of Pocatello permit for plumbing and electrical and meet the inspector on site. You get the sign-off record for your file. That protects you at resale and keeps the work legal.
Code-correct accessibility upgrades for every Bannock County home
ADA compliant bathroom remodeling Pocatello ID built for safety and independence
ADA compliant bathroom remodeling Pocatello ID means clear floor space, reinforced grab bars, and a shower you can roll into without a curb. We rebuild bathrooms for Pocatello homeowners, aging parents, and anyone recovering from surgery. Our team pulls the permit, sets the tile, and tests every fixture before we leave. If your current bathroom is a daily obstacle, we fix that.
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About this service
What ADA compliant bathroom remodeling Pocatello ID actually involves
ADA compliant bathroom remodeling Pocatello ID is the process of rebuilding a bathroom to meet the clear-space, grab-bar, and fixture-height standards set by the ADA so a wheelchair, walker, or shower chair fits and functions. In practice that means a 60-inch turning radius, a 32-inch minimum door opening, blocking behind every wall where a bar might go, and a shower with no curb to step over. We open walls, replace the drain and valve, install cement backer board and waterproofing membrane, then set porcelain tile with a wet saw and laser level so the floor drains correctly.
Most Pocatello homes built before 1990 have a 5-foot tub, a 24-inch door, and a vanity that blocks the whole room. That layout fails the moment someone needs a walker. We hear the same story from families near Pocatello Heights and Johnny Creek: a parent comes home from the hospital and the bathroom is the hardest room in the house. An ADA bathroom remodel Pocatello Idaho solves that with a roll-in shower, offset drain, and blocking rated for 250 pounds of pull force.
- ✓ Fewer falls at home
- ✓ Aging in place, not moving out
- ✓ Resale value that holds
- ✓ Code-correct the first time
What's included
What our ADA compliant bathroom remodeling includes
Every ADA job we quote covers the structural work, the waterproofing, and the accessibility hardware. You see the full scope in writing before demo starts, so there is no mystery about what is in the price and what would be an add-on, like a heated floor or a second grab bar.
Grab bar blocking
We install 2x10 blocking behind every wall where a bar could go, rated for 250 pounds of pull. You can add bars later without opening the wall again, and we mark the locations on your as-built notes.
Curbless or low-curb shower
We move the drain, slope the pan at 1/4 inch per foot, and set a linear drain so a wheelchair or shower chair rolls in without a step. A fold-down seat and handheld slide bar come standard.
Waterproofing and tile
Cement backer board, a bonded waterproofing membrane, and porcelain tile set with a wet saw and grout float. We flood-test the pan before tile goes down and seal the grout after.
Comfort-height fixtures
A comfort-height toilet at 17 to 19 inches, lever-handle faucets, and a vanity set at 34 inches with knee clearance. We keep 18 inches of clear floor beside the toilet for a side transfer.
How it works
How our ADA bathroom remodel process runs
We come to your Pocatello home, measure the room, check the door width, and look at the drain location with a moisture meter. You get a written scope and a fixed price the same day. No charge for the estimate, and we tell you upfront if a permit is required.
We pull the City of Pocatello permit and schedule inspection. Demo takes one to two days. We protect the hallway with floor runners, haul the old tub and tile out, and shut the water at the main before we cut anything. You keep a working toilet until the new one is set.
We move the drain for a curbless entry, replace the shower valve, and run PEX piping where the old copper is pitted. Cement backer board goes up, then a waterproofing membrane over the whole wet area. Blocking for grab bars is installed at 33 to 36 inches and documented for the inspector.
Porcelain tile goes down with tile spacers and a grout float. We set the ADA-compliant shower Pocatello Idaho clients ask for: a linear drain, a fold-down seat, and a handheld slide bar. A Kohler or Moen comfort-height toilet and a quartz countertop finish the room. Two to four days for tile and trim.
We run the shower for 20 minutes and check for leaks, test the GFCI outlet, and verify the exhaust fan moves 50 CFM or more. Then we walk the room with you, show you the shutoff, and hand over the warranty paperwork. Most jobs wrap in 10 to 14 working days.
STEP 01On-site measure
We come to your Pocatello home, measure the room, check the door width, and look at the drain location with a moisture meter. You get a written scope and a fixed price the same day. No charge for the estimate, and we tell you upfront if a permit is required.
Tools & methods
Tools and methods we use on ADA bathrooms
Laser level
Sets the shower pan slope and keeps grab bars at a consistent 33 to 36 inches. A laser beats a bubble level on a floor that has settled over 60 years.
Wet saw
Cuts porcelain and ceramic tile cleanly around drains, niches, and door openings. Precise cuts mean tight grout lines and a floor that drains without puddling.
Moisture meter
Checks the subfloor and framing for hidden water damage before we close a wall. Finding rot early saves a second remodel later.
Oscillating multi-tool
Cuts backer board, trims door jambs, and clears old caulk and thinset without damaging the framing behind it.
Pipe wrench and plumber's snake
Used on the drain rough-in and to clear any clogged drain we find during demo. We test flow before the new pan goes in.
Caulking gun
Applies silicone caulk at every wet joint. A clean bead at the pan and corners is what keeps water out of the wall.
Real results
Before and after.
ADA-Compliant Bathroom Remodeling
Tub to curbless shower in Old Town
A 1925 home with a cast iron tub, a 24-inch door, and a leaking shower valve that had rotted the framing behind the tile. The homeowner used a walker and could not get into the tub at all.
After: We widened the door to 34 inches, replaced the valve, moved the drain, and built a curbless shower with a fold-down seat and linear drain. The room finished in 12 working days and passed inspection on the first visit.
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ADA-Compliant Bathroom Remodeling
Master bath accessibility rebuild
A 1980s master bath in Pocatello Heights with a garden tub, a low vanity, and no blocking in the walls. The client's wife had knee surgery and needed a seated shower option.
After: We removed the tub, installed a 60-inch roll-in shower with a bench, set a comfort-height toilet, and raised the vanity to 34 inches with knee clearance. Quartz countertop and porcelain tile throughout.
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Small hall bath for wheelchair access
A 5x8 hall bath near the University Area with a pedestal sink and a standard toilet. The turning radius was under 40 inches, so a wheelchair could not turn around inside the room.
After: We swapped the pedestal for a wall-hung vanity, moved the toilet, and installed a corner shower with a 36-inch opening. The turning circle now measures 60 inches and the door swings out.
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Problems an affordable ADA bathroom remodel in Pocatello ID fixes
Most accessibility problems are structural, not cosmetic. Here are the four we run into most often when we open a Pocatello bathroom wall.
Ask a pro →A 20-inch tub wall you have to step over
We cut the tub out and build a curbless shower in the same footprint. The drain moves, the floor slopes to a linear drain, and you roll or step in with no barrier at all.
No blocking behind the walls for grab bars
We open the wall, install 2x10 blocking rated for 250 pounds, and document the layout. Bars go in solid, and you can add more later without tearing out tile.
A leaking shower valve behind the tile
We replace the valve during the remodel with a pressure-balance or thermostatic model, set the limit stop at 120 degrees, and test it for 20 minutes before the wall closes.
Poor ventilation and low water pressure
We size the fan to move 50 CFM or more and vent it through the roof. We also check the supply lines and clear any clogged aerators or old galvanized pipe that is choking the flow.
Proof you can check
Licensed, insured, and inspected
- EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm · U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- State of Idaho Plumbing License · Idaho Division of Building Safety
- State of Idaho Electrical License · Idaho Division of Building Safety
- TCNA Tile Installation Certification · Tile Council of North America
- ADA Compliance Certification · Accessibility standards training program
Most ADA compliant bathroom remodeling Pocatello ID projects run $12,000 to $28,000 in 2026, depending on size and whether we move plumbing. A basic tub-to-shower conversion with grab bars starts near $12,000. A full gut with a curbless roll-in shower, new tile, vanity, and electrical sits at the top of that range. We give you a fixed written price after the on-site measure.
The core numbers are a 60-inch turning circle, a 32-inch minimum door clear width, grab bars rated for 250 pounds, and a shower with no more than a 1/2-inch curb or a full roll-in entry. Toilet seat height should be 17 to 19 inches, and controls must be reachable from a seated position. We build to those dimensions and document the blocking for the inspector.
Plan on 10 to 14 working days for a typical hall bath and up to three weeks for a master suite where we move the drain and add electrical. Tile and waterproofing need cure time, so we do not rush those days. You will have a working toilet every night except the day we set the new one.
Yes, if you move plumbing, add electrical, or change the shower drain. The City of Pocatello requires a permit for those trades, and the work gets inspected. We pull the permit, meet the inspector, and keep the sign-off in your file. Cosmetic-only swaps like a new faucet or grab bar do not need one.
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Call +1 (986) 336-9053 and we will schedule an on-site measure at your Pocatello home. You get a fixed written price, a permit pulled in your name, and a crew that shows up when we say we will. Estimates are free and there is no pressure to book.
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Call us or send a message and we will get back to you the same business day. We schedule estimates Monday through Friday and can usually get to a Pocatello address within a few days. Tell us what is going on with the bathroom and we will tell you what it takes to fix it.