Round Lake, IL
If your bathroom in Round Lake is starting to feel risky—slick tile, a high tub wall, or a tight doorway—an ADA / Accessible Bathroom Remodel can prevent the next fall before it happens. From homes near Round Lake Beach’s busy corridors to older properties closer to Grant Woods Forest Preserve, Fox Lake Bathroom Remodel Contractors Pro designs safer bathing spaces that look updated and function like a mobility-first room.
Round Lake homeowners often call us after a near-miss: a slip stepping over a tub, a walker that won’t clear a narrow jamb, or a toilet that’s too low for safe transfers. In Round Lake, we frequently see bathrooms built with tight 1960s–1980s layouts and moisture issues that show up around subfloors and tub flanges—especially in homes that experience Lake County freeze/thaw cycles. Our ADA / Accessible Bathroom Remodel in Round Lake focuses on widening usability without turning the room into a “hospital bath,” using Schluter-DITRA uncoupling membranes and low-VOC MAPEI mortars to control movement and moisture.
For accessible design, we start with measurements and clearances: turning radius targets, approach space at the vanity, and shower entry width. Our carpenters and tile setters use a Bosch laser level, Stabila digital angle finder, and a Laticrete Hydro Ban waterproofing system to build curbless or low-threshold shower pans with a code-correct slope to the drain. We reinforce walls with 2x blocking for Moen or Delta grab bars, install comfort-height toilets (often Toto), and set anti-scald pressure-balance or thermostatic valves that meet ASSE 1016 performance expectations. For floor safety, we specify DCOF-rated porcelain tile and textured mosaic at wet zones to improve traction.
When planning an accessible bath remodel Round Lake residents can trust, we align the build to recognized accessibility guidance like the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (commonly used as a benchmark) and ICC A117.1 concepts for reach ranges and clearances, while still following current Illinois Plumbing Code and local permitting requirements. We use moisture-resistant materials—cement backer board, exterior-grade fasteners, and stainless steel screws for accessories—so grab bar anchors stay solid. Many fixture lines we install include manufacturer warranties (for example, Moen limited lifetime warranty on select products), and our workmanship is backed with a written installation warranty.
Results matter in Round Lake: clients want a bathroom that supports aging-in-place, post-surgery recovery, or multigenerational living while staying easy to clean. We’ve helped residents reduce trip hazards by eliminating tub lips, improving lighting with damp-rated LED fixtures, and adding lever-handle hardware for arthritic hands. A typical ADA / Accessible Bathroom Remodel in Round Lake also includes exhaust improvements—like upgrading to a Panasonic WhisperCeiling fan—to protect drywall and paint from humidity, which is a common complaint in compact baths across the area.
A homeowner near the Round Lake Metra station in the Highland Lake neighborhood called after her father’s knee replacement made their second-floor tub/shower combo unsafe. The immediate problem: a 16-inch tub wall, glossy tile floor, and no stable place to grab—plus the bathroom door pinched the walker’s clearance. We scheduled an on-site assessment within the week, mapped the room with a Bosch GLM laser measure, and proposed an ADA / accessible bathroom remodel plan focused on transfers, traction, and water containment. Our crew removed the tub, inspected the subfloor (found localized water staining near the old tub drain), and repaired the joist bay before waterproofing. We built a low-threshold shower using a Schluter-KERDI system with a linear drain placement to keep slope consistent and make entry easier. We installed a fold-down teak shower seat, added in-wall blocking and mounted a Moen 9" and 12" grab bar set at ergonomically appropriate heights, and upgraded the mixing valve to a thermostatic control to reduce scald risk. For the floor, we set a matte porcelain tile with a higher DCOF and used a smaller mosaic in the shower pan for added grip. To address access, we changed the swing to a wider, outswing door and installed lever handles, then replaced the toilet with a comfort-height model and added a soft-close seat. We also improved visibility with a damp-rated LED ceiling light and a GFCI-protected vanity circuit. Outcome: the father could step into the shower without lifting over a tub, transfer safely using the grab bars and seat, and the homeowner reported easier cleaning and fewer humidity issues after the Panasonic fan upgrade—while the bathroom still looked like a modern remodel, not an institutional retrofit.
We offer same-day service for most ada / accessible bathroom remodel needs in Round Lake. Our local team can typically arrive within hours of your call.
Serving Round Lake from our Fox Lake location — Fox Lake Bathroom Remodel Contractors Pro is just a short drive away.
Get your free design consultation scheduled today. Our team in Fox Lake handles full bathroom remodels, walk-in shower installs, tub-to-shower conversions, and ADA-accessible bathroom builds — all with in-house licensed trades and fixed-price written quotes.
