Most Austin contractors talk about ADA compliance. We build it. From assessment to certificate of occupancy, BlueprintOS handles the full compliance journey — so you don't start a project you can't finish.
For bathroom remodels, ADA compliance means creating a space usable by people with mobility impairments — including wheelchair users, those with balance or strength limitations, and aging homeowners. It isn’t a checklist; it’s a design philosophy. Done well, an ADA-compliant bathroom is also more valuable, more marketable, and more comfortable for everyone in the household.
Minimum 60” diameter clear floor space for wheelchair turn. Toilet and sink positioning must not intrude on this radius.
Installed at toilet and in shower. Must support 250 lbs of force. Tile work, blocking, and stud placement must be planned before drywall goes up.
Toilet seat height 17–19” from finished floor. Sink rim no higher than 34”. No pedestal sinks in accessible bathrooms.
Zero-threshold shower entry. Roll-in showers require a 60” x 30” clear area. Transfer showers need a 36” x 36” min with L-shaped bench.
Anti-scald valves mandatory. Paddle-style faucets and lever handles preferred over knobs for one-handed operation.
Bottom of reflective surface no higher than 40” above floor. Towel bars, toilet paper dispensers at 48” max reach height.
We’ve scoped hundreds of ADA remodels. Here’s exactly what the process looks like with BlueprintOS — and why most contractors get step three wrong.
We visit the property, evaluate the existing bathroom layout, measure all critical clearances, and identify structural constraints (wall studs, plumbing locations, subfloor condition). This is where we catch the things that would blow the budget later — load-bearing walls that need moving, subfloors that can’t hold a roll-in shower, drain locations that require re-routing.
We produce a floor plan with compliant clearances, fixture placement, and material selections. For owner-occupied homes, we can often proceed with a variance if full compliance creates genuine hardship. For rentals and commercial properties, we build to code — full stop. Material selections prioritize slip resistance, durability, and ease of maintenance for aging-in-place clients.
Austin’s Development Services Department requires a permit for any bathroom remodel that modifies plumbing or electrical. For ADA scope, we also file a Texas Accessibility Review (TAR) with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) — required for any bathroom in a commercial or multi-family property, and strongly recommended for single-family. Most contractors skip the TDLR review. That’s how you end up with a completed remodel that fails inspection and can’t be sold.
We coordinate demolition, plumbing reconfiguration, subfloor preparation (includes proper blocking for grab bars), tile work, fixture installation, and final inspection. Our crews are trained on ADA-specific tolerances — grout lines, threshold heights, and surface transitions are held to tighter specs than a standard bath remodel.
These ranges reflect current Austin market pricing for permit-ready, TDLR-reviewed ADA-compliant remodels. Every project is scoped individually — these are starting points, not quotes.
| Scope | What’s Included | Est. Range (Austin) |
|---|---|---|
| Grab Bar + Accessibility Upgrade | Add blocking, install grab bars, lower towel bars, swap faucet hardware, ADA lever handles. No plumbing changes. | $2,800 – $5,600 |
| Accessible Half Bath Conversion | Convert powder room to full accessible bath — roll-in shower, raised toilet, lowered sink, compliant clearances. Minor plumbing. | $8,400 – $14,000 |
| Full ADA Bathroom Remodel | Complete gut to ADA spec: roll-in shower, accessible toilet/sink, grab bars, non-slip flooring, anti-scald, compliant lighting. Full permit + TDLR. | $14,000 – $28,000 |
| Commercial / Multi-Family (per unit) | TAR-required ADA spec per Texas Accessibility Standards. Includes structural review, TDLR filing, DSAS inspection. Typically larger footprint. | $18,000 – $42,000+ |
Pricing varies based on material selections, scope of plumbing/electrical work, and whether the structure requires modification. All estimates include permit and TDLR filing fees. Final scope confirmed after assessment.
Every project gets a Texas Accessibility Review filed with the TDLR. We’ve seen homes fail inspection because the contractor never filed — costing the owner thousands in rework.
Austin DSC permit + TDLR TAR. We handle the paperwork, track the timelines, and follow up so nothing sits in review indefinitely.
Grab bar blocking goes in before drywall. Roll-in shower drain placement is decided before the subfloor is sealed. We catch these in assessment — not mid-build.
Your project status, timeline, follow-up dates, and inspection schedule — all visible in real time. No black-box remodeling.
Start with a free on-site assessment. We’ll measure the space, identify structural constraints, and give you a scoped estimate — no commitment required.
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