Reinforcement is the part nobody sees
In a 1990s or 2000s subdivision bathroom, wall cavities were framed for a standard vanity and towel bar — not for the load a grab bar or a fold-down seat needs to carry. Adding that reinforcement, and getting curb-free shower slope right, are structural questions before they're finish questions.
Build a complete scope
- Where reinforcement and blocking are needed, and why
- Threshold height, pan slope, and clearance for the fixtures being requested
- Materials suited to a wet, frequently-used accessible bathroom
- Permits, inspection, and sign-off where required
- Exclusions, warranty terms, and change-order process
Cary context
Cary is dominated by planned neighborhoods, late-twentieth-century homes, premium renovations, and continuing infill on Piedmont clay. Homes here tend to be recent enough that structural surprises are less common than in older housing stock, which can make accessibility retrofits more predictable to scope.