For a wheelchair owner, the bathroom is the most important room to adapt. The plumbing upgrades make the space work with the chair.
The curbless shower
A curbless, roll-in shower removes the barrier at the tub. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Burnsville, the linear drain handles the water.
The sink
A wall-hung sink with knee space lets the chair roll under. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Burnsville, the open space is the access.
The toilet
A raised toilet and the grab bars make the transfer manageable. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Burnsville, the height and the bars are the setup.
The faucets
Lever handles and touchless faucets are easier than the knobs. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Burnsville, the lever is the simple upgrade.
The mirror
A tilted or a lower mirror serves the seated user. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Burnsville, the mirror follows the height.
The floor
A slip-resistant floor and the right slope keep the wet space safe. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Burnsville, the drainage is the detail.
The call
Adapt the bath to the chair. Call 888-217-3585 and Burnsville Plumbing Helpers will match you with a Burnsville pro for the design.
Plumbing in Burnsville: what to know
In Burnsville, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Dakota County — from Apple Valley, Savage and Bloomington to ZIP codes like 55337, 55306, 55124 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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If a plumbing issue is beyond a quick fix, don't wait for it to get worse. Call 888-217-3585 and Burnsville Plumbing Helpers will match you with a vetted local pro — usually within minutes. Learn more about plumbing help in Burnsville.