Walk-in showers in Ossining and nearby towns

What makes a shower walk-in

A walk-in shower has a low curb or no curb, so you step in rather than climb in. It is usually enclosed by a fixed glass panel or a door, sometimes with no door at all if the shower is deep enough. Many people build one where an old tub used to be. Others enlarge an existing stall into the space of a linen closet or an unused corner.

The size matters. A shower that is at least about 36 inches deep feels comfortable, and a doorless design needs more depth so spray stays inside.

The parts you do not see

Every tiled shower depends on a continuous waterproof system: a sloped base, a membrane over the walls and floor, and careful sealing at the drain, the valve, the niche and the corners. Membrane systems are commonly used in Westchester bathrooms, and Trusted Local Contractors lists their material costs separately for that reason. It also notes that repairing a failed shower can cost $10,000 or more. Ask each contractor which system they use and how they test it before tile goes on.

• Sloped base or preformed pan
• Sheet or liquid membrane on walls and floor
• Center drain or linear drain
• Pressure-balancing or thermostatic valve
• Niche or shelf framed and waterproofed with the walls

Glass and drains

Frameless glass looks clean and is easy to wipe down, but it costs more, and the glass company templates it only once the tile is finished. Framed and semi-frameless options cost less. A linear drain along one wall lets the floor slope in a single direction, which works well with large tiles and low or no curbs. A center drain is the traditional choice and works well with small mosaic floors.

Converting from a tub

When a tub comes out, the drain usually needs to move or change size, and the valve often gets replaced. Cast iron tubs are heavy and are usually broken up to remove them. If the house has only one tub, consider resale and young children before converting. Many owners convert the primary bath and keep a tub in the hall bath.

In older Ossining houses

Older homes sometimes have floor joists that were notched for old drain lines, or a tub set on a mortar bed. A careful contractor checks the framing before building a heavy tiled shower, and reinforces it if needed. If your bathroom sits over a finished ceiling, ask how they will handle access to the drain.

Request an estimate

Use the estimate form and choose walk-in showers. Tell us if you are replacing a tub or an existing shower, and what kind of glass you like. A local contractor will reach out to measure and price it.

Walk-in shower costs in Westchester

Published ranges from Trusted Local Contractors. Not quotes.

Rounded published Westchester ranges, not quotes. Curbless entries, stone tile and plumbing moves raise the cost.

Sources: Trusted Local Contractors