Wellesley
bathrooms,
waterproofed first.
Walk-in showers, tub conversions, tile, vanities and glass — scoped in writing, built by one team, with the work behind the tile done right.
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Same bathroom.
Rebuilt.
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BeforeAfter
Rebuilt on a new floor plan
Same bathroom — compare the vanity wall, the glass-block window and the sliding glass door. Walls opened, reframed to the new layout, insulated, re-plumbed, then tiled and finished.
The tub alcove became a shower
Reframed, new drain set, and the base, walls, corners and seams waterproofed as one system before any tile went on.
Bigger and brighter,
same footprint.
The bathroom this page is about — what the homeowners asked for and what went in.
Light, modern, built to last
Floating vanity · walk-in shower · tile floor · lighting
The homeowners wanted the room to feel bigger and brighter without changing the footprint. The floating vanity leaves the floor open, and one tile family runs from the shower across the floor.
- Wall-mounted floating vanity in a warm wood-look finish, white integrated sink, brushed nickel faucet.
- Framed mirror lit by a four-globe gold vanity light bar.
- Walk-in shower in large-format white marble-look porcelain, floor to ceiling; white and gray hex mosaic shower floor; recessed niche.
- Large hexagonal marble-look porcelain continues across the bathroom floor.
- One-piece elongated toilet, new ceiling fan with light, recessed lighting.
Facts: as published on the project page
Six steps, in order.
Nothing skipped.
Most of what makes a shower last is hidden once the tile goes up. So here it is.
Walkthrough & scope
We look at the room with you, measure, and talk through what stays and what goes: tub or shower, vanity size, storage, lighting and ventilation.
Written estimate
You get a written scope that lists the work item by item. Change anything you like before you sign.
Demolition & rough work
Floors and the path through the house are covered and the work area sealed off. Then the old tile and fixtures come out, framing is adjusted and a new drain is set where the layout needs it.
Rough work · Needham
Inspection, then the base
Where your contract includes plumbing and electrical work, it is done by licensed tradespeople we partner with. When an inspector asks for a change, we build to it: in one Needham bathroom we made a custom 32 × 36 inch shower base on site after the rough-in inspection.
Custom base · Needham
Waterproofing, then tile
Every shower gets a full waterproofing layer — base, walls, corners, seams and the niche — before a single tile goes up. Then tile, glass, vanity, fixtures and paint.
Before tile · Needham
Final walkthrough
We go through the room with you, work through the punch list, and leave it clean.
The whole room, one contract.
Shower, tile, vanity, lighting and ventilation planned together, so every piece fits and nobody waits on another crew.
Walk-in showers
Frameless or sliding glass, niches, benches, rain heads and hand showers.
Tub-to-shower conversions
The old tub alcove rebuilt as a walk-in shower.
Tubs
New tubs with glass doors and waterproofed surrounds.
Vanities
Floating or standing vanities, mirrors, medicine cabinets.
Tile & niches
Wall and floor tile, mosaics, built-in niches.
Light & air
Recessed lights, sconces and exhaust fans vented properly.
Electrical & plumbing
Done by licensed tradespeople we partner with — scheduled and coordinated by us, so you don't manage separate contractors.
One team, one schedule
One point of contact from the first walkthrough to the last punch-list item.
Three more, in detail.
What we actually did in each one, as recorded for that project.
Three baths plus the fix-list
Three bathrooms · kitchen repairs · repairs around the house
- Walk-in shower built on a mortar base with full waterproofing, sliding glass door and niche.
- Second bath fully torn out: new tub, wall and floor tile, vanity, toilet and exhaust fan.
- First-floor bath renovated.
- Kitchen: drywall repaired and painted, tile under the range hood, new faucet.
- Around the house: attic stair rail repaired, attic shower valve replaced, shed doors fixed.
Facts: project contract + job record
A shower added where there wasn't one
New walk-in shower · custom base · tile · glass
- Part of the wall and wood floor opened in the corner; framing modified for the new shower.
- Hot and cold lines run up from the basement; new shower valve and drain.
- Custom 32 × 36 inch base made on site after the rough-in inspection ruled out the planned 32 × 32.
- Marble-look wall tile, hexagon mosaic floor, frameless glass door, glass corner shelves.
- Walls patched and painted; wood floor repaired where it meets the shower.
Facts: as published on the project page
Bathtub to walk-in shower
Walk-in shower · floor · vanity · lighting · fan
- Tub alcove reframed, new drain set, base built and waterproofed; cement board on the shower walls.
- Large-format marble-look porcelain on walls and floor, pebble mosaic shower floor, two-shelf niche.
- Handheld sprayer on a slide bar, sliding glass doors in nickel.
- New vanity, toilet and mirror; original wainscoting and linen closet kept.
- Exhaust fan moved closer to the shower; recessed lights, GFCI outlet and new sconces.
Facts: as published on the project page
A quick look inside.
In their words.
Eric and his team did an amazing job in my house renovating three bathrooms and fixing a multitude of issues around the house. … They left my house clean, spotless, and in time for the Holiday season.
Eric texted with updates throughout the project. They laid down drop cloths, sealed off the work area, and cleaned up every single day. The tile work is flawless, grout lines are perfect, and every fixture was installed with precision.
Great communication throughout the project, top-notch quality work from start to finish. Will definitely use Sun Shore Construction again.
Eric was the best contractor we have ever worked with. He under promised and over delivered. … Communication was excellent.
Scope of project: Bathroom renovation, kitchen backsplash install, balcony tile install. … Before starting construction, Eric meticulously laid out protection for the floor and matted the work area to ensure that the floor remained clean.
Before you call.
Still unsure? Call (857) 858-2600 — English or Chinese.
Can you turn our tub into a walk-in shower?
Usually, yes. The existing tub alcove is often the right footprint for a walk-in shower, with no walls or plumbing moved across the room. What matters is underneath: the framing, the drain, and a waterproofing system installed before the tile.
Can you add a shower to a half bath?
Often, yes. It depends on where the supply lines and drain can come from, what the framing allows, and what size shower base the inspector will accept. We settle those details at the walkthrough.
How does the estimate work?
We visit first and look at the room with you. Then we send a written estimate that lists the work item by item, so you can change it before you sign. Materials are handled separately: choose your own, or we help you buy them and give you the receipts.
Who does the plumbing and electrical?
Licensed tradespeople we partner with. We schedule and coordinate them as part of your project, so you deal with one team.
Do you handle permits?
When the work needs a building permit, we file it. Licensed tradespeople we partner with handle the plumbing and electrical work and permits where your contract includes them.
Is the work covered after it's finished?
Yes. Warranty terms, including the labor warranty period, are written into your contract.
Tell us about your bathroom.
Send the form or call. We'll set up a walkthrough, then follow with a written estimate.
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