Question 1

What types of remodeling does Shumway do?

Accepted Answer

Kitchens and bathrooms — that is all we do, and it is deliberate. On the bath side: full bath remodels, walk-in showers, tub-to-shower conversions, walk-in tubs, therapeutic hydrotherapy tubs, accessible and ADA-compliant bathrooms, wall surrounds, shower enclosures and doors, vanities and countertops, flooring, and bath and shower accessories. On the kitchen side: full kitchen remodels, custom cabinets, cabinet refacing, and countertops. As our tub-to-shower page puts it, bathroom remodeling is our only specialty, and it shows. If you want a contractor who does a little of everything, that is not us. If you want the kitchen or the bath done properly, call Aaron.

Question 2

Where are you located, and what areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We are at 12728 Gates Ave in Northfield, Minnesota, and we serve the Twin Cities South Metro area — Northfield, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Faribault, Lakeville, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Farmington, Rosemount, Elko New Market, and Prior Lake. We come directly to you: the consultation, the measuring, and the product samples all happen in your home, so you never have to drive to a showroom to see what your bathroom could look like. If you are near Northfield and not sure whether you are inside our area, call (507) 581-2279 and ask.

Question 3

How do I get a quote?

Accepted Answer

Call (507) 581-2279 or fill out the form on any page, and we will set up a free in-home consultation. Aaron comes out, looks at the actual space, brings samples of the surfaces and colors you would be choosing from, and gives you a price. No showroom trip and no sales presentation. One of our customers put it better than we could: "He sizes the project up and gives you your quote. No B.S." The quote is free and there is no obligation.

Question 4

Are you licensed and insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes — licensed and insured. We are also an authorized Minnesota dealer of The Onyx Collection, and our accessible and walk-in showers are built to ADA-compliant standards. If you need our license or insurance details for your own records, or a lender or association asks for them, call us and we will get them to you.

Question 5

What is The Onyx Collection, and why do you use it?

Accepted Answer

The Onyx Collection manufactures solid-surface shower bases, shower pans, lavatories, tub surrounds, slabs, seats, and other shower components — available in nearly any size, shape, and color. Onyx products carry a lifetime guarantee. Solid surface is non-porous, low-maintenance, crack-resistant, flame retardant, and stain-resistant against everyday bathroom chemicals. There are no grout lines to scrub and no seams to reseal. As an authorized Minnesota dealer, we can spec custom sizes and finishes that aren't available off the shelf.

Question 6

How long does a bathroom remodel take?

Accepted Answer

We can update your bathroom in as little as one day. That is not a slogan — a walk-in shower remodel is typically finished in about one or two days, and we have had customers whose tub-to-shower conversion, new sink, new toilet, new flooring and tiled walls were all done in a single day. Larger jobs take longer, and the honest answer depends on what is behind your walls and which products you choose. Aaron gives you a real timeline at the estimate, and we work to it; several of our reviews mention the job finishing inside the time frame promised, or sooner.

Question 7

How long does a kitchen remodel take?

Accepted Answer

Kitchens vary far more than bathrooms, so we will not print a number here that might not be true for your house. It depends on the scope — cabinet refacing is a much shorter job than full cabinet replacement with new countertops and flooring. What we will do is give you a firm timeline at the estimate, once we have seen the space and you have chosen your materials. If the schedule matters to you, say so up front. Cabinet refacing in particular is worth asking about: it updates the look of the room with far less downtime than a full replacement.

Question 8

Do you offer financing?

Accepted Answer

Yes — ask us about the best financing options available to you. We mention it most often on our walk-in tubs, because accessibility work is often unplanned, but the conversation is open on any project. We also run limited promotional offers from time to time. Those are one offer per new customer, must be redeemed at the time of the estimate, cannot be combined with any other offer, and do not apply to previous orders or estimates. Raise it at the consultation and we will tell you exactly what is available on your job.

Question 9

Can you make a bathroom wheelchair accessible or ADA compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our accessible shower stalls are built with the shower floor level to the bathroom floor — no curb, nothing to step over. People with mobility challenges can walk or transfer in, and wheelchair users can roll straight into our accessible stalls, without giving up style. Our ADA-compliant walk-in showers can be fitted with the safety features you choose: a chair-height seat, safety grab bars, a showering wand, and a single-handle scald-proof plumbing valve. We also offer wheelchair-accessible baths in dozens of styles and colors. If keeping your independence at home is the goal, this is exactly the work we do.

Question 10

What kitchen countertop materials do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Granite, Quartz, Dekton, Solid Surface, Laminate, and Cultured Marble. Each earns its place for a different reason — granite for natural beauty and resilience, Dekton for sheer strength, laminate for versatility. There is no single right answer, only the right answer for how you actually use your kitchen and what you want to spend. Tell us how you cook and how much upkeep you are willing to do, and we will narrow it down with you at the consultation.

Question 11

What kitchen cabinet styles do you offer?

Accepted Answer

Our cabinetry is custom, so instead of picking from a short catalogue you will be choosing materials, finishes and configuration to fit your kitchen and your taste. If your existing cabinet boxes are sound, ask about cabinet refacing — we update the visible surfaces from a wide range of materials and finishes, at a fraction of the cost of full replacement and with far less disruption, and it still transforms the room. We bring samples to the in-home consultation so you can see and handle the options before you decide.

Question 12

What flooring do you install?

Accepted Answer

Carpet, hardwood, ceramic tile, engineered wood, laminates, and exotics including bamboo, rubber and stone — in a wide range of colors, patterns and sizes to suit your budget and taste. Installation is backed by our 100% Money Back Satisfaction Guarantee. If safety is part of why you are remodeling, ask about slip-resistant flooring: replacing a slippery floor is one of the most effective changes you can make in a bathroom, because it reduces the risk of the fall itself rather than only the injury.

Question 13

What is a tub-to-shower conversion?

Accepted Answer

Exactly what it sounds like — we take out the old bathtub and put a shower in its place, without the cost and upheaval of a total bathroom renovation. It is the job we are asked for most, usually for one of two reasons: someone wants the space and the modern look, or stepping over a high tub wall has stopped being safe. Options run from simply expanding the shower space to a full safety build with low-threshold entry, a slip-resistant bottom, and built-in grab bars. Ask about it at the estimate.

Question 14

What is a walk-in tub?

Accepted Answer

A walk-in tub is a bathtub with a door, so you step in on the level instead of climbing over the side. Ours are built with a patented door seal system and a grab bar, and they are designed for easy access and comfortable bathing whatever your mobility. They give you back the freedom to bathe when it suits you rather than when someone is available to help. If you want the therapeutic side as well, look at our hydrotherapy tubs — the benefits of hydrotherapy include reduced muscle inflammation, increased blood circulation, a stronger immune system, and faster healing of injuries. Ask us about financing.

Question 15

Do you have a project gallery?

Accepted Answer

Yes — our gallery page has photographs of completed kitchens and bathrooms, and it is the fastest way to see the quality of the finish rather than read about it. Browse it before your consultation and flag anything you like. Showing Aaron a photograph of the look you are after is worth more than a paragraph describing it.

Question 16

How do I read customer reviews?

Accepted Answer

Our reviews page collects our Google reviews with the customers' names attached, and you can read the full set there. They are worth reading for what they keep returning to: communication and coordination, attention to detail, Aaron being on site and reachable, and jobs finished inside the time frame promised. One customer found him significantly less expensive than the quotes he had from the "metro guys." Another calls him "a true Northfielder." That is the reputation we are protecting on your project too.

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