The Argillite crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Greenup County. Bathing stays at home, where it belongs.
One number reaches the people who fit the tubs. Say what the bathroom is like and we take it from there.
(844) 578-1861Take your time on the phone. Who does the bathing, how they get around today, the size of the bathroom and the doorways on the way in: that is all we need to set a date for the visit.
Thinking about how you can stay in your beloved home forever without worrying about slippery bathroom floors?
Our dedicated team helps you transform your bathroom into a secure haven where slips and falls become a thing of the past.
You can get a completely free estimate today to see how easy this upgrade really is.
Suddenly, stepping over a high ceramic barrier starts to feel like climbing a small mountain every single morning.
This means you need a smarter way to wash that does not involve acrobatic balancing acts on wet tile.
By choosing a low-threshold basin with a leak-proof door, you reclaim your morning routine and your peace of mind.
Which brings us to the actual setup process which is much faster than a total room remodel.
Our local crew arrives on time, measures your space, and designs a custom fit that matches your existing plumbing.
This hassle-free transition means you get to enjoy a deep, soothing soak without any of the old anxiety.
First of all, these specialized deep-soaking units come packed with safety features that standard models simply cannot offer.
For example, built-in grab bars give you sturdy handholds right where you need them most while moving around.
On top of that, slip-resistant floors prevent your feet from sliding even when the surface is covered in soapy water.
This lets you sit down comfortably on a raised, contoured seat instead of lowering yourself all the way to the floor.
Because of this ergonomic design, you will not strain your knees or your lower back when you want to stand up.
Naturally, a fast-draining system empties the water rapidly so you do not sit there shivering while waiting to open the door.
To give you a better idea of what to expect, we put together a quick comparison of these features:
| Safety Feature | Daily Benefit For You | Technical Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Low entry step | No tripping hazards | Less than four inches high |
| Contoured built-in seat | Comfortable upright soaking | ADA-compliant height |
| Dual-drain technology | Fast exit after bathing | Drains in under eighty seconds |
| Hydrotherapy jets | Soothes sore muscles | Adjustable direction and pressure |
As you can see, every single detail serves the purpose of making your life simpler and much more secure.
We take great pride in explaining these technical bits without any confusing jargon so you know exactly what you are buying.
If you want to explore these options in person, we are ready to drive out and chat with you.
Now, you might be wondering if this project requires tearing down your entire house and ruining your budget.
Actually, our skilled installers usually finish the swap in just a day or two without making a massive mess.
We carefully extract your old, outdated basin and prepare the subfloor to support the weight of the new heavy-duty unit.
Consequently, we must ensure the plumbing lines align perfectly to prevent any future leaks behind your drywall.
We install premium brass fixtures and robust sealants that withstand thousands of hours of hot water exposure.
This level of craftsmanship ensures your investment remains rock-solid and beautiful for decades to come.
After we hook up the water lines, we run a comprehensive pressure test to verify the door seal is completely watertight.
Which means you will never have to worry about puddles ruining your bathroom floorboards or leaking down into the basement.
We clean up every speck of dust before we pack up our tools so your home looks pristine.
Living in Greenup County means you appreciate friendly neighbors who do honest work for a fair price.
We know the local housing stock well, from historic properties to cozy ranches tucked away near the woods.
This regional familiarity helps us anticipate unique plumbing quirks often found in older homes around these parts.
With a cozy local population of 1,672 people, community reputation is absolutely everything to a business like ours.
We treat your home with the same respect we would show to our own grandmother's house during a renovation.
This means no hidden fees, no high-pressure sales pitches, and no cutting corners on the materials we use.
That is why we offer completely free, transparent estimates that detail every single expense down to the penny.
If you live in the ZIP code 41121 area, we are just a short drive away from your front door.
If you suffer from stiff joints or tired muscles, adding air and water jets can change your life.
These gentle massagers target your lower back, calves, and feet to help you unwind after a long day.
This simple addition turns a basic hygiene routine into a luxurious, spa-like escape right in your own home.
Furthermore, you can easily control the pressure of these jets with simple, easy-to-reach buttons that do not require bending over.
Which means you get to customize your bath experience to suit your physical needs on any given afternoon.
We can walk you through these luxury add-ons during your home consultation to find your perfect match.
Indeed, the main reason people invest in these specialized basins is to maintain their personal freedom as they age.
No one wants to rely on family members or hired caregivers just to take a simple shower.
This upgrade allows you to retain your privacy and dignity while staying completely safe from accidental slips.
Because we use high-grade acrylic that resists mold and bacteria, keeping the unit clean requires very little effort.
You will not have to get down on your hands and knees with harsh chemicals to scrub dirty grout lines.
This low-maintenance design lets you spend your time doing what you love instead of cleaning the bathroom.
So, what is the next step to making your bathroom a much safer place for you and your family?
All you have to do is reach out to us to schedule a convenient time for us to visit your property.
We will look at your current layout, measure the doorways, and give you a written estimate with zero obligation.
Then, you can take all the time you need to discuss the options with your loved ones.
We believe in letting our quality work and honest pricing speak for themselves without annoying follow-up calls.
Our goal is simply to help you make an informed decision that improves your daily life.
Do not wait for an accidental slip to force your hand into a rushed home renovation.
Take control of your home safety today by inviting us over to show you what is possible.
We look forward to meeting you in Argillite, Kentucky, USA, and helping you build the bathroom you deserve.
Three ideas carry the whole invention. Once they make sense, the rest of this page is just detail.
You open the door, walk in on a dry floor, sit down and close it. Only then does the water run. Because the door swings into the tub, the water itself presses it against its seal: the fuller the tub, the tighter it holds. The design cannot forget to be shut properly.
An ordinary bathtub asks you to swing a leg over a wall some fifteen inches tall, on wet tile, usually while holding nothing sturdier than a towel bar. A walk-in tub asks for a small step, about the height of a stair riser cut in half, with a grab bar placed exactly where your hand goes looking for one.
The honest cost of the sealed door is that you sit while the tub fills and while it empties. Makers answer with fast drains, often two of them, that send the water away in a couple of minutes, and with heated seats and warm air so those minutes pass kindly. We time both on your own plumbing at the assessment.
We install walk-in tubs, so you might expect us to always recommend one. We will not. If you have not enjoyed a bath in twenty years, a walk-in shower may serve you better, and we will say so at your own sink. Here is the honest picture.
| The question | Walk-in tub | Walk-in shower |
|---|---|---|
| What bathing feels like | A full warm soak, jets if you want them | A quick rinse, standing or on a bench |
| Time it asks of you | Longer: fill, soak, drain | Minutes, in and out |
| Floor space needed | Sits in the footprint of the old bathtub | Wants a little more open floor to work well |
| Budget, installed | Higher, because the door and seal are precision work | Often lower for a simple conversion |
| Sore joints and tired muscles | Warm water and jets do real, daily good here | No soak, so none of the soak's relief |
| Who tends to love it | People who cherish their bath and mean to keep it | People who shower quickly and want easy cleaning |
The deciding question is usually the first row. If the answer to "do you miss your bath" is yes, the rest of the table tends to follow.
We cut it free, shield the floors along the hallway and carry it out gently. Most old bathtubs are gone from the house before lunch.
Walk-in tubs are built to travel through ordinary doorways. Every door on the route gets measured at the assessment, so delivery day holds no surprises.
Your supply lines usually stay where they are. We fit the new valve, the hand shower and the quick drain, and check that your water heater can fill a proper soak.
The door is the heart of the tub, so it gets the slow, careful hour: aligned, adjusted and closed on its seal until the gap reads even all the way around.
When your tub has hydrotherapy, the pumps go in quiet, the lines are purged, and every control lands where a seated bather reaches it without leaning.
Panels and trim close the sides and the caulk lines are drawn clean. Then the tub is filled to the very brim once, and we watch the seal earn its keep.
We would rather tell you this before you fall in love with a tub. A walk-in tub is a home improvement, not medical equipment, and it is paid for out of the household budget the way a new roof or a rebuilt porch is. Anyone who tells you otherwise on a first phone call is selling harder than they are listening.
We make no claim about what any plan, programme or agency might do on your behalf, and we will not guess for them. Those questions belong to the people who administer them, and their answer is the only one that counts. Ask them directly, and ask before you commit to anything, including anything of ours.
What we can do is make the asking easy. Your quote arrives itemized, every line explained, so whoever needs to see it gets a precise document instead of a vague promise. That is the whole of what we control, and we would rather hand you that than a hopeful sentence about somebody else's money.
You tell us who bathes and how they get around, the rough size of the bathroom and how the tub would travel in. A few minutes on the phone, and a date for the visit.
We come to your home, measure the bathroom and every doorway on the route, and listen. No van full of tubs at the curb, no clipboard theatrics, no hurry.
A written quote follows, with each line explained in plain words: the tub, the work, the removal of the old one. Show it to your family. Sleep on it as long as you like.
One crew, one to three days. The old tub out, the new one plumbed, sealed and tested full. Your water is off for hours at a stretch, never for days.
Before we leave, we go through the door, the seat, the drain and the controls with the person who will actually bathe, until every part of it feels ordinary.
| The project | Usual bracket | What sits inside it |
|---|---|---|
| Walk-in soaker tub, installed | $4,000 - $8,000 | The tub, the door, removal of the old bathtub and the full fitting. |
| Hydrotherapy tub with jets | $6,000 - $12,000 | Water jets, warm air or both, with the pumps and controls they need. |
| Bariatric or wide-door tub | $7,000 - $14,000 | Wider seats and doors on a reinforced frame, sized at the assessment. |
| Removing the old bathtub alone | $450 - $1,200 | Folded into the lines above; priced apart only if you stop there. |
| Dedicated electrical circuit | $400 - $1,000 | Heated seats and pumps want their own breaker when the panel has no spare. |
| Walk-in tub and shower combo | $8,000 - $15,000 | One unit that soaks and showers, for households that want both. |
Your bathroom, your plumbing and the tub you choose set the final figure. That is exactly what the assessment is for.
| The feature | What it is | Why it counts |
|---|---|---|
| Low threshold | A step of about four inches into the tub | The climb over a bathtub wall is where most bathroom falls begin. Removing the climb removes the moment. |
| Seat at chair height | A molded seat near seventeen inches, like a dining chair | Sitting down and standing back up stay easy on knees and hips, with no lowering to the floor of a tub. |
| Grab bars where hands land | Fixed bars at the door and beside the seat | Balance never has to depend on a towel bar that was only ever meant to hold towels. |
| Textured floor and seat | Slip resistance molded into the tub surface itself | Wet feet keep their grip without rubber mats that curl, slide and grow things. |
| Anti-scald valve | A mixing valve that caps how hot water can arrive | Skin grows thinner with the years. The valve keeps a hot surprise from ever reaching it. |
You do sit in the tub while it fills, so the wait is real: usually a few minutes, depending on your water pressure and your heater. Many bathers spend it with the warm air running or the hand shower on their shoulders. At the assessment we run your own faucet and give you an honest minute count for your own bathroom, not a brochure number.
The door only opens once the water is gone, so the drain matters. Fast drain systems empty most tubs in about two minutes, and heated seats and warm air keep the chill away while they do. We will tell you plainly which tubs drain fastest on your plumbing around Argillite.
The door seals the way a ship's hatch does: the water itself presses it shut, so a good seal gets tighter as the tub fills. Every tub we fit is filled to the brim and watched before we call the job finished, and the seal carries the maker's warranty. If it ever weeps, we come back, and the trip costs you nothing.
Nearly always, because walk-in tubs are designed to travel through ordinary hallways and door frames. We measure the whole route at the assessment, front porch to bathroom. If a doorway is genuinely too narrow, you hear it from us at your kitchen table, never on delivery day.
Yes, and it happens all the time. We can hold the assessment while you are there in person, on the phone or on a video call, and the written quote goes to whoever is helping with the decision. The walkthrough at the end is always done with the person who will actually bathe.
No. We measure, we listen, we leave a written price, and your house is your own again. Some families decide that week and some take a season. The figure holds as written, and nobody from our side will camp on your phone line.
Pan around for the terrain and the distances; the place lists at the bottom of this page name each community we can drive to from here.
One sealed door between you and the bath you have been missing.
Call (844) 578-1861