The Bunker Hill crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Morgan 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.
Finding a safe way to bathe without slipping can feel like an uphill battle when your mobility starts to change. Fortunately, our local team provides the ultimate setup to help you regain your independence and enjoy your daily routine again. If you want to transform your bathroom into a secure haven, we are ready to visit your home and give you an estimate today.
Making the decision to upgrade your bathroom is a big step toward peace of mind. Because traditional high-walled basins present a major tripping hazard, switching to a low-threshold entry system changes everything for your daily safety. You can simply open the watertight door, step inside over a tiny ledge, and sit down on a comfortable molded seat.
This layout means you never have to balance on one wet foot while trying to climb into a deep basin again. Since our units seal completely when closed, you can fill the basin with warm water while sitting safely inside. Many folks find that this setup brings back a sense of freedom they thought they had lost forever.
Naturally, you might worry about sitting in the cold while the basin drains before you can open the door. To solve this issue, our modern systems feature fast-draining technology that empties the basin in a flash. This lets you step out quickly without shivering, which keeps the whole experience cozy and stress-free.
Trying to tackle this kind of plumbing and remodeling project on your own can lead to major headaches. Since these specialized units are heavy and require precise leveling, hiring a local crew ensures the job gets done right the first time. Our team handles every single detail, from removing your old cast-iron basin to hooking up the new fixtures.
We also make sure your home plumbing can handle the water volume and that your water heater is up to the task. This means you will not run out of hot water halfway through your relaxing soak. On top of that, we seal every seam with commercial-grade silicone to prevent hidden mold growth behind your walls.
Here is a quick look at how our setup compares to traditional options:
| Feature | Standard Basin | Our Low-Threshold System |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Height | 15 to 20 inches | Under 4 inches |
| Seating | None (must sit on floor) | Contoured ADA-compliant seat |
| Safety Features | None built-in | Grab bars and textured floor |
Working with a team that knows your specific neighborhood makes a massive difference in the quality of service you receive. We understand the local housing styles around the 46914 ZIP code area, which often feature unique plumbing configurations. Since we operate right here in this part of Indiana, we can get to your home quickly to measure your space.
Even though our quiet community has a cozy population of just 888 residents, we believe everyone deserves top-tier service. Our in-home consultations are designed to give you honest pricing without any high-pressure sales tactics.
When we visit your home, we take precise measurements of your doorways and hallways to ensure a smooth delivery process. This careful planning prevents damage to your walls and keeps the installation day running smoothly. Which means you can relax while we do the heavy lifting without disrupting your whole household.
Every homeowner has different physical needs and aesthetic preferences, so we offer a wide variety of customizable features. For instance, you can choose to add soothing hydrotherapy jets that target sore muscles and stiff joints. These warm water massage jets can help ease tension after a long day on your feet.
If you prefer a gentler sensation, air jets are also available to create a soft, bubbling massage. We also install heavy-duty grab bars exactly where you need them to assist with standing up and sitting down. This personalized approach ensures your new setup fits your body perfectly.
Furthermore, we can add heated backrests to keep your upper body warm while the basin fills up with water. This extra touch of luxury turns a simple bath into a spa-like experience right in your own home. You deserve to feel pampered while staying completely safe.
Slip-resistant floors are a standard feature in all of our installations because we refuse to compromise on your safety. This textured surface provides excellent traction for your feet, even when soapy water is swirling around. Additionally, the door handles are designed for easy gripping, which is perfect for folks with arthritis.
We also install anti-scald valves to prevent sudden temperature spikes when someone else in the house flushes a toilet. This protects your sensitive skin from accidental burns and keeps the water temperature perfectly stable. Your peace of mind is our absolute priority throughout this entire process.
Many people worry that remodeling their bathroom will turn their home into a dusty construction zone for weeks. However, our experienced installers can usually complete the entire swap in just one or two days. We take great care to protect your carpets and clean up every speck of dust before we leave.
This rapid turnaround time means you will not be without a working bathroom for very long. We also haul away your old fixtures at no extra charge, saving you a trip to the local landfill. We treat your home with the exact same respect we would show to our own families.
Investing in your safety today can prevent costly accidents tomorrow and allow you to stay in your beloved home for years to come. Our friendly local team is ready to answer all your questions and show you the best options for your space. We provide detailed, upfront estimates so you know exactly what to expect before any work begins.
You do not have to struggle with an outdated, dangerous bathroom any longer. Contact us today to request your no-obligation home assessment and take back your bathing independence.
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 Bunker Hill.
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