The De Lamere crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Sargent 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.
Slipping on wet tiles is a scary thought that keeps many of us awake at night. This is why upgrading your bathroom with a secure, accessible bathing unit makes perfect sense. By choosing a low-threshold option with a sealed door, you finally get to enjoy your daily bath without any fear of falling.
Our team of local installers visits homes in Sargent County to help folks regain their bathing independence. We believe that everyone deserves a safe way to clean up. Because of this, we offer completely free home assessments to plan your upgrade.
Think about how nice it will feel to step over a tiny three-inch barrier instead of a high tub wall. This simple change protects your knees and keeps you safe. Let us handle the heavy lifting while you focus on choosing the perfect features for your home.
When you look at these specialized units, you will notice they are packed with clever safety engineering. A heavy-duty door seal prevents water from escaping onto your bathroom floor. This means your bathroom stays dry and safe from mold growth.
On top of that, built-in contoured seating offers a comfortable place to sit while washing up. You do not have to struggle to stand on slippery surfaces anymore. Which means your daily routine becomes a relaxing, stress-free escape.
To help you understand the options, we put together a quick guide of the most popular features:
| Special Feature | Daily Benefit For You |
|---|---|
| Low-entry threshold step | No more tripping or balancing on one leg |
| Hydrotherapy massage jets | Soothes sore muscles and aching joints |
| Quick-drain technology | Fast water removal so you can exit quickly |
| Heated backrests | Keeps you warm while the tub fills up |
Every single feature serves a specific purpose to make your life easier. For example, the sturdy grab bars give your hands a reliable place to grip. Consequently, you feel fully in control of your movement at all times.
First, we need to inspect your current plumbing setup to ensure everything aligns perfectly. Our friendly crew checks your water heater capacity and drain pipes. This ensures your new system functions at peak performance from day one.
After the initial check, we carefully remove your old outdated bath fixture. We take great care not to damage your existing walls or floorboards. This keeps the work area clean and minimizes the disruption to your household.
Next, we slide the new airtight unit into place and connect the heavy-duty brass fixtures. We double-test every single seal to guarantee a lifetime of leak-free performance. Finally, we clean up every speck of dust before we leave.
Many homeowners worry that their bathroom is simply too small for this kind of upgrade. Fortunately, these units come in various dimensions designed to fit standard bath alcoves. This means we can usually install them without tearing down your walls.
In addition to standard sizes, we offer extra-wide models for added roominess. These spacious options give you plenty of space to find your perfect position. As a result, you get a tailored fit that matches your body type.
Trying to tackle this project as a weekend DIY task can lead to major water damage. A single loose connection behind the wall can rot your subfloor over time. Hiring a dedicated local installer protects your home investment.
Besides saving your floors, professional work ensures your manufacturer warranty remains fully valid. We know all the local building codes like the back of our hand. This gives you absolute peace of mind that the job is done right.
Imagine soaking in warm water that covers your chest while you sit comfortably upright. Traditional shallow tubs simply cannot offer this level of deep soaking relaxation. It is like having a private spa right in your own home.
Furthermore, the textured slip-resistant floor keeps your feet planted firmly. You can move around with confidence, even when soapy water covers the bottom. This brings back the joy of bathing that you might have lost over the years.
Let us help you stay in the home you love for many years to come. Installing an accessible tub is a smart investment in your future independence. It also gives your family members great relief knowing you are safe.
Some folks prefer air jets that gently bubble, while others love the deep pressure of water jets. We can customize the jet configuration to target your specific sore spots. This helps you recover from a long day of hard work.
Additionally, we can install handheld showerheads that let you wash your hair with ease. You can control the water flow with a simple button on the wand. This makes rinsing off a breeze without getting water in your eyes.
We also offer quick-fill faucets that cut down the time you spend waiting for the water to rise. Nobody likes sitting in a cold tub while it slowly fills up. This high-flow hardware gets you warm and cozy in no time.
When we visit your home in De Lamere, North Dakota, we keep things simple and friendly. We do not use high-pressure sales tactics or pushy pitches. We just look at your space, listen to your needs, and give you a straight answer.
Our free estimate covers all materials, labor, and the removal of your old tub. There are no hidden fees or surprise charges when the bill arrives. This honest approach is why your neighbors trust us with their homes.
Upgrading your bathroom also increases the overall value of your property. Buyers love seeing modern accessibility features already installed. This makes your home stand out in the local real estate market.
More importantly, it saves you from the massive cost of moving into an assisted living facility. Staying in your familiar neighborhood is priceless. This simple bathroom upgrade pays for itself by keeping you independent.
Taking the first step toward a safer bathroom is incredibly easy. You just need to reach out to us to schedule your free home consultation. We will walk you through all the styles and find a solution that fits your budget.
Do not wait for an accidental slip to make this important decision for you. Being proactive is the best way to protect your health and happiness. Our team is ready to help you transform your bathroom into a safe haven.
Contact us now to book your free, no-obligation home visit. We look forward to meeting you and helping you reclaim your bathing independence. Let make your bathroom safe, comfortable, and stress-free today!
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 De Lamere.
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