The Edgartown crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Dukes 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.
Every single day we take our balance for granted until a slippery bathroom floor suddenly reminds us how risky a simple shower can get.
If you or your loved ones are starting to feel a bit anxious about stepping over that high barrier of a traditional basin, you are definitely not alone.
Fortunately, we can help you transform your daily routine into a stress-free experience by introducing a specialized, low-threshold bathing system that keeps your feet firmly on the ground.
By choosing this smart home upgrade, you instantly eliminate the fear of slipping on wet porcelain tiles.
This means you can continue living independently in the place you love most without constantly worrying about painful falls.
Our team is ready to visit your home and give you a free estimate to customize this setup for your exact space.
When you think about it, modifying your home is really about investing in your long-term freedom.
We believe that everyone deserves a soaking experience that feels like a private spa rather than an obstacle course.
Let us take a closer look at how these accessible bathing units can completely change your life for the better.
To begin with, these specialized deep-soaking vessels feature a watertight door built right into the side of the unit.
This clever design allows you to step inside without lifting your legs more than a few inches off the floor.
Once you are safely inside, you simply latch the heavy-duty door shut and let the warm water fill up around you while you sit on a raised, molded seat.
On top of that, these units come loaded with safety features like built-in grab bars and textured slip-resistant floors.
Which means you never have to struggle to stand up or lose your footing while rinsing off.
We make sure to install high-capacity drains too, so the water empties out super fast when you are done, allowing you to exit without shivering.
Naturally, some folks worry about leaks around the door seal over time.
However, the advanced pressure-sealed gaskets we use actually utilize the weight of the water to press the seal tighter against the frame.
This smart engineering guarantees a completely dry floor outside your bathing area every single time you use it.
To help you compare your options, we put together a simple breakdown of how this setup compares to a standard basin:
| Feature | Standard Basin | Accessible Hydrotherapy Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Step-In Height | Typically 14 to 18 inches | Usually 2 to 6 inches only |
| Seating Area | None (must sit on floor) | Contoured, chair-height built-in seat |
| Safety Grab Bars | Must be anchored to drywall | Integrated directly into the heavy-duty shell |
| Water Depth | Very shallow | Deep chest-high immersion possible |
Living on an island like Martha's Vineyard brings unique challenges when it comes to home renovations and plumbing.
Our dedicated team regularly services the beautiful historic coastal community of Dukes County, ensuring top-tier craftsmanship for every resident.
We know the local building codes inside and out, which saves you from major headaches down the road.
Because we operate right here in the local area, we can easily navigate the narrow streets and unique architectural styles of this historic region.
Whether you live in a cozy cottage or a spacious property near the harbor, we adapt our methods to respect your home.
Our specialists are very familiar with the local water systems and home layouts in the 02539 ZIP code.
This geographic familiarity allows us to arrive promptly at your door for your complimentary consultation.
We understand that the local population of about 422 year-round residents values trust, reliability, and neighborly service.
With a median household income of around $59,875, we also know that local families want high-quality home modifications that offer real, lasting value for their hard-earned money.
First, we start by carefully measuring your existing bathroom layout during our initial visit.
This lets us determine the exact size and shape of the new unit needed to fit into your current alcove.
We always aim to minimize the need for major demolition, which keeps your overall costs down and reduces mess.
Next, our skilled technicians will carefully remove your old, outdated tub and inspect the underlying pipes and subfloor.
If we find any hidden water damage or weak floor joists, we fix them immediately before placing the new unit.
This thorough approach ensures your new system sits on a rock-solid foundation that will last for decades.
After that, we run the dedicated plumbing lines and secure the heavy-duty drain system.
We then position the new leak-free enclosure, level it precisely, and seal all the edges with premium mildew-resistant silicone.
Finally, we run a complete water test to ensure every jet, faucet, and door seal works flawlessly before we clean up our workspace.
Depending on your personal preferences, you can customize your new unit with several therapeutic upgrades.
For example, heated backrests keep you warm and cozy while the basin fills up with water.
This prevents you from getting chilled during those brisk coastal winter nights.
Additionally, you can opt for soothing air jets or hydrotherapy nozzles that gently massage tired muscles and joints.
This turns a simple daily necessity into a deeply relaxing ritual that you will look forward to every single day.
We can walk you through all these options during your free on-site consultation to find the perfect fit for your budget.
We also offer handheld showerheads with easy-to-grip handles and extra-long hoses.
This allows you to wash your hair and rinse off effortlessly while remaining safely seated the entire time.
It is all about customizing the space to give you maximum independence and peace of mind.
Now is the perfect time to take control of your safety and upgrade your home for the future.
Do not wait for an accidental slip or fall to force your hand when you can make this smart upgrade today.
Our friendly local team is ready to guide you through the entire process from start to finish.
By requesting a free, no-obligation estimate, you will get clear answers tailored specifically to your home.
We will inspect your plumbing, discuss your specific needs, and provide a detailed plan without any high-pressure sales tactics.
Contact us today to schedule your visit and take the first step toward a safer, more relaxing home lifestyle!
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 Edgartown.
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