The Elliott crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Montgomery 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.
Getting in and out of a standard bath can feel like climbing a mountain as the years roll by.
This is why upgrading to a specialized low-threshold bathing unit with a leak-proof door makes perfect sense for your safety.
If you want to regain your independence without risking a slip, we can help you find the best setup.
Our team travels right to your home to look at your existing space and give you a free estimate.
This layout assessment comes with zero obligations, which means you can plan your budget without any pressure.
You will finally get to enjoy warm, deep soaking sessions again while staying completely safe from falls.
Everyone deserves a bathroom that feels like a private sanctuary rather than a daily obstacle course.
By choosing a modern safety bath setup, you invest in your long-term ability to stay in the home you love.
Let us take a look at your current bathroom layout to design a setup that matches your exact needs.
So what exactly makes these deep-soaking, door-equipped basins so much better than your old porcelain tub?
For starters, they feature an ultra-low entry step that is only a few inches off the ground.
This clever design eliminates the need to balance on one wet foot while swinging your leg over a high barrier.
Once you step inside and secure the heavy-duty door latch, you sit on a comfortable, molded raised seat.
This elevated position is much easier on your knees and back compared to sitting flat on the floor.
After that, you simply fill the basin with warm water and enjoy a relaxing soak up to your chest.
When you finish your bath, the fast-draining system empties the water in a flash so you can open the door.
This means you will not sit shivering while waiting for the basin to empty out completely.
It is a simple, dignified way to clean yourself without needing constant help from family members or caregivers.
Replacing a traditional basin is not a simple weekend project that you can tackle with basic household tools.
Because these specialized safety units are much heavier and taller than standard tubs, they require careful structural planning.
Our skilled local technicians know how to navigate tight hallways and doorways to get the new unit inside safely.
On top of that, the plumbing lines usually need some serious rerouting to handle the high-volume fixtures.
We must align the drains perfectly to prevent any slow leaks that could ruin your subfloor over time.
This careful preparation ensures your new system works flawlessly from the very first day you use it.
Choosing a certified local installer also guarantees that your home stays fully compliant with local building codes.
We take care of all the heavy lifting, old tub disposal, and cleanup so you do not have to worry.
Your peace of mind is our main priority throughout the entire retrofitting process.
| Safety Upgrade Feature | Daily Benefit for You | Installation Complexity |
|---|---|---|
| Low-step threshold entry | Prevents slips and balance loss | Requires precise subfloor leveling |
| Molded contour seating | Reduces strain on hips and knees | Built into the heavy-duty acrylic shell |
| High-speed dual drains | Eliminates shivering while waiting | Needs dedicated plumbing alignment |
| Hydrotherapy air jets | Soothes tired muscles and joints | Requires safe electrical hookups |
Every home has its own unique quirks, especially when dealing with older plumbing systems in southwest Iowa.
Whether you live in a cozy classic farmhouse or a modern ranch, we customize the installation to fit.
We measure your door frames and floor joists to make sure the structure can support the extra water weight.
Speaking of the local area, we love serving the friendly folks in this quiet corner of Montgomery County.
With a local population of around 512 residents, neighbors here truly look out for one another and value hard work.
We bring those same small-town values to every single job site we visit in the 51532 ZIP code area.
Since the median household income here is about $55,000, we know that home renovations are a major investment.
This is why we focus on durable, long-lasting acrylic units that will not crack, fade, or leak over time.
We want your investment to add real value to your property while keeping you secure for decades.
You can customize these specialized safety units with several wonderful upgrades to make your bath feel like a spa.
Many homeowners choose to add heated backrests that keep you warm while the basin fills up with water.
This lovely feature keeps you cozy and relaxed from the second you step inside the door.
Another popular option is the inclusion of therapeutic water jets that target your sore lower back and legs.
These gentle bubbles help ease daily tension and improve your overall circulation while you soak.
You can also opt for handy safety grab bars placed exactly where you need them for extra leverage.
We also offer handheld showerheads that allow you to wash your hair easily while remaining safely seated.
This flexibility lets you enjoy a quick shower or a long, deep soak depending on your mood.
Every single add-on is designed to make your daily routine as easy and enjoyable as possible.
When you contact us for your free home assessment, we set up a convenient time to visit.
Our friendly technician will look over your current bathroom layout and check your water heater capacity.
This is crucial because these deep basins require a good amount of hot water to fill up properly.
After checking the plumbing, we show you different model sizes that can fit into your existing alcove space.
This means we can often avoid costly wall demolition, which keeps your overall project costs much lower.
We then present you with a clear, written estimate that covers all materials and labor fees.
Once you approve the plan, our team works quickly to minimize any disruption to your daily life.
We respect your living space, use protective floor runners, and clean up every speck of dust before leaving.
You will be amazed at how quickly we can transform your old bathroom into a safe haven.
Do not wait for a scary slip or fall to happen before you decide to upgrade your bathroom safety.
Taking action now ensures you can stay in your beloved home independently for many years to come.
Our high-quality installations offer the ultimate combination of safety, convenience, and daily physical relief.
We are proud to serve our local community with honest pricing, excellent craftsmanship, and friendly service.
Let us help you eliminate the anxiety of bath time so you can look forward to your warm soaks again.
Reach out to us today to schedule your free, no-obligation home assessment and estimate.
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 Elliott.
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