The Lauderdale crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Ramsey 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 go by. Honestly, those slippery high tub walls are just waiting to cause a nasty slip. By choosing to retrofit your bathing area with a secure, low-step-in alternative, you immediately gain peace of mind and protect your independence.
This simple change keeps you safe in your own home for years to come. Since we specialize in these high-quality bathroom upgrades, we see firsthand how much stress melts away once the new setup is ready. You deserve to feel completely relaxed and secure every single time you want to wash up.
Our friendly local team loves helping neighbors solve this exact problem with zero hassle. To get started, you can request a completely free estimate today to see how easily we can transform your space.
Traditional tubs require you to balance on one foot while lifting your other leg over a high barrier. Because of this awkward motion, many folks start avoiding baths altogether or constantly worry about falling. When we swap out that old hazard for a modern, leak-proof door model, you only have to step over a tiny threshold of just a few inches.
This design makes entering the bath as easy as walking into another room. Plus, you get to sit down on a comfortable, built-in contoured bench rather than trying to lower yourself all the way to the floor. It is a total game-changer for anyone dealing with stiff joints or balance issues.
| Key Feature | Direct Benefit to You |
|---|---|
| Ultra-low entry threshold | Virtually eliminates the risk of tripping while entering |
| Sturdy built-in seating | Saves you from having to struggle to stand up or sit down |
| Integrated grab bars | Provides solid handholds for extra stability and confidence |
| Non-slip textured flooring | Prevents dangerous slips on wet and soapy surfaces |
On top of those safety features, these specialized units come with fast-draining technology so you do not have to sit around shivering while the water empties. You also get to enjoy warm, soothing water that covers your upper body without any fear of overflowing. It brings back the simple joy of a long, warm soak without any of the anxiety.
Every home has a unique layout, which means there is no single option that fits every single bathroom. For instance, some folks prefer a compact model that fits perfectly into a tight alcove, while others want a wider design with deep-soaking capabilities. We help you navigate all these choices, including left-hand or right-hand door swings to match your plumbing setup.
This personalized approach ensures your new system fits your body and your bathroom layout flawlessly. We also look at your existing water heater to make sure it can handle the capacity of your new unit. If needed, we can talk about high-flow faucets that fill up the basin incredibly fast.
During our visit, we take precise measurements and explain exactly how different shapes will look in your current space. This careful planning prevents any surprises during the setup phase. You will know exactly what to expect before we even turn a single wrench.
Some people worry that remodeling a bathroom will turn their home into a chaotic, dusty construction zone for weeks. Fortunately, our experienced crew knows how to work fast and keep things incredibly clean. We start by carefully removing your old, heavy cast iron or acrylic tub without damaging the surrounding walls.
This prep work is crucial because we must inspect the subfloor underneath for any hidden water damage or rot. Once we know the foundation is rock solid, we run the new plumbing lines and align the drains perfectly. We take our time during this phase because a perfect seal prevents future leaks behind your drywall.
After leveling the new unit, we seal every single seam with high-grade, mold-resistant silicone. Then, we perform a rigorous water test to guarantee that the door seal remains absolutely watertight under pressure. We do not leave your home until we are one hundred percent sure everything functions flawlessly.
Staying in the neighborhood you love is incredibly important, especially when you have spent decades building connections here. In this lovely corner of Ramsey County, maintaining your property value while adapting it for senior living is a very smart move. With a local population of around 2,514 residents, many homeowners here are looking for ways to age in place gracefully.
This type of home modification is highly sought after by buyers who want accessible features already installed. With a median household income of $50,909 in this welcoming community, local families understand the value of investing in practical, long-term home improvements. Whether you live near the local parks or closer to the university campus, keeping your home safe is always a top priority.
If you are residing in the local 55113 area, you can easily access our expert local services. We understand the specific architectural styles of the homes in this region, from cozy mid-century houses to newer constructions. Our team always respects your property and treats your home as if it were our own.
Thinking about remodeling can feel a bit overwhelming, but you do not have to figure it out all alone. We offer completely free, no-obligation consultations where we sit down with you, look at your bathroom, and give you an honest price. This transparent process means you never have to worry about hidden fees or pushy sales tactics.
Our friendly technicians will answer every single question you have about plumbing, materials, and scheduling. We believe in providing clear information so you can make the best choice for your family. Let us help you bring back the joy of independent, secure, and relaxing bathing in your own home.
Taking this step now prevents accidents before they ever have a chance to happen. Simply reach out to us today, and we will schedule a convenient time to visit your home and provide your free 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 Lauderdale.
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