The Metcalf crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Edgar 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 bathtub can feel like climbing a mountain as the years slip by or when mobility issues start acting up.
Fortunately, you can swap out that old hazardous basin for a modern, low-threshold door-access soaking system that keeps you safe and independent.
This smart upgrade eliminates the high step-over barrier that causes so many slips and falls in the bathroom.
Local homeowners often worry about losing their independence, but this simple home modification changes everything.
By choosing a sealed-door bathing unit, you gain peace of mind and get to enjoy a therapeutic soak without any fear of slipping.
We travel right to your home to evaluate your layout and provide a complete, no-obligation project assessment absolutely free.
Our experienced crew handles the entire swap from start to finish so you do not have to lift a finger.
Which means you get a gorgeous, leak-free setup tailored to your body and your space.
Let us look at how this practical bathroom transformation can make your daily routine stress-free again.
Every single home has its own unique plumbing quirks, which is why a personalized site visit is so important.
When we arrive at your property, we measure your current footprint to find the perfect fit for your new accessible bath.
This keeps costs down because we try to match your existing plumbing lines whenever possible.
Our professional crew carefully extracts your old heavy cast iron or fiberglass tub without damaging your walls.
After that, we inspect the subfloor for any hidden water damage or rot to ensure a rock-solid foundation.
This guarantees your new watertight door-access bath sits perfectly level and remains stable for decades.
Once the base is secure, we hook up the specialized fast-drain systems and the thermostatic control valves.
These high-capacity drains pull water out of the basin in under eighty seconds, so you do not sit there shivering.
On top of that, we seal every single joint with industrial-grade mildew-resistant silicone to prevent any future leaks.
To give you a better idea of what to expect, here is a quick breakdown of how the project flows:
| Project Phase | Key Activities | Main Benefit for You |
|---|---|---|
| Site Assessment | We measure your space, check water pressure, and inspect existing drain lines. | Ensures a perfect fit with zero surprises during the actual hookup. |
| Old Tub Removal | We carefully extract the old basin and dispose of all the heavy debris. | You do not have to haul heavy trash or clean up a messy bathroom. |
| Plumbing Alignment | We install fast-draining hardware and heavy-duty anti-scald faucets. | Prevents burns and lets you empty the tub rapidly when you are done. |
| Final Sealing | We level the unit, secure the safety bars, and apply watertight seals. | Gives you total structural stability and prevents mold behind your walls. |
Safety remains the absolute number one priority for anyone looking to upgrade their bathing experience.
That is why these specialized enclosures come with built-in contoured seating, heavy-duty grab bars, and slip-resistant floors.
These integrated elements work together to keep you upright and steady throughout your entire bath.
Beyond the safety aspects, these deep-soak units offer incredible therapeutic benefits for sore muscles and stiff joints.
You can choose models equipped with gentle hydrotherapy jets or air channels that massage your lower back and legs.
This targeted water action stimulates circulation and helps relieve chronic pain while you rest comfortably.
Furthermore, the heavy-duty door seals are backed by lifetime warranties to ensure they never leak a single drop.
When you close the latch, the water pressure itself helps press the silicone gasket tight against the frame.
Which means you can fill the deep basin all the way up to your chest without worrying about flooding your floor.
You can choose between an inward-swinging door or an outward-swinging door depending on your physical needs.
Inward doors are excellent for tight bathrooms because they do not swing out into your limited floor space.
However, outward doors provide much easier transfers if you use a wheelchair or a walker to get around.
We help you weigh these options during our free home visit so you get the ideal setup.
This ensures you can enter and exit the basin with absolute ease and zero physical strain.
We take our time to explain how each design interacts with your specific bathroom layout.
Many homeowners prefer adding heated seating elements to keep their upper body warm while the water fills.
This premium option prevents you from getting chilled during those first few minutes of your bath.
It is a simple addition that makes a massive difference during our cold Illinois winters.
We also install handheld shower wands that let you wash your hair and rinse off easily while seated.
This gives you the flexibility of a standard shower combined with the deep soaking power of a premium spa.
You get the best of both worlds in one single, space-saving package.
Attempting to install one of these heavy, complex systems on your own usually leads to massive headaches.
These specialized units require advanced knowledge of carpentry, electrical wiring, and precision plumbing to work safely.
One small mistake can lead to hidden water leaks that slowly rot your floor joists over time.
Our professional crew brings all the specialized tools and years of hands-on experience to get the job done right.
We know how to handle the heavy lifting and the tight corners without damaging your home.
This saves you time and protects your investment with proper labor warranties that DIY jobs simply do not have.
Additionally, we understand the local building codes and structural requirements for homes in Edgar County.
Whether you live in a cozy spot with the ZIP code 61940 or near the heart of town, we have you covered.
We treat your home with the utmost respect and clean up every speck of dust before we leave.
We believe in being completely transparent with our neighbors because buying a new bath is a significant decision.
The main drawback is that you must sit inside the unit while it fills up and while it drains out.
This is why we always recommend high-capacity valves and rapid-drain systems to minimize your waiting time.
On the flip side, the incredible safety benefits and the physical relief you get make this a life-changing investment.
You no longer have to worry about slipping on wet porcelain or needing help from a family member just to clean up.
It restores your privacy and dignity, which is truly priceless for anyone wanting to age gracefully in place.
Here is a quick comparison to help you weigh your options clearly:
If you are ready to reclaim your bathroom and enjoy worry-free bathing, we are here to help.
We serve the wonderful community of Metcalf, Illinois, which has a charming population of about 180 residents.
With a median household income of $32,750, we know how important it is to get real, honest value for your hard-earned money.
Our team never uses high-pressure sales tactics or confusing jargon to force you into a decision.
We simply sit down with you, look at your bathroom, and give you a straightforward, free estimate for the work.
This lets you make an informed choice on your own terms without any added stress or anxiety.
Take the first step toward a safer, more relaxing home life by requesting your free quote today.
We will answer all your questions and help you design the perfect accessible bath for your needs.
Let us help you make your daily routine something you look forward to once again!
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 Metcalf.
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