The Portland crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Monroe 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.
Maybe you feel a bit nervous every time you step over that high slippery barrier of your standard bath. This is actually a very common worry for folks who want to stay in their own homes as they get older. Our dedicated team helps you transform your bathroom into a secure haven by fitting a specialized, low-threshold bathing unit with a leak-proof door. By choosing to upgrade today, you regain your independent lifestyle and protect yourself from dangerous slips.
Actually, we make this whole process incredibly easy by coming right to your home to look at your layout. You get a completely free written estimate during this visit, with no pressure at all. This means you discover exactly what it takes to modify your space without spending a single penny upfront.
Getting your peace of mind back is simpler than you think. Our local crew handles everything from pulling out your old high-sided basin to plumbing in the new deep-soaking system. Click our estimate link now to book your free in-home consultation.
First of all, these specialized units let you sit comfortably while the water rises around you. This setup eliminates the need to lower your body all the way down to the floor level. Which means your knees and back do not take a beating every time you want to clean up.
Additionally, the integrated contoured seating offers incredible support for your body. You can just lean back and let the warmth soothe your muscles. On top of that, we install heavy-duty grab bars right where you need them to make standing up completely effortless.
To help you compare your options, we put together a simple table of what these units bring to your home:
| Feature Installed | Immediate Benefit to You |
|---|---|
| Ultra-low entry step | No more tripping over high barriers |
| Watertight door seal | Keeps your bathroom floor dry and safe |
| Contoured built-in seat | Allows you to bathe while sitting upright |
| Fast drainage technology | Minimizes waiting time before exiting |
Consequently, you do not have to worry about shivering while you wait for the water to drain away. Our advanced fast-drain systems empty the basin in a flash. This lets you open the door and step out onto dry land without catchin' a cold.
Naturally, you might wonder how we get such a large, specialized tub through your doorways. Our experienced installers measure every single inch of your halls and doors before we even load the truck. This careful planning ensures a smooth delivery without any scratches on your walls.
Next, we carefully remove your existing cast iron or acrylic fixture. We always clean up the subfloor underneath to check for hidden water damage or mold. Fixing these issues early prevents major structural headaches down the road.
After that, we run new heavy-duty plumbing lines to match the high-flow requirements of your new unit. This step is crucial because you want your tub to fill up fast. Our team secures the base of the new unit to make sure it never shifts or squeaks when you step inside.
Sometimes, your old water heater might not have enough capacity to fill a deeper basin. We always check your current heating system during our free inspection. This allows us to advise you on whether you need a quick upgrade to enjoy endless hot water.
Fortunately, many modern homes can handle the extra volume with just a few minor tweaks. We explain every option clearly without using confusing jargon. You get to make the final decision based on your personal budget.
Besides the main unit, we also install secondary safety features like non-slip flooring textures. These specialized surfaces give your feet extra traction even when soapy water covers the base. This layer of protection keeps you steady on your feet throughout your bath.
Moreover, we position handheld showerheads at the perfect height for your reach. This lets you rinse your hair without bending your neck at weird angles. You control everything from a safe, seated position.
Living in a quiet community of just 1,065 residents means we treat every client like our next-door neighbor. We understand the specific home styles found throughout Portland, Wisconsin, from cozy older farmhouses to modern ranches. Our team knows how to adapt to local plumbing codes perfectly.
We focus on providing durable, high-quality fixtures that do not require constant maintenance. This saves you money on future repairs.
Whether your home sits in the main town area or out in the surrounding rural ZIP codes, our mobile service truck comes directly to your driveway. We bring all our tools and samples with us. You get to see the materials firsthand in your own lighting.
On the flip side, some folks worry that these units look too institutional or clinical. However, we offer beautiful surround walls that look like premium tile or natural stone. This gives your space a touch of cozy charm while keeping it incredibly easy to scrub clean.
Another common concern is the potential for leaks around the door frame over time. We prevent this by using premium pressure-sealed gaskets that actually tighten as the water level rises. This smart design guarantees a dry floor every time you bathe.
Now, you might think this project takes weeks to finish, leaving you without a bathroom. Actually, our skilled crews usually complete the entire swap in just one or two days. This fast turnaround minimizes disruption to your daily routine.
Ultimately, your safety and independence in your own home are worth protecting. Delaying this upgrade only increases the risk of an accidental fall on hard tile. Taking action today ensures you can enjoy your home for many years to come.
So, we invite you to reach out to us for a friendly, no-obligation chat about your bathroom goals. We sit down with you, measure your space, and provide a clear, honest estimate. You get all the facts you need to make the right choice for your family.
Do not wait for a scary slip to force your hand. Contact us right now to request your free, personalized estimate. Our local team is ready to build the safe, relaxing bathroom space you deserve.
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 Portland.
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.
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