The Ringle crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Marathon 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.
Slips and falls in the bathroom can change your life in a single second. Because of this scary reality, many local homeowners are looking for smart ways to upgrade their bathing spaces. By choosing a low-threshold soaking setup with a leak-proof door, you can finally reclaim your independence and peace of mind.
Our dedicated team travels directly to your home to assess your current layout and discuss your needs. This means you get a personalized plan tailored to your specific bathroom footprint. Best of all, we provide a free estimate so you can make an informed decision without any pressure.
Investing in your safety today prevents major headaches down the road. Since we handle the entire process from start to finish, you do not have to worry about hiring multiple contractors. Let us help you transform your daily routine into a secure, spa-like experience.
This specialized home improvement involves removing your old high-walled basin and replacing it with a custom unit featuring a secure swing-in or swing-out entryway. Thanks to this clever design, you only have to clear a tiny step of just a few inches to get inside. Once you step in, you can sit down on a raised, molded seat that keeps you stable and secure throughout your bath.
These specialized units also come loaded with supportive grab bars, slip-resistant floors, and fast-draining technology. If you struggle with balance or joint pain, these features make a massive difference. You will no longer have to perform dangerous balancing acts just to get clean.
| Key Feature | Direct Benefit for You |
|---|---|
| Ultra-low step-in threshold | Eliminates the risk of tripping when entering the tub |
| Contoured built-in seating | Allows you to bathe comfortably while seated safely |
| Heavy-duty grab bars | Provides sturdy handholds for effortless standing and sitting |
| Hydrotherapy jets | Soothes sore muscles and improves circulation naturally |
Naturally, your peace of mind increases when you know you can bathe without assistance. Many folks worry that these units look too clinical, but modern designs actually blend beautifully with your existing decor. You get the ultimate combination of high-end utility and gorgeous styling without sacrificing your personal taste.
Attempting a DIY job on a complex plumbing project usually leads to watery disasters under your floorboards. Because these units are heavy and require precise leveling, hiring a seasoned crew is absolutely essential. We make sure your subfloor is rock-solid and perfectly level before we even think about bringing the new unit inside.
On top of that, we seal every single seam with premium, commercial-grade materials to prevent mold growth. This meticulous attention to detail protects your home from hidden water damage that can cost thousands to fix. Our crew takes pride in leaving your home spotless, hauling away your old heavy cast-iron or acrylic basin at no extra charge.
Our friendly installers understand the local homes in Marathon County, where houses often have unique older plumbing configurations. Whether your property sits near the quiet woods of Ringle, Wisconsin, or closer to the highway, we arrive on time and ready to work. With a local population of 1,711 residents, we treat every customer like a true neighbor.
Every homeowner has different physical needs and aesthetic preferences. For example, you might prefer heated backrests to keep you warm while the water drains out. Others might choose hand-held shower wands that let you wash your hair without getting water in your eyes.
During our initial consultation, we walk you through all these exciting add-ons to build your perfect setup. We also look at your water heater capacity to ensure you have enough hot water to fill the new system. This step-by-step planning guarantees you will never get stuck shivering in a half-filled tub.
You might think a remodel like this will take weeks and turn your home into a dusty construction zone. Fortunately, our experienced crew can often complete the entire swap in just one or two days. We respect your schedule and work efficiently to minimize any disruption to your daily life.
We use protective drop cloths to shield your carpets and hardwood floors from dirt and debris. Once the job is done, we run a thorough water test to verify that every seal is 100% watertight. You get to enjoy your brand-new, secure soaking oasis immediately after we pack up our tools.
When you look at the numbers, remodeling your bathroom is far cheaper than moving into an assisted living facility. Staying in your beloved home as you age is a priceless benefit that keeps you connected to your community. This simple upgrade provides the physical support you need to maintain your daily routine independently.
Furthermore, homes equipped with modern accessibility features are highly attractive to buyers looking for multi-generational living spaces. Even if you do not plan on selling anytime soon, you are adding real value to your property. It is a win-win situation for your physical safety and your financial future.
To help you plan, we offer completely transparent pricing with zero hidden fees. We look at your current plumbing, the size of your bathroom door frames, and your preferred model to give you an accurate quote. This honest approach ensures you know exactly what to expect before any work begins.
Taking the first step toward a safer home is much easier than you think. All you have to do is reach out to us, and we will schedule a convenient time to visit your property. We will measure your space, answer all your questions, and leave you with a detailed, no-obligation quote.
Do not wait for a dangerous slip or fall to force your hand. Taking action today ensures you can enjoy a warm, relaxing bath with total confidence and zero fear. Contact our friendly team right now to book your in-home consultation and start planning your bathroom upgrade.
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 Ringle.
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