The Saint Anthony crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Hennepin 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.
Looking to make your bathroom way safer and way more relaxing right now? You can grab a free estimate today for a total soaking upgrade that changes everything. Read on to find out how simple home upgrades can completely transform your daily routine!
So you are thinking about making your daily wash routine a whole lot easier and safer... Honestly, that is a total game changer for real! Standard tall tub walls get super tricky to step over after a while, and slipping on wet tiles is literally nobody's idea of a good time. Upgrading to a modern step-in soaking system gets rid of those annoying trip hazards completely. That means you get to just open a simple side barrier, step right in with zero fuss, and enjoy a deep warm soak without worrying about losing your footing. It brings back total independence while making your space look like a fancy resort, which is pretty awesome if you ask me!
Now, getting one of these giant soaking basins setup in your house might sound like a huge messy headache at first. But working with local installers who know older homes in Hennepin County makes the whole process surprisingly quick and painless. We come directly to your house, take exact measurements, and check out your existing plumbing lines so there are zero sneaky surprises later. Furthermore, you get a clear plan laid out right in front of you before any real work even starts. Which means you can just sit back, relax, and look forward to your brand new relaxation haven.
On top of that, these deep-soak units come packed with amazing features that make your old standard tub look like a plastic toy. You get soothing water jets that massage your tired lower back muscles after a long day of moving around. Plus, built-in heated seating keeps you totally cozy while the deep basin fills up with hot water. No more sitting on cold acrylic surfaces while waiting for the bath to get warm... talk about luxury!
Living up north means dealing with icy winter days that make our joints feel stiff and super sore. When your body hurts, trying to climb out of a deep old-fashioned tub feels like trying to climb Mount Everest! That is precisely why local home owners in the 55418 area are swapping out their old units for low-step alternatives. Having a low entryway built right into the side wall lets you slip into hot water without straining your knees or hips. It is just a much smarter way to enjoy your home as you get older.
In addition, modern safe-entry units are built with high-grade slip resistant flooring right out of the factory floor. Standard ceramic tubs get slick as ice when soap hits them, which is plain dangerous for anyone at any age. These special textured bottoms give your feet solid traction even when the surface is completely covered in soapy suds. Consequently, you feel totally confident and grounded every single time you step inside your daily wash space.
Besides that safety stuff, having targeted hydrotherapy jets inside your own washroom feels insanely good. The high-powered streams of warm water hit those stubborn knots in your legs and shoulders to melt away daily stress. You do not even have to drive to a high-end day spa or pay crazy membership fees to get that high-end treatment anymore. You just walk down your hallway, shut the tight-sealing door, and let the warm bubbles do all the heavy lifting for your tired body.
You might be asking yourself how a huge new tub actually fits into your current bathroom layout without blowing out your budget. Actually, the whole retrofitting process is way smoother than most folks think it will be! Expert installers carefully slide out your outdated unit, adjust your drain connections, and place the new low-threshold unit right into the exact same footprint. This saves you tons of cash because you do not have to rebuild your entire room from scratch just to get a safe setup.
To give you a super clear picture of how these setups compare to standard builder-grade tubs, check out this handy breakdown below...
| Feature Comparison | Standard Traditional Tub | Step-In Soaking Basin |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Threshold Height | High barrier (14 to 18 inches) | Ultra-low step (3 to 6 inches) |
| Slip Resistance Level | Slippery smooth surface | Built-in textured safety floor |
| Seating Position | Flat on the tub floor | Comfortable raised chair height |
| Built-in Hydrotherapy | Not available | Targeted air and water jets |
| Water Drain Speed | Slow standard gravity drain | Fast dual-drain power system |
As you can see from that chart, upgrading gives you massive benefits across the board. You get a much safer environment paired with high-end relaxation tools that standard bathrooms just cannot offer. And since our crew handles everything from demo work to final clean up, you never have to stress about a thing during the project.
Check this out... the doors on these accessible units use high-tech silicone seals that lock completely watertight. You might worry about water leaking all over your hardwood floor or subfloor, but that special seal pressure locks tight the second you shut the door. It is leak-proof, period! That gives you total peace of mind knowing your home stays totally dry while you soak like royalty.
Equally important is the fast-drain technology built into modern accessibility tubs. Older deep tubs can take almost ten minutes to empty out fully, leaving you sitting there shivering in the cold air. However, dual-drain systems pull water out of the basin in a fraction of the time! That means you can finish your wash, open the side access door quickly, and wrap up in your towel without getting cold.
Furthermore, heavy-duty stainless grab bars are built directly into the frame of the soaking unit for maximum stability. These are not cheap plastic suction cups that pop off the wall when you lean on them! They are anchored straight into solid structural framing to hold your weight securely whenever you stand up or sit down. Having those extra handholds right where you need them makes bathing totally stress-free again.
Did you know you can pick out custom options to match your exact home styling vibe? From sleek brushed nickel fixtures to fancy chrome faucet sets, your new setup can look completely high-end while serving a solid practical purpose. You do not have to settle for an industrial institutional look just to get extra physical support in the washroom!
Along with stylish trim options, micro-bubble therapy systems are getting super popular with local homeowners lately. These micro-jets fill the water with tiny oxygen-rich bubbles that gently clean your skin without needing harsh soap scrubs. It leaves your skin feeling remarkably soft and hydrated, which is a total lifesaver during our dry local winters.
Every home in our beloved city near the historic water tower park has its own unique quirks, especially when it comes to plumbing lines and subfloors. Trying to order a big complex tub online without getting a professional site visit first is a huge gamble that usually leads to costly mistakes. By getting an in-home estimate, an experienced local installer evaluates your water heater capacity, doorway widths, and floor support right on the spot. That guarantees your new setup operates perfectly without any unexpected installation hiccups!
Additionally, working with local tradespeople means you get fast dedicated service from folks who live right down the street. We take real pride in helping our neighbors stay safe and comfortable in the houses they have loved for decades. You get honest advice, transparent project pricing, and top-tier craftsmanship every single step of the way.
Remember that a solid accessible bath upgrade is an investment that boosts your overall home value while keeping you independent for years down the road. Why keep struggling with a risky high-wall bathtub when a easy-access solution is just one quick consultation away? It is all about giving yourself the daily relief and security you genuinely deserve!
So what are you waiting for, my friend? It is time to stop worrying about scary slips and start enjoying the luxurious, soothing soak you have been dreaming about. Contact our friendly local team today to schedule your no-obligation written estimate right in your home. We will measure your space, answer every single question you have, and help you pick out the ideal safe-step tub for your budget... claim your free quote now!
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 Saint Anthony.
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