The Smicksburg crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Indiana 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.
Every single day should start with a feeling of complete safety in your own home.
If you find yourself worrying about slippery bathroom tiles or high steps every time you want to wash up, it is time for a change.
We bring the ultimate solution right to your door with custom setups designed to keep you safe and comfortable.
Think about how nice it would be to just open a secure door, step right inside, and sit down on a built-in seat.
This incredible setup removes the scary balancing act that comes with standard high-walled basins.
Naturally, you want to keep your independence as you get older or deal with mobility challenges, which is exactly why we do this work.
Right now is the perfect time to explore how we can transform your daily routine into a spa-like escape.
You can easily request a completely free estimate from us to see how simple this upgrade can be.
Let us take a closer look at how these specialized bathing systems can change your life for the better.
When you look closely at these heavy-duty units, you will notice they are not your average plumbing fixtures.
These specialized systems feature a secure, watertight swinging gate that seals tight to prevent any messy leaks on your floor.
Which means you never have to swing your legs over a dangerous, slick barrier just to get clean again.
To give you a better idea of what makes these systems so unique, we put together a handy guide.
This quick table highlights the main features of our premium setups and how they directly protect you during your daily routine.
| Special Feature | Your Concrete Benefit |
|---|---|
| Low-step entry threshold | You enter and exit easily without losing your balance or tripping. |
| Contoured built-in seating | You sit comfortably at a natural height instead of struggling to get up from the floor. |
| Leak-proof door seal | Your bathroom floor stays completely dry, preventing dangerous slips. |
| Integrated safety grab bars | You always have a sturdy handhold to steady yourself while moving around. |
On top of these great features, the fast-drain technology ensures you do not have to sit around shivering while the water empties.
This smart design lets you get out quickly and stay warm after you finish your relaxing wash.
Honestly, it makes the whole experience feel like a luxury retreat instead of a stressful chore.
You might be wondering how we actually get one of these sturdy units inside your existing bathroom space.
First, we come out to take exact measurements of your current layout so we can plan the perfect fit.
This careful planning prevents any unexpected surprises or extra construction costs down the road.
After we agree on the best model for your specific needs, we carefully remove your old, outdated tub.
We inspect the underlying pipes and flooring to make sure everything is rock-solid and free of hidden water damage.
This thorough check guarantees your new system will stand the test of time without causing any future headaches.
Next, our team carefully positions the new unit and hooks up the heavy-duty plumbing lines.
We seal every single edge with premium, mold-resistant silicone to keep your walls pristine and dry.
Then, we run a full water test to ensure the door seal holds up perfectly under pressure before we pack up our tools.
Every single homeowner has a different body shape, height, and physical need, which is why custom sizing is so crucial.
You can choose from extra-wide doors, deep-soak designs, or compact units made specifically for tight, historic bathroom layouts.
This wide variety means you never have to settle for a generic, one-size-fits-all product that does not fit your space.
If you prefer a deeper soak to soothe sore muscles, we can install units with heated backrests and hydrotherapy jets.
These advanced features turn a simple wash into a therapeutic session that relieves arthritis pain and improves blood circulation.
You deserve to feel pampered while also knowing you are completely safe from accidental falls.
Living in a quiet, historic area like Smicksburg, Pennsylvania, means your home likely has unique character and older plumbing.
With a tiny local population of just 43 residents, we know how important trust, neighborly respect, and quality craftsmanship are.
We treat your home with the utmost care, just like we would for our own family members who live nearby.
Since the median household income here is around $35,625, we know that investing in home improvements requires careful budgeting.
That is why we focus on offering incredibly fair, transparent pricing without any hidden fees or high-pressure sales tactics.
We serve the entire 16256 ZIP code area, bringing top-tier craftsmanship directly to our rural neighbors who need it most.
Because we understand the local water systems and building styles, we can handle any tricky plumbing hurdles with ease.
This local knowledge saves you time and money because we get the job done right the very first time.
You can rest easy knowing your home improvement project is in the hands of people who truly care about our community.
Waiting too long to address a dangerous bathroom setup can lead to serious injuries that rob you of your freedom.
An accidental fall on hard porcelain or tile can result in expensive hospital stays and long, painful recovery times.
By taking action today, you prevent those scary scenarios before they ever have a chance to happen.
Many folks worry about the temporary mess of a remodel, but our clean crew works fast to minimize any disruption.
We sweep up every speck of dust and haul away your old fixture so you do not have to lift a finger.
This hassle-free service means you can start enjoying your new, safer routine in just a couple of days.
Now that you know how simple and life-changing this upgrade can be, the next step is incredibly easy.
You can reach out to us right now to schedule a friendly, no-pressure visit to your home for a detailed assessment.
This completely free estimate gives you all the facts and pricing options so you can make the best decision for your future.
We believe that everyone deserves to feel secure, relaxed, and independent in their own private sanctuary.
Do not let another day go by feeling anxious about taking a simple, relaxing bath.
Contact us today, let us handle the hard work, and start looking forward to your next soak with absolute confidence!
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 Smicksburg.
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