The Stone City crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Jones 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 you get older. Fortunately, you can reclaim your independence and enjoy a deeply relaxing soak with a customized low-threshold bathing system. By choosing to retrofit your bathroom with a secure, leak-proof access door, you eliminate the scary slip hazards of traditional high-walled tubs.
Our dedicated local team specializes in modifying your current bathroom setup to fit these gorgeous, accessible units seamlessly. Right now, we are offering completely free in-home assessments to help you plan the ultimate upgrade. Let us take the stress out of your daily routine with a fast, professional installation.
This specialized home modification replaces your old high-sided tub with a watertight, walk-in alternative. Because these units feature a very low entry threshold, you only have to step up a couple of inches to get inside. This simple design change drastically reduces your risk of falling on wet bathroom tiles.
Once you are comfortably seated inside, you simply close the heavy-duty door seal and fill the basin with warm water. Many models also include therapeutic hydrotherapy jets to soothe your aching muscles. It is like having a private spa right in your own home.
Our skilled crew handles the entire plumbing and structural setup from start to finish. We make sure the new unit matches your existing decor perfectly. You will love how clean and modern your updated space looks.
To help you compare different setups, here is a quick look at the features we offer:
| Feature | Your Concrete Benefit |
|---|---|
| Low Entry Step | No more lifting legs over high barriers |
| Contoured Built-in Seating | Bathe comfortably while sitting upright |
| Quick-Drain Technology | You do not have to sit shivering while the water empties |
| Safety Grab Bars | Extra stability when standing up or sitting down |
We take pride in serving our neighbors in this historic unincorporated community nestled along the beautiful Wapsipinicon River. Since we operate right here in Jones County, we understand the unique plumbing layouts of homes in the 52252 ZIP code. We love helping the residents of this scenic limestone area improve their daily lives.
Even though our quiet home base has a tiny population of about 192 people, we bring big-city quality to every single job. That is why we offer flexible options to fit different budgets.
When you work with us, you get friendly, down-to-earth service from start to finish. We never use high-pressure sales tactics or confusing jargon. We just deliver honest work that makes your home a safer place to live.
Every bathroom is different, which means a cookie-cutter approach simply will not work for your home. We carefully measure your space to find the perfect size and shape for your new leak-proof tub. This ensures a watertight fit that prevents mold and water damage down the road.
You can choose from a variety of grab bar placements and handheld showerhead options. This customization lets you control your bathing experience with absolute ease. Our goal is to make your daily routine feel like a pampering session rather than a chore.
We want to be completely honest with you about what to expect during the construction phase. Demolishing an old cast-iron or fiberglass tub is a noisy, dusty process that takes some time. However, our team works quickly and cleans up every speck of debris before we leave.
Sometimes, we discover hidden water damage or outdated pipes behind your old walls. If this happens, we fix the issues immediately so your new system functions flawlessly for decades. We believe in doing the job right the first time, even if it takes a little extra effort.
Imagine soaking in warm, bubbling water after a long, tiring day. The built-in air and whirlpool jets target your sore back, hips, and knees to relieve tension. This gentle massage improves circulation and helps you sleep much better at night.
Because these tubs are deeper than standard models, you get full-body submersion while remaining safely seated. This deep-soak design keeps your upper body warm throughout your bath. It is the ultimate way to unwind without leaving your house.
On top of the physical relief, you will gain immense peace of mind. Your family members will stop worrying about you slipping on wet porcelain. That sense of security is truly priceless for everyone involved.
Our premium units are crafted from non-porous acrylic that naturally resists mold, mildew, and bacteria. This means you will spend far less time scrubbing on your hands and knees. A quick wipe-down with a damp cloth is usually all it takes to keep it shining.
This durable material also retains heat much longer than cheap plastic or cold steel. Your bathwater stays nice and hot, allowing you to linger as long as you want. It is a smart investment that saves on water heating costs over time.
Waiting for a deep tub to drain can be a chilly and frustrating experience. That is why we install high-speed drainage systems that empty the basin in a fraction of the time. You can step out of the tub quickly without getting cold.
Our heavy-duty door seals are backed by lifetime leak-proof guarantees. You never have to worry about water ruining your beautiful bathroom floors. We test every single seal rigorously before we consider the job done.
Our process starts with a friendly conversation right in your living room. We look at your current bathroom layout and discuss your specific mobility needs. This helps us design a solution that fits your life perfectly.
Next, we provide a detailed, written estimate with absolutely no hidden fees. We explain every cost clearly so you can make an informed decision. Once you approve the plan, we order your custom unit and schedule the work.
On installation day, we protect your floors with drop cloths and get straight to work. We aim to complete most projects in just a couple of days to minimize disruption to your schedule. You will be enjoying your first warm soak before you know it.
Do not wait for an accidental slip or fall to force your hand. Upgrading your bathroom now is a proactive way to ensure you can stay in your beloved home for years to come. It is a gift of safety and serenity to yourself and your loved ones.
We are ready to drive out to your home in Stone City, Iowa, to give you a personalized assessment. Our friendly team will answer all your questions and help you explore your options. Contact us today to request your completely free, no-obligation estimate!
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 Stone City.
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