The Tiverton crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Newport 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.
Thinking about how much easier life gets when you do not have to climb over a giant barrier just to wash up is a game changer. This quick guide shows you how specialized accessible bathing setups keep you secure at home while keeping your independence intact. Read on to find out how local pros make this upgrade fast, simple, and totally stress-free for your household.
Suddenly, that old standard barrier in your washroom feels more like a mountain than a plumbing fixture. If you struggle with balance or have stiff joints, stepping over a high ledger is flat-out scary. Our custom retrofitting services replace those outdated hazards with a secure, low-step entry system that lets you slide right inside without any scary balancing acts.
Which means you can finally stop worrying about dangerous slips on wet porcelain tiles. We install these heavy-duty sealed systems right in your existing layout so you get immediate peace of mind. On top of that, the built-in contoured seating means you can sit down and relax while the warm water does its magic on your tired muscles.
This lets you enjoy a deep, warm soak without ever feeling trapped or helpless. Our team focuses on putting your safety first by adding sturdy grab bars right where your hands naturally reach. You deserve to feel completely relaxed in your own home, and this simple change delivers exactly that quiet confidence every single day.
You might wonder how on earth a door keeps all that water from flooding your floor. These specialized units use a heavy-duty marine-grade pressure seal that locks tighter than a vault when you close the latch. As the water rises, the natural pressure actually helps push the seal even firmer against the frame to prevent a single drop from escaping.
This means your bathroom floor stays bone dry throughout your entire washing routine. To make things even better, we install high-capacity fast drains that empty the basin in under eighty seconds flat. You will not have to sit there shivering while waiting for the water to clear out before you open the door.
We only use premium materials like thick sanitary-grade acrylic and durable fiberglass cores that resist mold. This makes scrubbing a thing of the past because dirt just slides off the non-porous surfaces. It is a smart setup that looks beautiful and saves your back from painful scrubbing sessions.
Choosing the right configuration can feel a bit overwhelming with so many neat gadgets available. We broke down the most popular options in this handy table so you can see exactly what fits your daily routine best.
| Special Feature | Daily Life Benefit |
|---|---|
| Ultra-low entry threshold | No more lifting your legs high, reducing fall risks instantly |
| Hydrotherapy massage jets | Soothes arthritic joints and boosts circulation while you rest |
| Quick-drain technology | Lets you exit the basin almost immediately after bathing |
| Anti-scald mixing valves | Prevents sudden temperature spikes so you never get burned |
Every feature we offer serves a real purpose to make your life simpler. From heated backrests to handheld shower wands, you customize the experience to match your body's needs. It is all about creating a personal sanctuary where you feel completely in control.
Many folks worry that their entire house will turn into a messy construction zone for weeks. Fortunately, our local crew works fast and usually wraps up the main swap in just one or two days. We respect your living space, which is why we lay down protective drop cloths and clean up every speck of dust before we head out.
First, we carefully extract your old cast iron or plastic basin without damaging the surrounding drywall. After that, we inspect your existing pipes to ensure your water lines and drains are in tip-top shape. We upgrade the plumbing on the spot so your new system functions flawlessly from day one.
Next, we slide the new heavy-duty unit into place and level it perfectly using adjustable steel support frames. Once everything is secured, we run a comprehensive water test to verify that the seal and drains work perfectly. You get a fully operational, gorgeous setup without any of the typical remodeling headaches.
Living in our lovely spot in Newport County means dealing with damp coastal air and chilly winters that make bones ache. Our local community of 7,757 residents knows how important it is to have a warm, cozy retreat when the wind blows off the water. We serve homeowners across the entire 02878 ZIP code area with pride and dedication.
Whether your home is a historic cottage or a modern build near the bay, we adapt our methods to fit your unique structure. With a local median household income of $68,850, we know our neighbors value honest work that fits a realistic budget. We do not believe in pushy sales tactics or hidden fees, just straightforward craftsmanship that lasts for decades.
Because we live right down the road in Rhode Island, we can pop over quickly to assess your space whenever you are ready. We understand the specific plumbing quirks of older New England homes, which saves you time and money during the installation. You get genuine local service from folks who care about keeping our seniors safe and independent.
We want you to have all the facts before making a decision, which is why we lay everything out on the table. The obvious downside is that you must sit inside the unit while it fills and drains. For some impatient bathers, those few minutes of waiting can feel a bit tedious at first.
However, the incredible safety benefits far outweigh those minor moments of waiting. You get a deep, luxurious soak that a standard shallow basin simply cannot provide. The physical relief from pain and the sheer peace of mind for your family make this a highly rewarding home improvement.
Another thing to consider is that these units require a reliable water heater to fill up the deep basin. If your current heater is on its last legs, we can chat about options to ensure you always have plenty of hot water. We walk you through every detail so there are absolutely no surprises down the road.
Taking the first step toward a safer home is much easier than you think. We offer consultations right in your home to measure your space and discuss what works best for you. Our friendly technician will look at your layout, explain the process, and hand you an accurate quote on the spot.
This lets you make an informed choice without any pressure or stressful sales pitches. We love helping our neighbors reclaim their daily routines with confidence and dignity. Reach out to us today to book your home visit and take back your bathing independence!
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 Tiverton.
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