The Whitmore Lake crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Livingston 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 we get older or deal with nagging joint pain.
That steep porcelain ledge turns into a major trip hazard when soapy water enters the picture.
Fortunately, you can swap that old hazard for a secure, low-step bathing system that lets you regain your independence.
Choosing this home upgrade means you can finally wash away your daily stress without fearing a nasty slip.
Our professional crew visits your home to measure your space and figure out the best layout for your needs.
This custom approach ensures your new setup fits perfectly, matches your style, and provides ultimate relaxation.
We believe everyone deserves to feel secure in their own home, especially in the bathroom.
By getting in touch with us today, you can secure a home assessment to start planning your upgrade.
Our friendly local team makes the entire process simple, clean, and surprisingly fast.
When you start researching these specialized deep-soaking units, you will discover they are much more than just basic basins with doors.
Many models feature built-in contoured seating, grab bars, and non-slip floors that keep you upright and secure.
These features allow you to sit comfortably at a natural chair height instead of struggling to lower yourself to the floor.
On top of that, you can choose advanced options like warm air injectors and therapeutic water jets.
These hydrotherapy elements help soothe aching muscles, improve blood circulation, and relieve arthritis pain.
Imagine turning your daily hygiene routine into a spa-like escape that actually heals your body.
Our team works closely with you to select the exact features that match your physical needs and budget.
We offer a wide variety of sizes, from compact models designed for tight spaces to extra-wide units for maximum freedom.
Here is a quick look at how the main types of these accessible units compare to help you decide:
| Unit Feature Type | Primary Benefit for You | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|
| Soaker Model | Simple, safe bathing with a low entry threshold. | Budget-conscious homeowners seeking basic safety. |
| Hydrotherapy System | Targeted water massage to relieve deep joint pain. | People dealing with chronic pain or arthritis. |
| Air Jet System | Gentle, effervescent bubble massage for skin stimulation. | Those with sensitive skin who want relaxation. |
| Bariatric Design | Wider door and seat for extra room and support. | Individuals requiring extra space and higher weight capacities. |
Many homeowners worry that modifying their bathroom will turn their home into a messy, chaotic construction zone for weeks.
However, our experienced installers specialize in completing these transformations with minimal disruption to your daily life.
We take great care to protect your floors, clean up our mess, and get the job done right the first time.
First, we carefully remove your existing high-walled tub and inspect the underlying plumbing and subfloor for any hidden damage.
This step ensures your new heavy-duty system rests on a rock-solid, level foundation that will last for decades.
After that, we run new drain lines and hook up your brand-new faucet fixtures with expert precision.
Next, we slide the new unit into place, seal all the edges, and perform rigorous water tests to guarantee zero leaks.
This means you get peace of mind knowing your home is fully protected against water damage and mold.
Before we pack up our tools, we walk you through every single feature so you feel completely confident using it.
Living in this beautiful corner of Livingston County means we get to enjoy gorgeous summers, but our winters get incredibly cold.
When the freezing Michigan winds start blowing across the water, there is nothing better than warming up in a deep, hot bath.
Our insulated units are specially designed to retain heat, which keeps your bathwater hot for much longer during chilly northern winters.
To help you put this investment into perspective, let us look at some local details.
This friendly community of 6,771 residents features a median household income of $57,745, meaning homeowners here value smart, long-term investments.
If you live in the 48189 area, upgrading your home with accessible features can also boost your overall property value.
By choosing a local contractor, you get a team that understands the specific plumbing setups common in area homes.
Whether your home sits right near the lake or further inland, we know how to handle your specific water pressure and piping.
We pride ourselves on helping our neighbors stay safe in the homes they love.
You might be tempted to hire a generic handyman or try a DIY approach to save a few bucks on this project.
Unfortunately, installing these heavy, specialized units requires advanced plumbing knowledge, electrical skills, and precise carpentry.
One tiny mistake can lead to massive water leaks behind your walls, which could cost thousands of dollars to fix down the road.
Which is why hiring our dedicated team of local professionals is the smartest move you can make for your peace of mind.
We carry the proper insurance, know the local building codes, and use high-grade commercial sealants that do not fail.
This guarantees your beautiful new setup functions flawlessly from the very first day you step inside.
Furthermore, we offer comprehensive warranties on our work, so you never have to worry about future issues.
We treat your home with the same respect we would show to our own families' homes.
You can sit back, relax, and let us handle all the heavy lifting while you look forward to your first soak.
Keeping your new accessible bathing unit clean and running smoothly is incredibly easy when you know the right tricks.
Unlike old acrylic or porcelain setups, these modern materials are highly resistant to mold, mildew, and stubborn soap scum.
A quick wipe down with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner after your bath keeps it looking brand new.
Additionally, you should periodically inspect the rubber door seal to make sure no debris or hair is blocking it.
Keeping this seal clean ensures a watertight lock every time you fill up the basin to enjoy a soak.
If your unit features air or water jets, running the purge cycle regularly keeps the internal lines fresh and clear.
Should you ever run into any questions or minor issues, our friendly local team is just a quick call away.
We love staying in touch with our customers and helping them get the most out of their bathroom upgrades.
We are always ready to share helpful tips to keep your system performing at its peak.
Now is the perfect time to take charge of your safety and bring back the simple pleasure of a relaxing bath.
You do not have to live with the daily anxiety of slipping on wet tile or struggling over a high tub wall.
Our team is ready to help you find the absolute best solution for your space and your budget.
Contact us today to schedule your home consultation and estimate.
We will sit down with you, look at your bathroom, listen to your goals, and give you a clear, honest price.
Let us help you transform your bathroom into a secure oasis of warmth and relaxation!
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 Whitmore Lake.
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