The Alder crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Madison 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 bath can feel like climbing a mountain as we get older.
This is why many homeowners choose to replace their old high-walled basins with a modern, low-threshold alternative.
Our dedicated crew travels right to your home to measure your space and provide a completely free estimate for this life-changing upgrade.
Imagine stepping over a tiny barrier that is only a few inches high instead of balancing on one slippery foot.
This simple change brings immense peace of mind to anyone worried about falls.
Naturally, you want to stay in the home you love for as many years as possible, and making the bathroom safer is the smartest way to start.
Our team handles the entire process from removing your old cast-iron eyesore to plumbing the new leak-free unit.
Because we live and work in Madison County, we understand the unique needs of our rural neighbors.
We promise a straightforward, friendly experience without any high-pressure sales tactics.
Standard tubs require a lot of core strength and balance to use safely.
In contrast, our specialized step-in bathing systems feature an airtight door built right into the side.
This lets you walk right in, sit down on a raised, slip-resistant seat, and close the door behind you before filling the basin.
Safety is the obvious benefit, but the therapeutic value of a warm soak is a very close second.
Many of our models come equipped with soothing hydrotherapy jets that target sore muscles and stiff joints.
You can finally enjoy a deep, relaxing soak without the scary struggle of trying to hoist yourself up from the floor afterward.
| Feature | Concrete Benefit for You |
|---|---|
| Low Step-In Threshold | Prevents trips and slips when entering the water. |
| Contoured Heated Seat | Keeps you warm and upright without needing to sit on the floor. |
| Fast-Drain Technology | Minimizes the time you spend waiting for the water to empty. |
| Heavy-Duty Grab Bars | Gives you solid, dependable handholds exactly where you need them. |
You might worry about sitting in the cold while the water drains out at the end of your bath.
Thankfully, our fast-drain systems empty the basin in under two minutes so you do not catch a chill.
This practical feature keeps you warm, cozy, and ready to dry off without shivering.
Let us talk about the financial side of things because transparency is incredibly important to us.
With a local median household income of $35,417, we know that every single dollar in your budget has a specific job to do.
We work hard to keep our rates fair and accessible so you can invest in your safety without breaking the bank.
Buying a cheap DIY kit from a big-box store often leads to expensive water damage down the road.
Professional installation ensures that every seal, drain, and pipe fits perfectly to protect your subfloor from rot.
We take care of the heavy lifting and the complicated plumbing so you do not have to worry about leaks.
When you request a free quote from us, we look at your existing plumbing to see what needs upgrading.
Sometimes we need to run a larger water line or upgrade your water heater to handle the higher volume.
Knowing these details upfront keeps you from facing surprise charges later on.
Water is a destructive force if it gets behind your walls or under your vinyl flooring.
Our skilled installers seal every single seam with high-grade, mold-resistant silicone to keep your home bone-dry.
This careful attention to detail means your bathroom remains clean, fresh, and structurally sound for decades.
Older homes in the 59710 zip code area often have narrow doorways and settled floors that require extra care.
We know how to navigate these tight spaces and uneven surfaces without damaging your drywall.
Our crew treats your home with the utmost respect, cleaning up every speck of dust before we leave.
On top of that, we make sure the internal framing of your new unit is rock-solid.
Heavy-duty steel frames prevent the fiberglass or acrylic shell from shifting when it is full of water and weight.
This stability gives you a solid, secure feeling every single time you step inside.
Every body is different, which is why we customize each setup to match your physical needs.
If you struggle with arthritis, we can install easy-to-turn lever faucets instead of stiff, round knobs.
These small, thoughtful adjustments make daily grooming a joy rather than a painful chore.
We also offer handheld showerheads that let you wash your hair while sitting down safely.
This flexibility allows you to enjoy a quick rinse or a long, luxurious soak whenever you want.
You regain complete control over your daily routine without needing to ask for help from family members.
Many homeowners worry that their bathroom will be out of commission for weeks on end.
Fortunately, our experienced crew can usually finish the entire job in just one to two days.
We work quickly and efficiently so your daily life faces minimal disruption.
First, we carefully remove your old fixture and inspect the wood underneath for any hidden rot.
Next, we update the plumbing lines and secure the new slip-resistant unit in place.
Finally, we hook up the fixtures, test the seals, and show you exactly how to operate all the controls.
We believe in giving you the straight facts so you can make an informed decision.
The main drawback of these deep-soaking units is that you must step inside before turning the water on.
This means you will spend a few minutes waiting for the warm water to fill up around you.
However, the incredible safety benefits far outweigh this minor inconvenience for most folks.
You get to enjoy a deep, soothing bath without the fear of getting stuck at the bottom of a traditional tub.
It is an investment in your independence that allows you to stay in your beloved home much longer.
Another thing to consider is the size of your current water heater.
These spacious units hold more water than a standard shallow bath, which might require a larger tank.
We will evaluate your current system during your free consultation and give you honest advice on what you need.
Taking the first step toward a safer home is much easier than you might think.
We love driving out to meet our neighbors in Alder, Montana, to discuss how we can make their lives easier.
Our visits are completely free, and we will leave you with an accurate, written estimate to look over at your own pace.
There is absolutely no obligation to buy when you invite us over to look at your bathroom.
We simply want to give you the information and pricing you need to make the best choice for your family.
Let us help you bring peace of mind, relaxation, and safety back into your daily routine.
Do not wait for a dangerous slip or fall to force your hand.
Contact us today to schedule your free home assessment and discover how simple this transition can be.
We look forward to helping you live comfortably and safely in your own home for years to come.
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 Alder.
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