The Andes crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Delaware 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.
If you need a safer way to enjoy your daily bath without worrying about slips and falls, we can help you today. Our local team visits your home to assess your bathroom layout and provides a detailed, complimentary estimate to transform your space. You deserve a stress-free bathing experience that keeps you independent and secure in your own home.
Stepping over a high barrier to take a simple shower or bath gets harder as the years roll by. Because of this common struggle, many homeowners choose to replace their standard basins with a low-threshold, leak-proof alternative that features a secure door. This clever design lets you walk right in and sit down on a raised, built-in seat instead of lowering yourself all the way to the floor.
While the transition sounds simple, the actual setup requires a lot of specialized knowledge to ensure your bathroom stays completely dry. Our dedicated team of local installers handles the entire process from removing your old, heavy cast-iron tub to sealing the new system. We make sure the plumbing matches up perfectly so you do not have to worry about water damage down the road.
If you live in Delaware County, you already know how cold and icy the winters get up here in the Catskills. Taking a warm, deep soak becomes the ultimate escape during those freezing months, especially when you can do it without any fear of losing your footing. We take great pride in helping our neighbors find the perfect setup that fits their specific layout and physical needs.
Every single home has its own unique quirks, especially the older houses that give our region its beautiful character. For this reason, we never offer a one-size-fits-all price over the phone without seeing your space first. When you invite us over, we measure your doorways, inspect your current pipes, and check your water heater capacity to make sure everything will run smoothly.
To give you a better idea of how these different bathing systems compare, we put together a quick comparison table below.
| Feature | Standard Basin | Low-Step Sealed System |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Threshold | 14 to 18 inches high | Under 4 inches high |
| Seating Options | Floor level (hard to get up) | Contoured, raised bench |
| Safety Elements | None built-in | Grab bars and non-slip floors |
Naturally, upgrading to a premium system requires a bit of an investment, but the peace of mind it brings is absolutely priceless. You will no longer need to rely on family members or assistants just to help you clean up and feel refreshed. We focus on clean, efficient work so you can get back to your normal routine as quickly as possible.
Many folks think they can tackle this kind of plumbing project over a weekend with a few basic tools, but that often leads to major headaches. These specialized units are incredibly heavy and must be leveled perfectly so the heavy-duty door seals lock out every single drop of water. A tiny mistake during the hookup can cause silent leaks behind your drywall, which eventually rots your floor joists.
On top of the plumbing alignment, your electrical system might need a quick upgrade if you choose a model with heated surfaces or soothing air jets. Our crew understands how to integrate these high-tech features safely without overloading your home breakers. We handle all the heavy lifting and technical calculations so you can focus on choosing the right grab bar placements.
Living in a quiet town with a tiny population of 243 people means word travels fast, so we always do the job right the first time to keep our reputation spotless. Our local families earn a median household income of $58,594, which means we understand the value of a hard-earned dollar and never push unnecessary add-ons. We offer honest advice and reliable craftsmanship to every single home we visit within the 13731 ZIP code area.
Choosing the right unit involves looking at your daily mobility challenges and deciding which features will make your life the easiest. For example, some people prefer outward-swinging doors for easier access, while others need inward-swinging doors to save precious floor space. We walk you through every single option, explaining the pros and cons of each style so you make an informed choice.
Additionally, you can choose from a wide range of accessories like handheld showerheads, fast-drain technology, and heated backrests that keep you warm while the water fills up. These little luxuries turn a basic chore into a relaxing, spa-like experience right in your own home. We make sure the final design matches your personal style while maximizing your daily safety.
Since we operate right here in the heart of the beautiful state of New York, we can get to your home quickly for both the initial consultation and the actual install. We respect your property, wear protective footwear, and clean up every speck of dust before we pack up our trucks. You will be left with a sparkling clean bathroom and a safe, reliable way to bathe independently for years to come.
Waiting for an accident to happen before making your home safer is a gamble you do not need to take. By taking action today, you protect your health, preserve your independence, and give your worried family members complete peace of mind. Our friendly team is ready to answer all your questions and design a custom solution that fits your budget perfectly.
If you are ready to take the first step toward a safer home, contact us today to request your completely free, no-obligation project estimate. We will schedule a convenient time to visit your home, inspect your space, and give you a clear, honest price. Let us help you rediscover the simple joy of a relaxing, worry-free bath in the sanctuary of your own home.
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 Andes.
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