The Dunnavant crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Shelby 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.
Finding a way to wash up without worrying about slipping on wet tiles can completely change your daily life. If you feel nervous every time you step over that high barrier of your standard basin, you are definitely not alone. Many homeowners in our small corner of Alabama face this exact same challenge as they get older or deal with mobility issues. Fortunately, local specialists can help you swap that old setup for a secure, low-step alternative that lets you soak in peace.
When you choose to upgrade your washroom, you are investing in your long-term independence at home. Think about the relief of walking through a leak-proof portal instead of balancing on one foot. This smart home upgrade offers a deep, therapeutic soak that regular basins simply cannot match. By reaching out to our team, you can quickly schedule a home assessment to explore what works best for your layout.
Our gorgeous community of Dunnavant, Alabama, which sits quietly in Shelby County and houses around 914 residents, deserves the absolute best when it comes to home safety. With a median household income of about $39,250, local families appreciate honest, affordable improvements that add real value to their properties. Our professional crew travels straight to your door in the local ZIP codes to measure your space and give you a clear, no-obligation estimate.
Every single detail of these advanced bathing units aims to keep you secure while providing a spa-like experience. For starters, the incredibly low threshold means you only have to lift your foot a couple of inches to get inside. This simple change eliminates the main cause of bathroom slips and falls. Once you close and secure the heavy-duty door, you can fill the basin with warm water while sitting comfortably on a raised, slip-resistant seat.
Besides the obvious safety aspects, these deep-soak systems offer amazing physical relief for tired joints and sore muscles. The built-in hydrotherapy jets target your back and legs to wash away the stress of the day. Because the water level reaches much higher than in a standard basin, your whole body enjoys the warmth. You will feel like you have a personal hot spring right in your own master suite.
Safety features and their direct benefits:
| Premium Feature | Your Concrete Benefit |
|---|---|
| Ultra-low entry threshold | No more dangerous balancing acts to get in |
| Contoured built-in seating | Sit comfortably at chair height while washing |
| Quick-drain technology | You do not have to sit shivering waiting for water to empty |
| Sturdy grab bars | Solid handholds let you stand up with total confidence |
Another major plus is how these units keep the rest of your bathroom completely dry. The advanced pressure-sealed doors prevent even a single drop from leaking onto your floorboards. Which means you will never have to worry about water damage or mold forming under your flooring. It is a complete win-win for both your physical safety and your home investment.
Naturally, you might wonder how we actually fit these large, deep units into a standard bathroom opening. Our experienced crew starts by carefully removing your old, outdated tub without destroying your surrounding walls. This preparation phase requires a lot of patience and precise measurements. We always respect your property and keep our workspace as clean as possible during the tear-out.
After we clear the old unit, we inspect your existing plumbing lines to ensure they can handle the new system. Sometimes, we need to upgrade your drain pipes or adjust the faucet valves to match the new configuration. This careful attention to detail ensures that your hot water fills the basin quickly and drains out just as fast. We do not take shortcuts because we want your new setup to perform flawlessly for decades.
Once the plumbing is ready, we carefully slide the new watertight unit into place and level it perfectly. We seal every edge with commercial-grade silicone to guarantee a lifetime of leak-free performance. Finally, we clean up our tools, wipe down your new oasis, and show you exactly how to operate all the jets and doors. You will be ready to enjoy your very first secure, warm soak in no time at all.
Not all bathing spaces are created equal, which is why we offer a variety of sizes and configurations to match your body type and bathroom layout. Some models focus purely on simple, deep soaking without any extra bells and whistles. These budget-friendly options are perfect for folks who just want a safe, easy way to clean up. They look beautiful, operate easily, and fit into almost any standard alcove.
On the other hand, you might prefer a fully loaded model featuring air jets, heated surfaces, and relaxing chromotherapy lights. These deluxe systems turn a simple chore into a luxurious daily ritual that you will look forward to every evening. Plus, the heated backrest keeps you warm even as the basin fills up with water. We can help you weigh the pros and cons of each option during our initial consultation.
To help you understand the differences, here is a quick comparison of the main styles available:
| System Style | Key Features | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Soaker | Deep water, leak-proof door, basic seat | Simple safety and traditional bathing |
| Hydrotherapy Unit | Water jets, adjustable pressure, targeted massage | Relieving arthritis, joint pain, and muscle tension |
| Bariatric Design | Extra-wide door, reinforced frame, spacious seating | Maximum freedom of movement and extra room |
Regardless of the model you select, we always prioritize high-quality materials like thick acrylic and heavy-duty steel frames. Cheaper fiberglass units tend to crack or fade over time, but our premium acrylic models stay bright and glossy with very little maintenance. This durability means you spend less time scrubbing and more time relaxing in your cozy sanctuary.
Trying to tackle this kind of plumbing project on your own can quickly turn into a massive headache. These heavy units require precise electrical hookups for the jets and very specific drain alignments to prevent standing water. A simple mistake could cause major leaks that damage your drywall and cost thousands to repair. Hiring our trained hands ensures the job gets done right the first time without any stressful surprises.
As your neighbors, we understand the local building codes and plumbing requirements inside and out. We take pride in helping our community members stay safe in their own homes as they age. Our friendly team handles everything from the initial measurements to the final cleanup with a smile. We treat your home with the exact same respect we would show to our own grandmother's house.
Are you ready to take the first step toward a safer, more relaxing bathroom experience? We would love to drive out to your property and provide you with a highly accurate estimate tailored to your space. This visit gives us a chance to answer all your questions and find a solution that fits your budget perfectly. Do not wait for an accidental slip to make this important change... reach out to us today to secure your free quote!
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 Dunnavant.
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