The Edgewater crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Sawyer 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 are struggling to climb over that high barrier on your standard bathing setup, you are definitely not alone. Many folks in our quiet corner of Sawyer County face this exact issue every single day when trying to wash up. Fortunately, our team of local home modification builders can easily swap out your old setup for a much safer, low-threshold alternative with a watertight door.
Getting older or dealing with stiff joints can turn a daily wash into a scary chore. Because of this, swapping your traditional basin for a specialized door-accessed soaking system makes total sense. You get to reclaim your independence without worrying about slipping on wet porcelain.
This clever setup features a leak-proof door built right into the side of the unit. Which means you simply open the hatch, step in over a tiny ledge, and sit down on a raised, molded bench. It is a total game-changer for anyone who feels uneasy on their feet.
Our friendly crew loves helping neighbors find the perfect fit for their bathrooms. Since we live and work nearby, we understand the layout of these classic homes around the lake. We will gladly drive out to your place to look at your plumbing and give you an honest estimate.
You might think about trying to install one of these heavy units yourself to save a buck. However, these specialized deep-soaking basins require serious plumbing knowledge and precise leveling to prevent major water damage. If the door seal does not align perfectly, you will end up with a flooded bathroom floor.
Our experienced technicians know how to handle the heavy lifting and tricky drain alignments. This lets you sit back and relax while we do the hard work. We even expand your water pipes if needed so the basin fills up fast.
To help you see how a professional setup compares to a risky DIY job, we put together this quick comparison table:
| Feature | Professional Setup | DIY Attempt |
|---|---|---|
| Door Seal Integrity | Guaranteed leak-free fit | High risk of costly leaks |
| Electrical Safety | GFCI certified wiring | Dangerous shock hazards |
| Drainage Speed | Fast-drain technology installed | Slow, cold waiting times |
On top of that, we always clean up after ourselves before we leave. You will not have to worry about disposing of your old, heavy iron basin because we haul it away for you. It is all part of our commitment to keeping things simple and stress-free.
Choosing the right deep-soaking system involves more than just picking a size that fits your bathroom footprint. For instance, you should look for units that feature hydrotherapy jets to help soothe those aching muscles after a long day. These warm water streams target your lower back and legs to relieve tension.
Another crucial detail is the fast-drain system which empties the basin in under two minutes. This benefit is huge because you cannot open the door until all the water is gone. Nobody wants to sit shivering in an empty tub waiting for the water to slowly trickle away.
We also make sure to install sturdy, secure grab bars right where you need them most. Having these solid anchor points gives you extra leverage when rising from the heated seat. We customize the placement of every single accessory to match your height and reach perfectly.
Let us talk about the financial side of things because transparency is super important to us. Buying a premium watertight bathing system is definitely an investment in your home and your future safety. While the upfront price can seem high, it is much cheaper than moving into an assisted living facility.
The total cost usually depends on the specific features you choose, such as heated backrests or air jets. Naturally, simpler models with basic step-in access are much friendlier on your wallet. We always lay out all the options clearly during our visit so you can make an informed choice.
By requesting our in-home consultation, you get an exact quote down to the penny with no hidden fees. We believe in honest pricing, which is why we never pressure you into buying upgrades you do not need. Our goal is simply to make your daily routine safer and much more enjoyable.
Living in a cozy town with a population of just 586 people means we treat every customer like our next-door neighbor. We know that the median household income here is listed at $0, which often reflects our tight-knit, retired community lifestyle. We work hard to keep our rates fair for everyone living in the 54834 area.
Because we are local, we can get to your home quickly if you ever need a hand. You do not have to deal with some big, nameless corporation located hundreds of miles away in another part of
Wisconsin
. You get real, local folks who care about the safety of our seniors.Our custom installations fit beautifully into both older cabins and modern homes alike. We take great pride in preserving the look of your bathroom while adding modern safety features. Your upgraded washroom will look clean, spacious, and incredibly inviting.
Before we bring in the new unit, we carefully inspect your existing floor joists to ensure they can handle the extra weight of a deep-water basin. This step is vital because water weighs about eight pounds per gallon, and these units hold a lot of it. We reinforce the subfloor if we find any soft spots or water damage from your old setup.
Next, we update your plumbing valves to ensure you have a scald-protection system in place. This safety feature keeps the water temperature at a comfortable, safe level so you do not get burned. It is these small, thoughtful details that keep you safe while you unwind.
Once everything is hooked up, we run a complete wet-test to verify that every single seal is absolutely watertight. We do not pack up our tools until we are 100% sure your new system operates flawlessly. You get complete peace of mind knowing the job was done right the first time.
Waiting for a slip or a fall to happen before you make a change is a risky game. Taking action now protects your health and gives your worried family members some much-needed relief. You deserve to enjoy a warm, deep bath without any fear or anxiety hanging over your head.
Our team is ready to help you transform your bathroom into a sanctuary of safety and peaceful relaxation. We make the entire process quick, clean, and completely hassle-free from start to finish. You will wonder why you did not make the switch years ago.
Reach out to us today to schedule your no-obligation home estimate. We will walk you through all the design options, measure your space, and give you a clear plan. Let us help you bring back the joy of a safe, warm soak in 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 Edgewater.
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