The Loami crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Sangamon 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 older or dealing with limited mobility can turn a simple daily wash into a scary chore. Actually, slipping on wet tile is one of the biggest dangers you face at home. If you want to keep your independence, finding a safer way to soak is the best move you can make.
Fortunately, our team travels right to your door to help you design a secure, stress-free bathing setup. We specialize in putting in those deep, sealed-door basins that let you step right in without climbing over a high ledge. By choosing us, you get a custom fit that matches your layout perfectly, and we always start with a free, no-pressure estimate.
Imagine never having to balance on one foot while stepping into a slippery tub again. Because we care about your peace of mind, we focus on sturdy setups that last for years. This lets you relax and enjoy a warm, deep soak without any of the usual worries.
When you start looking into these special low-threshold sealed baths, you will notice a lot of cool features. For example, some models come with heated seating while others offer hydrotherapy jets to soothe your aching muscles. Choosing the right one depends on your physical needs and the size of your current space.
To help you compare, here is a quick breakdown of what you can get:
| Feature | Main Benefit | Who It Is For |
|---|---|---|
| Low Step-In Threshold | Prevents trips and falls | Anyone with balance issues |
| Hydrotherapy Jets | Relieves joint pain | People with arthritis |
| Rapid Drainage System | No sitting cold while waiting | Everyone who wants convenience |
On top of those options, you also have to think about how the door opens. Some swing inward to save space in tight rooms, whereas others swing outward for easier access if you use a wheelchair. We will walk you through these choices during our visit so you do not feel overwhelmed.
Which means you get a highly personalized setup tailored to your daily routine. No two bathrooms are exactly alike, so we never take a one-size-fits-all approach. We take exact measurements to ensure a watertight, beautiful result every single time.
Maybe you think this is a quick weekend DIY project, but it actually requires serious plumbing and carpentry skills. Since these heavy units hold a lot of water, your subfloor must be strong enough to support the extra weight. Our crew knows how to reinforce your floor joists so everything stays safe and level.
Besides that, we have to run new drain lines and sometimes upgrade your water heater. Because a deeper basin holds more gallons, your old system might run out of warm water too fast. We figure all of this out beforehand so you do not get any cold surprises later.
This means you avoid costly water damage and leaks down the road. We seal every single seam with commercial-grade silicone to keep your drywall bone dry. You can just sit back and watch us transform your space in just a couple of days.
First, we carefully tear out your old, outdated tub and haul away the heavy debris. After cleaning up the area, we inspect the hidden pipes for any signs of mold or rot. This lets us fix small issues before they turn into expensive nightmares.
Next, our team positions the new leak-proof step-in unit and connects the heavy-duty brass fixtures. We level the frame perfectly so the door seals tight and never leaks a drop. Finally, we test every single jet and drain to ensure flawless performance.
Living in a quiet, tight-knit Illinois community means you probably want to stay in your home as long as possible. Many houses in this lovely area, particularly around the local ZIP code of 62661, have older layouts with narrow bathrooms. Our specialized crew knows exactly how to navigate these tight spaces without ruining your home's historic charm.
With a local median household income of $54,583, we know that spending your hard-earned money wisely is extremely important. That is why we offer fair, transparent pricing and detailed written estimates before any work begins. We want you to feel completely confident in your home improvement decision.
Whether you live near the heart of town or closer to the surrounding farm fields, we bring our tools right to your doorstep. Our small-town values mean we treat your home with the utmost respect and clean up every speck of dust. We take pride in helping our neighbors live safer, more comfortable lives.
In addition to keeping you safe, modernizing your bathroom can actually make your home more attractive to future buyers. Many families look for accessible features when searching for homes for aging relatives. By installing a premium, easy-access bath, you are adding a highly desirable upgrade to your property.
This lets you enjoy the safety benefits now while protecting your financial investment for the future. It is a smart, practical choice that pays off in both daily happiness and long-term home equity.
When we sit down to plan your project, we will discuss several crucial accessories. For instance, grab bars are absolutely essential for helping you sit and stand safely. We anchor these heavy-duty bars directly into the wall studs so they never pull loose when you lean on them.
Another great feature is a handheld showerhead that lets you wash while seated. This gives you total control over the water spray without having to stand up and risk losing your balance. We also install anti-scald valves to keep the water temperature safe and steady.
These smart additions turn your daily wash into a relaxing, spa-like experience. You get to reclaim your privacy and dignity without needing assistance from family members. It is amazing how much a few simple upgrades can change your entire outlook on life.
Before we arrive to give you your free quote, it helps to clear out any personal items from your bathroom. We will need clear access to your plumbing access panels and the main water shut-off valve. Do not worry about the heavy lifting, though, because we handle all the hard work once the job starts.
We will take a close look at your doorways and hallways to plan the safest path for bringing the new unit inside. Our team works quickly and efficiently to minimize any disruption to your daily schedule.
Now is the perfect time to stop worrying about bathroom slips and take action. Our friendly, experienced crew is ready to visit your home and give you a detailed, honest assessment. We believe in providing clear answers so you can make the best decision for your family.
This consultation carries absolutely no obligation, so you have nothing to lose by giving us a call. We will show you different styles, explain the plumbing requirements, and find a solution that fits your budget. Let us help you make your bathroom a place of ultimate relaxation and security once again.
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 Loami.
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