The Mahtomedi crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Washington 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 deep basin can feel like climbing a mountain as we get older or deal with stiff joints.
Which is why swapping your old setup for a low-threshold soaking system makes a world of difference for your daily routine.
If you want to keep your independence at home, getting a professional setup is the ultimate way to stay safe while enjoying a warm bath.
Picture yourself stepping over a barrier that is only a few inches high instead of balancing on one wet foot.
This simple change removes the fear of slipping on slick tile or porcelain surfaces.
Our local team visits your home to measure your space and give you a cost estimate without any pressure.
You deserve a beautiful bathroom that supports your mobility needs without sacrificing style.
By choosing a specialized airtight swing-door basin, you are investing in long-term safety and daily peace of mind.
Let us explore how this smart upgrade transforms your daily routine into a stress-free experience.
These specialized bathing systems feature a leak-proof door built right into the side of the heavy-duty acrylic wall.
This clever design allows you to walk right inside and sit down on a comfortable, built-in raised seat.
Once you secure the heavy-duty safety latch, you simply fill the basin with warm water while staying safely seated.
Because you are already inside while the water rises, these units feature incredibly fast-draining technology to let you out quickly.
You will not have to sit around shivering for ten minutes waiting for the water to empty out.
Our high-grade plumbing connections ensure that the water drains away in a flash so you can step out safely.
To help you understand the options, we put together a quick comparison of standard setups versus these accessible models:
| Key Feature | Traditional Acrylic Basin | Accessible Swing-Door Model |
|---|---|---|
| Step-In Height | Typically 14 to 18 inches | Ultra-low 2 to 5 inches |
| Seating Style | Lying flat on the cold floor | Chair-height contoured seat |
| Safety Features | None built-in | Grab bars and textured floors |
On top of the obvious safety improvements, many models come with advanced hydrotherapy jets that target sore muscles and aching backs.
This targeted water massage stimulates circulation and helps soothe arthritis pain after a long day.
You will basically have your own private spa right in your washroom whenever you need a quick escape.
Our professional crew handles every single detail from removing your old heavy cast-iron basin to upgrading the water lines.
This means you do not have to worry about finding an electrician or a plumber to finish the job.
We take care of the entire process so that your new leak-free system works perfectly from day one.
Furthermore, these high-end units feature thick fiberglass reinforcement that keeps your bathwater hot for much longer periods.
This excellent insulation lets you enjoy a long soak without constantly adding more hot water to the mix.
You save money on your utility bills while enjoying a truly luxurious and calming experience.
Attempting to install one of these heavy airtight units on your own can quickly turn into a major plumbing nightmare.
These systems require precise leveling so that the heavy door seals tightly and never leaks onto your subfloor.
A single tiny mistake during the hookup phase can lead to thousands of dollars in hidden water damage.
Our experienced team knows how to reinforce your bathroom floor to handle the concentrated weight of a full basin.
We also inspect your current water heater to ensure it can handle the capacity needed for a deep soak.
If your home needs a larger supply line, we can upgrade your pipes during the installation process.
Working with us means you get a solid warranty on both the physical unit and our precise labor.
This gives you total peace of mind knowing that your investment is fully protected for many years to come.
We treat your home with the utmost respect and leave your space sparkling clean when we finish.
You can choose from a wide variety of finishes and colors to match your existing bathroom decor perfectly.
We offer stylish grab bars, handheld shower wand extensions, and integrated heated backrests for extra coziness.
These custom options allow you to build a personalized sanctuary that fits your unique body and lifestyle.
If you prefer a quick rinse, many of our models work beautifully as stand-up showers too.
This versatile dual-use design makes the upgrade highly practical for every member of your busy household.
You get the absolute best of both worlds without needing to remodel your entire house.
Every home layout is slightly different, which is why we offer both left-hand and right-hand door configurations.
We carefully evaluate your bathroom layout to ensure the door swings open without hitting your vanity or toilet.
This meticulous planning guarantees that your new setup feels completely natural and easy to navigate.
We are proud to serve homeowners in this beautiful corner of the Gopher State, where community values still matter.
Our lovely lakeside city has a population of 8,095 residents who appreciate quality craftsmanship and reliable local service.
With a strong median household income of $97,796, local families understand the long-term value of investing in their homes.
Whether you live near the historic areas or closer to the local schools, we cover all local ZIP codes.
We know the local building codes inside and out, so we handle all the necessary permits for your peace of mind.
Our team lives and works right here in the region, treating every client like our next-door neighbor.
During our visit, we take precise measurements of your doorway and hallway to plan the safest entry path.
This extra preparation prevents any accidental scuffs or damage to your drywall during the delivery process.
We pride ourselves on our clean, efficient work and always arrive right on schedule.
Now is the perfect time to take control of your safety and upgrade your home with a beautiful new basin.
Do not wait for an accidental slip or fall to make you wish you had taken action sooner.
Our friendly team is ready to visit your home and provide a detailed, no-obligation quote.
This consultation allows you to ask questions and see physical samples of our high-quality materials.
We will help you find the absolute perfect model that fits your physical needs and your budget.
Contact us today to schedule your appointment and take the first step toward safer, more relaxing baths!
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 Mahtomedi.
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