The Norton crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Essex 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.
Having trouble getting into or out of your old tub? Well, you're certainly not alone in that boat. Many folks eventually find themselves looking for a safer, more relaxing way to bathe without all the fuss. We help people find just that solution for their homes.
Furthermore, when you're thinking about your home, especially a place you've lived in for ages, the idea of having to move because a simple thing like bathing becomes a challenge can feel pretty darn crummy. You really wanna stay in your own four walls, right? Luckily, there are some pretty neat ways to make your existing bathroom work a whole lot better for you.
However, sometimes the old standard tub with its high edges just doesn't cut it anymore, causing all sorts of worries about slipping or falling. Believe it or not, we've heard countless stories from neighbors right here in the Green Mountain State about those tricky situations. So, what we do is install a special kind of bathing fixture that opens up a whole new world of easy, stress-free cleaning and soaking. This specialized unit brings back independence and a bit of daily joy to your personal care routine.
To begin with, that dreaded high step over the tub wall becomes a thing of the past with these setups. Honestly, it's one of the biggest reasons people hesitate to even try to get into a conventional bath anymore. Instead, this particular bathing solution lets you simply open a door and step right in.
Actually, this means you can get in and out with very little effort, practically gliding into your bath. Consequently, you dramatically reduce the risk of a nasty tumble, which can certainly take away a lot of the stress for both you and your loved ones who might worry about you. Think about it: no more balancing acts or asking for help just to wash up.
Basically, this isn't just any old tub you might see in a hardware store. For sure, we're talking about a unit specifically designed with an entry point that usually swings open, letting you walk straight into the bathing area. It's a bit like a mini personal spa that's built for accessibility. This design is a game-changer for anyone whose mobility ain't what it used to be.
Additionally, once you're inside this unique bathing fixture, you can close and seal the door, then fill it up with water, ready for a nice, long soak. You'll find it's a deep vessel too, often much deeper than your average tub. Pretty neat, huh?
To tell you the truth, one of the first things folks wonder about is that door. Seriously, they ask if it's gonna leak all over the bathroom floor. You bet it won't. Thankfully, these doors are engineered with some really advanced sealing technology, making them incredibly watertight.
Furthermore, this tight seal means you can fully immerse yourself without a single drip escaping the unit. Subsequently, you gain complete peace of mind knowing your bathroom floor stays dry and safe. No unexpected puddles to ruin your day or cause a hazard, just pure relaxation.
Moreover, you'll also notice these special bathing units almost always come with a built-in seat, which is a real bonus. This isn't just for show either; it's there for a super practical reason. Instead of having to lower yourself all the way to the floor of the tub, you can sit comfortably at a higher, safer level.
This lets you unwind in a more natural, upright position, taking away the strain from your knees and back. Ultimately, you can enjoy a longer, more restful bath without any of that uncomfortable struggling to get up later. It's all about making your bathing experience as easy and enjoyable as possible, truly.
Another thing is, many of these bathing setups come with some pretty cool features, like hydrotherapy jets or even air jets. Which means, your bath can turn into a wonderfully soothing experience, way beyond just getting clean. Just imagine warm water gently massaging your tired muscles.
For instance, these jets can help loosen up those aches and pains you might have after a long day, giving you a sense of renewed vitality. Consequently, you're not just taking a bath; you're getting a therapeutic session right in your own home. It's like having a little slice of heaven right there.
Indeed, for folks living in small, tight-knit communities like our little town of 169 folks up here in Norton, VT, these specialized bathing fixtures really hit the mark. We often hear from older neighbors or those with changing physical needs who simply want to keep living their lives in the homes they love. They aren't looking to move just because bathing got tricky.
Specifically, these units help them stay put, giving them back a piece of their daily routine that might have felt lost. You see, it's not just about a bath; it's about maintaining a familiar life in familiar surroundings. It truly is a big deal to people.
Think about it: the thought of needing help for personal care can be a tough pill to swallow for anyone. Naturally, these accessible bathing solutions are a huge step towards holding onto that precious independence. Which means, you can handle your own hygiene with dignity and without always needing a helping hand.
Therefore, you get to keep doing things your way, in your own time, without feeling like a burden to anyone. Furthermore, this sense of self-reliance really boosts your overall outlook and lets you continue enjoying your home life to the fullest. It's a significant improvement for your day-to-day.
Certainly, the safety aspect of these special bathing units is a massive benefit, not just for the person using it, but for their family too. No longer do loved ones have to worry constantly about potential falls or accidents during bath time. This lets everyone breathe a bit easier, honestly.
Ultimately, you and your family gain a huge measure of peace of mind. Moreover, knowing that your bathing environment is designed with safety as a top priority means less stress for everyone involved. It's a smart move for the whole household.
Furthermore, when you're thinking about making such an important change to your home, you want to know you're dealing with folks who understand your needs and the local scene. That's exactly where we come in, serving all of Essex County, from the folks in those 05907 ZIP codes and beyond. We actually come right to your place to talk things over.
Honestly, we're not just installers; we're your neighbors, here to help you figure out the best way to get that safer bathing solution installed. We believe in being straight with you, no fancy sales pitches or confusing jargon. We just want to make sure you get what you need.
Firstly, we always start with a free estimate, and by free, we mean absolutely no strings attached, no hidden fees, and no pressure to buy anything. This lets you get all your questions answered and truly understand what's involved before making any decisions. We just want to give you the facts.
Consequently, you'll receive a clear, straightforward breakdown of the options and costs. Therefore, you can make an informed choice that's right for your situation without feeling rushed or obliged. It's all about your comfort and clarity, not ours.
Moving on, you might be wondering what happens once you decide this specialized bathing setup is for you. Well, we'll schedule a time that works best for you and your family. We totally get that having work done in your home can be a bit disruptive, so we aim to be as efficient and respectful as possible.
Basically, we handle everything from carefully removing your old tub to installing your new easy-access unit. Honestly, there might be a little dust and noise for a bit, but we always clean up after ourselves, leaving your bathroom tidy and ready for your first relaxing soak. You'll be surprised how quickly we get things shipshape.
Naturally, when you're considering any significant home improvement, especially one designed to make life easier and safer, the cost is definitely going to be on your mind. Here in Norton, where the median household income is, well, pretty unique at $0, meaning many folks might have different financial setups, we understand that every dollar counts. This isn't just a purchase; it's an investment in your future well-being and independence.
However, thinking about the value of such a unit goes way beyond just the price tag. You're actually investing in something that can keep you in your home longer, potentially saving you from much bigger expenses down the road like assisted living facilities. It's a way to safeguard your peace of mind.
Unquestionably, choosing to have an accessible bathing unit installed is a profound investment in your personal well-being and daily independence. This isn't just about plumbing; it's about continuing to live a full and capable life within your own cherished space. Which means, you're putting your money into something that directly improves your quality of life.
Consequently, you gain renewed confidence and a stronger sense of self-sufficiency every single day. Furthermore, the sheer joy of a safe, relaxing bath, free from worry, is truly priceless. Ultimately, it allows you to enjoy your home for many more years, and that's a pretty valuable return.
Finally, if any of this sounds like it could be the solution you've been looking for, then there's absolutely no reason to just sit and wonder. Seriously, we are here to talk. We are ready to answer all your questions, big or small, about getting one of these special bathing units into your home.
Honestly, reaching out for a free estimate is the easiest first step you can take, and it costs you nothing but a little bit of your time. This lets you explore all the possibilities for your bathroom and your future independence without any commitment. So, why not give us a holler and let's see how we can make your bathing experience safer and more enjoyable?
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 Norton.
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