The Olyphant crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Lackawanna 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.
You can finally stop worrying about slipping on wet bathroom tiles every single morning.
Our professional team specializes in replacing dangerous high-step barriers with ultra-low entry, leak-proof bathing systems that keep you safe.
Because of this, you get to keep your independence while enjoying a deeply relaxing, spa-like experience right at home.
Maybe you feel a bit nervous every time you step over that steep porcelain ledge.
That makes complete sense because traditional setups simply do not match the needs of changing bodies.
By choosing a specialized accessible bath retrofitting, you eliminate the scary balancing acts and gain peace of mind instead.
Actually, we make this transition incredibly simple by handling every single step of the process.
We come directly to your home, measure your layout, and help you choose the perfect watertight unit.
Which means you get a custom-tailored setup that fits your physical needs and matches your existing decor perfectly.
First of all, you need to know that this project requires true specialized skills.
Plumbing lines must align perfectly with the new drains, and the heavy unit must sit completely level on your subfloor.
To help you plan, we put together a quick breakdown of what goes into a typical project.
| Project Phase | What We Do | Main Benefit for You |
|---|---|---|
| Old Tub Removal | We carefully extract the old, dangerous cast iron or acrylic basin. | Clears the space without damaging your walls. |
| Plumbing Realignment | Our team updates the drain location and installs new heavy-duty brass valves. | Prevents leaks and ensures fast water drainage. |
| Securing the Unit | We level the new watertight enclosure and connect the hydrotherapy jets. | Guarantees a rock-solid foundation that never shifts. |
| Sealing & Trim | We apply mold-resistant silicone and install beautiful matching wall surrounds. | Creates a gorgeous finish that is super easy to clean. |
Now, you might wonder how much a project like this costs in our beautiful corner of Lackawanna County.
While high-end models with heated backrests and air jets cost more, basic safety models are surprisingly affordable.
On top of that, we provide absolute clarity with our upfront pricing so you never face hidden fees.
Because we live and work nearby, we understand local homes, especially the classic properties built around the mid-twentieth century.
These older structures often have narrow doorways and aging galvanized pipes that require extra care during demolition.
Our experienced crew knows how to navigate these quirks smoothly without disrupting your daily routine.
For starters, we treat your home with the utmost respect from the second we step through your front door.
We lay down protective floor runners and clean up every speck of dust before we leave.
This lets you sit back and relax while we do all the heavy lifting.
Besides the safety aspect, these modern deep-soaking units offer incredible therapeutic benefits for sore muscles.
Imagine sinking into warm water that reaches all the way up to your chest while sitting securely on a slip-resistant seat.
This luxurious experience relieves joint pain and helps you sleep much better at night.
Then there is the financial side of updating your property in a town of 5,090 people.
Since the median household income here sits around $49,500, we know that spending your hard-earned money wisely is a top priority.
Investing in high-quality bathroom accessibility modifications keeps you in your beloved home longer, saving you massive assisted living costs down the road.
When we sit down to design your new setup, you get to choose from a variety of amazing options.
You can opt for powerful hydrotherapy massage jets that target your lower back and calves.
This turns a simple daily chore into an upscale, restorative ritual that you look forward to every afternoon.
Additionally, we install heavy-duty, ADA-compliant grab bars exactly where you need them most.
We secure these safety handles directly into the wall studs so they never pull loose when you apply weight.
As a result, you feel completely stable and confident while standing up or sitting down.
To prevent any accidental burns, we always include scald-prevention valves with every single setup.
These smart valves maintain a safe, consistent water temperature even if someone else flushes a toilet in the house.
Which means you never have to worry about sudden bursts of icy cold or scalding hot water.
You definitely do not want to sit shivering in a cold tub while waiting for the water to empty out.
That is why we offer high-speed, dual-drain systems that empty the entire basin in under eighty seconds.
This incredible feature lets you open the leak-proof door quickly and step out without catching a draft.
To make things even better, our units feature very low entry thresholds that are only a few inches high.
You simply open the wide-swinging door, take one tiny step inside, and shut the secure latch.
The heavy-duty rubber seals use the weight of the water to lock tight, guaranteeing a bone-dry bathroom floor.
Many folks worry that installing a safety-focused bath will make their home look like a sterile hospital room.
Fortunately, modern designs offer incredible style, clean lines, and beautiful polished chrome or brushed nickel fixtures.
You get all the life-changing safety benefits without sacrificing the beautiful aesthetic of your home.
If you live in the ZIP codes 18447 or 18448, we can easily visit your property for a personalized assessment.
We take the time to listen to your struggles, examine your current plumbing layout, and offer honest advice.
This personalized approach ensures you get the exact features you need without paying for extras you will never use.
Naturally, we understand that remodeling your main bathroom can feel a bit overwhelming at first.
That is why our friendly team explains every single detail clearly, without using confusing industry jargon or pushy sales tactics.
We want you to feel fully informed, comfortable, and excited about upgrading your lifestyle.
To help you get started, we offer entirely free, no-obligation estimates right at your convenience.
We drive out to your home, analyze your space, and provide a detailed plan that fits your budget perfectly.
You have absolutely nothing to lose and a lifetime of safe, comfortable bathing to gain.
So, why keep risking your safety in a slick, outdated shower tub combo week after week?
Take action today to protect yourself or your loved ones from dangerous slips and falls.
Simply reach out to us right now to book your home assessment and take the first step toward a safer, happier 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 Olyphant.
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