The Onaway crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Presque Isle 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.
Daily bathing should feel like a peaceful retreat instead of a stressful obstacle course.
If you find yourself worrying about slipping on wet tiles or struggling to step over that high barrier of your standard tub, you are definitely not alone.
This is why our dedicated team offers a complete setup of easy-access bathing enclosures designed to restore your independence and peace of mind.
By choosing a low-threshold soaking system, you completely eliminate the dangerous physical balancing act usually required to get clean.
Imagine simply opening a secure side door, stepping in over a tiny gap of just a few inches, and sitting down on a raised, slip-resistant seat.
This setup keeps you safe and lets you enjoy a deep, warm soak without any of the anxiety.
We believe that physical safety should never force you to compromise on your daily convenience or home style.
Our high-quality sealed swing-door tubs fit perfectly into your existing layout while adding modern, clean lines to your washroom.
You deserve a space that protects your physical well-being and makes your home look absolutely beautiful at the same time.
First of all, a specialized deep-soak safety tub protects your joints by allowing you to sit at a natural, upright height.
Traditional setups force you to sit all the way down on the floor of the basin, which makes getting back up a real struggle for your knees and back.
With a built-in contoured bench, you can relax comfortably and stand up again without straining a single muscle.
In addition to physical relief, these advanced systems feature rapid-drain technology that empties the basin in a matter of seconds.
This means you do not have to sit there shivering while waiting for the water to clear out before you can open the door.
It is a small detail that makes a massive difference in how much you actually enjoy your daily routine.
To help you understand the major upgrades, we have broken down the key differences between standard basins and our secure entry systems below:
| Feature Comparison | Standard Bath Basin | Our Secure Entry Systems |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Threshold | High wall (often 15 inches or more) | Ultra-low step-in (usually under 4 inches) |
| Seating Arrangement | Low floor level only | Comfortable, elevated ADA-compliant bench |
| Drainage Speed | Slow, gravity-dependent drain | Fast-acting powered drainage systems |
| Safety Features | Slippery surfaces with zero support | Built-in grab bars and non-slip floors |
Working with local contractors means you get real people who understand the unique needs of families in our beautiful northern community.
Our service area includes the quiet, hardworking city of Onaway, Michigan, where neighbors look out for neighbors and quality craftsmanship matters.
We take pride in helping residents across Presque Isle County live more securely in the homes they love.
With a local population of around 782 people, we treat every single client like our next-door neighbor because you probably are.
We understand that with a median household income of about $27,000, home investments must be durable, highly efficient, and reasonably priced.
That is why we focus on offering high-value installations that stand the test of time without breaking your budget.
Our skilled crew handles everything from the initial measurements to the final plumbing connections within the 49765 ZIP code region.
We do not use high-pressure sales tactics or confusing industry jargon when we come out to look at your space.
Instead, we provide clear, honest communication and a detailed layout plan so you know exactly what to expect.
To start, we carefully remove your old, outdated tub without causing any unnecessary damage to your existing walls or surrounding flooring.
This preparation phase is crucial because we must inspect the underlying wood framing and plumbing lines for any hidden water damage.
Fixing these issues early ensures your new heavy-duty basin rests on a solid, level foundation.
Next, our technicians route the new heavy-duty drain pipes and secure the specialized watertight sealing door system.
We perform rigorous pressure tests on the seals to guarantee that not a single drop of water escapes onto your bathroom floor.
This meticulous attention to detail prevents future mold growth and keeps your subfloor dry and structurally sound.
Finally, we install the secure grab bars, easy-to-reach faucet controls, and the handheld shower wand for maximum utility.
Before we pack up our tools, we walk you through every single feature so you feel completely confident using your new setup.
We leave your home absolutely spotless, taking all the old construction debris and your old tub with us.
Absolutely, because these specialized units are specifically engineered to match the exact footprint of a traditional five-foot bathtub. This means we can complete the swap without tearing down major load-bearing walls or completely rerouting your entire plumbing network. It saves you time, keeps the project clean, and reduces overall construction costs significantly.
Our units utilize advanced pressure-sealed door gaskets that expand and lock tight under the natural weight of the bathwater. This smart design ensures a lifetime of leak-free performance without requiring heavy physical strength to close or latch the door. You can soak in peace, knowing your bathroom floor will remain completely dry throughout your entire bath.
You will be happy to know that these non-porous acrylic surfaces are incredibly easy to clean with basic, non-abrasive soap. Because the material naturally resists grime and hard water stains, you will spend far less time scrubbing on your hands and knees. It is a low-maintenance solution that keeps your bathroom looking fresh and hygienic with minimal effort.
If you are ready to make your bathroom a safer, more relaxing place, the next step is incredibly simple.
We offer no-obligation estimates where we come directly to your home to inspect your space and discuss your needs.
This personalized approach helps us find the absolute best fit for your home and your budget.
During our visit, we will measure your doorway clearances, check your hot water heater capacity, and provide an all-inclusive price quote.
You will not have to worry about hidden fees or surprise upcharges later on because we believe in complete transparency.
We want you to have all the facts so you can make the best decision for your household.
Do not wait for an accidental slip or fall to force your hand into making a stressful, emergency home renovation.
Take control of your home safety today by scheduling your on-site consultation with our friendly, experienced team.
Give us a call, and let us help you rediscover the simple joy of a safe, relaxing soak!
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 Onaway.
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