The Portsmouth Heights crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over City of Portsmouth. 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.
Every single year thousands of folks slip and fall right in their own bathrooms. This happens because standard tubs have high walls that are incredibly tough to step over safely. Which means you might feel a bit nervous every time you want to wash up and relax. Thankfully you can find an easy way to keep your independence while enjoying a warm soak.
By choosing to upgrade your bathroom with a specialized step-in bathing unit you completely eliminate that scary barrier. Our team travels all over the local area to help homeowners just like you find the perfect setup. We will gladly visit your house to measure your space and give you an estimate without any obligation.
This wonderful home improvement project instantly changes how you feel about your daily routine. Since you deserve to feel safe in your own home we focus on providing top-notch craftsmanship that lasts for decades. Let us look at how these smart upgrades protect your peace of mind and make bathing fun again.
Most traditional setups require you to balance on one slippery foot while lifting your other leg high in the air. That is a recipe for disaster especially if your balance is not quite what it used to be. On top of that wet porcelain is notoriously slick which makes every movement feel like a gamble. When you switch to a low-threshold model you simply open a secure door and step right inside without any effort.
This smart design keeps you planted firmly on your feet during the entire process. Once you step inside you close the watertight door and sit down on a built-in contoured bench. This lets you fill the basin with warm water while staying completely relaxed. You do not have to worry about lowering yourself all the way down to the floor anymore.
To give you a better idea of how these special units compare to old-fashioned basins we put together a quick comparison table below.
| Feature | Standard Bathtub | Our Low-Step Safety Units |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Threshold Height | Usually 14 to 18 inches high | Ultra-low step of just a few inches |
| Seating Option | None, you must sit on the floor | Built-in raised slip-resistant seat |
| Safety Grab Bars | Must be bought and drilled separately | Fully integrated heavy-duty bars included |
| Drainage Speed | Slow standard gravity drain | Fast-drain technology options available |
Aside from the obvious safety aspects these gorgeous units offer amazing physical relief for tired joints and muscles. If you deal with arthritis or back pain then you know how hard it is to get going in the morning. Having heated water surround your body while you sit comfortably works wonders for your circulation. It feels exactly like having a private spa right in your own master suite.
Many models we install come loaded with targeted air and water jets that gently massage your sore spots. This allows you to customize your bathing experience to target your lower back or calves. You can say goodbye to those expensive trips to local physical therapy centers when you have this level of care at home. Your body will thank you every single day for making this wise investment.
Because we want you to enjoy the ultimate relaxation we only source products with leak-proof door seals that carry lifetime warranties. This means you never have to worry about water ruining your beautiful bathroom floors. We take care of every single detail during the setup process so you can just sit back and anticipate your first warm soak.
You might be wondering how we manage to fit these spacious units into a standard bathroom layout. Actually our highly trained crew specializes in retrofitting these systems directly into your existing tub alcove. This means we do not have to tear down your entire bathroom or mess with your main structural walls. We keep the mess to an absolute minimum and protect your home with drop cloths.
First our local technicians will carefully remove your old heavy cast iron or acrylic basin. Then we inspect the subfloor and plumbing lines to ensure everything is dry and structurally sound. After that we hook up the new heavy-duty drain connections and slide the new unit into place. Finally we seal all the joints with commercial-grade mildew-resistant silicone to keep everything watertight.
Our friendly crew takes immense pride in leaving your home cleaner than we found it. We even haul away your old bulky tub so you do not have to worry about disposal fees. This entire process often takes just a couple of days which keeps your life moving along smoothly.
Every person has unique needs when it comes to mobility and daily comfort. That is why we offer a wide variety of accessories like handheld showerheads and easy-to-reach control panels. These features let you adjust the water temperature and jet pressure without having to bend over or strain your back. We also install extra grab bars exactly where you need them most for maximum stability.
Another fantastic option is the heated seat feature which keeps you warm while the basin fills up and drains out. This prevents you from getting chilled during those transitional moments. We want to make sure your new setup fits your lifestyle like a glove.
We love working in this historic coastal community located right along the Elizabeth River. Our local service area covers the entire region including the beautiful neighborhoods within the independent City of Portsmouth. With a local population of 99,049 residents we have helped many of your neighbors regain their bathing independence. Whether you live near the historic Olde Towne district or closer to the quiet residential pockets we are just a short drive away.
Our team understands the unique plumbing challenges found in older Virginia homes built during different eras. We know how to handle historical layouts and modern builds alike with total confidence. Our goal is to serve our community by making homes safer one bathroom at a time.
Since the median household income in some of these specific pockets is listed at $0 we know that budget flexibility is incredibly important to our clients. We work hard to offer competitive pricing and flexible options to fit your financial situation. You do not have to break the bank to secure your safety and well-being.
We believe that nobody should have to buy a major home improvement product without seeing how it fits first. That is why we offer in-home consultations to help you make an informed decision. Our friendly estimator will look at your current plumbing setup and take precise measurements of your doorway and bathroom space. This ensures that the model you choose will fit perfectly without any unexpected surprises during the installation.
During this visit we will show you different style options and explain how the various jet systems operate. We provide you with a detailed written quote that outlines all the costs upfront. There are never any hidden fees or high-pressure sales tactics when you work with us.
Taking this step is all about reclaiming your freedom and staying in the home you love for years to come. If you are ready to explore your options simply reach out to us to schedule your free estimate. We look forward to meeting you and helping you create the safe beautiful bathroom of your dreams...
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 Portsmouth Heights.
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