The Shady Hollow crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Travis 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.
Every single day starts with a routine, but a slippery, high-sided barrier can turn your morning routine into a stressful obstacle course.
Fortunately, you can reclaim your independence and peace of mind by upgrading to a modern, low-threshold bathing system.
This simple change lets you slide onto a secure seat without taking any scary steps.
Indeed, slipping on wet porcelain is one of the most common household hazards, especially for seniors.
By choosing a specialized bath with an airtight door, you eliminate the need to climb over a steep ledge.
Which means you get to enjoy a deep, warm soak without any of the anxiety that usually comes with it.
Moreover, local homes in Travis County often feature outdated, shallow basins that fail to offer true relaxation.
Upgrading your bathroom layout not only adds immense safety but also boosts the long-term value of your property.
On top of that, these sealed-door systems allow you to sit comfortably while the water surrounds you completely.
To understand why this is such a game-changer, you should look at how these specialized units actually operate.
First, they feature a heavy-duty door seal that prevents any water from escaping onto your bathroom floor.
This lets you fill the basin up to your chest while staying completely upright on a contoured, slip-resistant seat.
Next, you will notice the inclusion of built-in grab bars and ultra-low entry thresholds that measure just a few inches.
As a result of this design, your risk of losing your balance while entering or exiting drops to almost zero.
We always make sure to install fast-draining systems so you do not have to sit shivering while the water empties out.
| Key Feature | Concrete Benefit for You |
|---|---|
| Ultra-Low Threshold | No more high stepping, which prevents nasty slips. |
| Contoured Built-In Seat | Lets you sit safely at chair height while soaking. |
| Airtight Door Seal | Guarantees zero leaks on your dry, safe bathroom floor. |
| Hydrotherapy Jets | Soothes sore muscles and improves circulation naturally. |
Naturally, some folks worry about the time it takes to fill and drain these larger units.
However, modern plumbing technology utilizing high-flow taps ensures that you are covered in warm water within minutes.
This means less waiting around and more time enjoying a deeply soothing, spa-like experience right in your own home.
When planning your upgrade, you must consider how much physical space you have around the bathing area. An inward-opening door is fantastic for tight bathrooms because it does not swing out into your limited floor space. This lets you maximize your walking area while keeping the outer layout clean and uncluttered.
On the flip side, an outward-opening door offers a much wider entry point for anyone with mobility challenges.
If you use a wheelchair or a walker, this design allows for a seamless, lateral transfer directly onto the seat.
Which means you can transition into the tub with minimal effort and maximum dignity.
Beyond basic safety, you can transform your daily wash into a deeply therapeutic session with targeted water jets. These heated streams target your lower back, calves, and feet to wash away the stiffness of a long day. This lets you sleep much better at night because your muscles feel completely relaxed and rejuvenated.
Additionally, gentle air jets offer a softer, bubbling sensation that stimulates your skin without feeling too intense.
If you suffer from poor circulation or joint discomfort, this gentle agitation provides a wonderful sense of physical relief.
...It is like having a personal masseuse built right into your private washroom.
You might think that swapping out a traditional basin is a messy, weeks-long headache that disrupts your entire house.
Actually, our experienced local crew can handle the entire transformation process in just a couple of days.
This lets you get back to your normal routine quickly, without dealing with endless dust, noise, or pushy contractors.
First, we carefully extract your old, dangerous tub and inspect the underlying subfloor for any hidden water damage.
Fixing these structural issues early prevents mold growth and ensures a rock-solid foundation for your heavy new unit.
Therefore, you can rest easy knowing your floor is completely sturdy and safe for years to come.
Next, our team upgrades your existing plumbing lines to accommodate the rapid-fill faucets and fast-drain hardware.
Because we specialize in this specific trade, we know exactly how to optimize your water pressure for peak performance.
On top of that, we seal every single seam with premium, mildew-resistant caulking for a spotless finish.
Living in this beautiful corner of the Lone Star State means appreciating community, safety, and high-quality craftsmanship.
With a local median household income of $116,461, families in this neighborhood value smart, durable investments in their homes.
We treat every single house we enter with the utmost respect, as if our own grandparents lived there.
Whether you reside near the local parks or tucked away in the quiet streets of ZIP code 78748, we come directly to you.
Since we are active right here in Shady Hollow, Texas, we understand the specific home styles and plumbing setups of the area.
This local familiarity allows us to tackle unexpected structural quirks without delaying your project or raising the price.
Furthermore, our small-town approach means we never pressure you into buying features you do not actually need.
We believe in honest, clear communication, showing you both the advantages and the physical limits of each model.
This lets you make an educated decision that perfectly fits your physical needs and your household budget.
We believe that learning about your options should be a completely stress-free experience from start to finish. When you invite us out, we measure your space, check your water heater, and give you a straightforward, written quote. This lets you discuss the project with your family without any high-pressure sales tactics hanging over your head.
Our detailed estimates include all labor, materials, and cleanup costs, so you never have to worry about hidden fees.
Which means the price we give you on day one is the exact price you pay when the job is done.
We even clean up every speck of dust before we leave, leaving your bathroom absolutely sparkling and ready for use.
Do not wait for a dangerous slip or a painful fall to force your hand into making a stressful, emergency home modification. Taking control of your safety today ensures that you can remain in the home you love for many decades to come. This lets you enjoy your golden years with absolute peace of mind, knowing you are fully protected.
To make things as easy as possible, we offer consultations right at your convenience.
Simply reach out to our friendly office team, and we will schedule a convenient time to visit your property.
We look forward to helping you rediscover the simple, pain-free joy of a warm, deeply relaxing bath!
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 Shady Hollow.
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