The Sollitt crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Kankakee 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.
Now you can finally stop stressing over slippery bathroom floors. This local home improvement service brings peace of mind right to your Kankakee County residence. Meanwhile, folks in this quiet Sollitt corner deserve proper accessibility.
Eventually every homeowner faces tricky mobility challenges inside their wet areas. That means finding a trustworthy local crew matters immensely. Fortunately, getting a free estimate helps you plan your budget without any guesswork.
First you need to measure your existing washroom space carefully. Then our crew arrives on site to evaluate plumbing lines. This lets you avoid costly surprises down the road.
Furthermore, removing the old bulky acrylic basin takes serious muscle. Because safety rules matter, we handle every heavy lift. Consequently, your floors stay completely protected from accidental scratches.
Selecting a deep soak threshold unit requires looking at door swings. Sometimes outward opening doors work best for tight layouts. Therefore, you gain extra wiggle room during daily hygiene tasks.
On top of that, built-in grab bars offer incredible stability. Each safety handle lets you lower yourself securely. Which means you enjoy a relaxing soak completely worry-free.
Planning for construction day creates mild anxiety for most homeowners. Yet our professional crew makes the whole procedure super smooth. Naturally, you want minimal disruption to your daily schedule.
Before work starts, technicians lay down protective floor coverings everywhere. This keeps your home clean while tools move back and forth. Afterward, we haul away all the messy debris immediately.
Connecting fast-drain technology requires specialized piping configurations. Our trained workers handle every single wrench turn with extreme precision. Thus, you never deal with annoying slow drains.
Additionally, hydrotherapy jet systems need proper electrical grounding. Certified local electricians ensure all wiring meets strict safety codes. That keeps your family completely safe from electrical hazards.
Sealing tile edges prevents water damage behind your drywall. You can rest easy knowing mold will not grow secretly. Ultimately, your new bathing fixture looks stunning and pristine.
Plus, slip-resistant flooring textures keep your bare feet firmly planted. This thoughtful design feature lets you step out without fear. Accordingly, morning routines become genuinely enjoyable again.
Aging in place remains a top priority for many residents. Instead of moving away, you can simply adapt your current house. This sensible choice saves you thousands in moving expenses.
Furthermore, property values often increase with modern accessibility upgrades. Future buyers appreciate turnkey bathrooms ready for any family member. Because smart investments pay off, this renovation makes total sense.
Budgeting for home renovations always demands careful financial calculation. Yet our transparent pricing model eliminates hidden fees completely. You always know the exact bottom line upfront.
Besides that, requesting zero-cost project evaluations costs nothing. Simply reach out today to schedule your consultation. This lets you compare options without any financial pressure.
Traditional tubs require stepping dangerously high over slick ledges. Walk-in hydro basins remove that barrier entirely with low thresholds. Check out the comparison table below for clear details.
| Feature | Standard Tub | Accessible Basin |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Height | High and Risky | Ultra-Low Step |
| Safety Bars | Rarely Included | Built-In Support |
| Soaking Style | Standard Lay Down | Upright Ergonomic Seat |
Reviewing these differences highlights why upgrading is so important. Now you can make an informed decision for your household. Therefore, your daily bathing habits become much safer.
Cleaning acrylic surfaces requires mild soap and soft sponges. Harsh chemical scrubs can dull the shiny finish over time. Consequently, gentle cleaning routines preserve that like-new appearance for decades.
Furthermore, checking the watertight door seal prevents unexpected leaks. Our team shows you exactly how to inspect this rubber gasket. Because preventive maintenance works wonders, your fixture lasts longer.
Sometimes hair or soap scum builds up inside the drain. Running a gentle flush clears out any pesky clogs quickly. Thus, your water empties out in a matter of minutes.
Additionally, keeping the door latch clean ensures smooth operation daily. A little bit of silicone spray works like magic here. Which means you never struggle with stubborn mechanical parts.
Regaining your bathroom independence feels truly liberating. You no longer need to ask family members for assistance. Instead, you manage your personal care with total dignity.
Moreover, soothing water jets massage tired muscles after long days. This therapeutic benefit eases sore joints and stiff backs wonderfully. Therefore, your overall physical wellness improves naturally.
Waiting too long to fix home safety hazards invites accidents. Proactive planning keeps you out of emergency rooms entirely. Hence, reaching out now protects your long-term independence.
Ready to upgrade your daily routine with total peace of mind? Contact our local crew right now to claim your complimentary project evaluation. This lets you start your bathroom transformation immediately.
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 Sollitt.
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