The Staley crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Randolph 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.
Getting in and out of a standard deep basin can start to feel like climbing a mountain as the years slip by.
This is why many homeowners choose to replace their old high-sided basins with a specialized low-entry bathing system that features a leak-proof side door.
These smart retrofits allow you to step right inside without lifting your legs over a dangerous ledge, which means you can finally stop worrying about slips and falls on wet porcelain.
Making this simple swap keeps you independent in your own home for much longer.
By adding a built-in seat and grab bars to your setup, you transform a daily chore into a relaxing, stress-free routine.
If you want to explore how these units fit into your current layout, we are happy to visit your home and provide a detailed estimate at no cost to you.
Our team specializes in retrofitting these secure, heavy-duty accessible soaking units directly into your existing bathroom footprint.
Many people worry that their bathroom is simply too small for such a big upgrade, but these modern units are specifically designed to match the dimensions of a standard five-foot alcove.
This clever sizing lets us slide the new system right into the spot where your old tub used to sit, saving you from expensive structural wall changes.
Every single home has its own unique plumbing quirks that require a professional eye to figure out.
For example, we need to inspect your current water heater capacity because these deep-soaking systems hold more water than a standard shallow basin.
We also look at your drain placement to ensure we can install a fast-draining kit that empties the basin in under two minutes so you do not sit there shivering.
To help you compare the different options, here is a quick breakdown of what you can expect from various setups:
| System Type | Key Feature | Main Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Soaker Unit | Deep water depth | Excellent heat retention and simple operation |
| Hydrotherapy System | Water massage jets | Relieves sore muscles and joint stiffness |
| Aero-therapy System | Gentle air bubbles | Soft skin stimulation without high pressure |
Living in Randolph County means enjoying a quiet, tight-knit community where neighbors look out for one another.
With a cozy local population of just 297 residents, keeping our seniors safe and comfortable in their own homes is a top priority for families in the area.
Many households here in the 27355 zip code area are planning ahead for retirement, making smart home modifications that allow them to age in place gracefully.
Since the median household income sits around $49,500, we understand that home improvements need to be highly cost-effective and built to last.
Investing in a leak-proof step-in wash system adds instant value to your property while eliminating the need for costly assisted living facilities down the road.
Our team travels all over Staley, North Carolina, to measure bathrooms and help folks find a durable model that fits their budget perfectly.
When you work with us, you get a personalized consultation right in your own home.
We do not believe in pushy sales tactics or rush jobs, so we take our time to explain how the plumbing hookups and door seals work.
This personalized approach ensures you get exactly what you need without paying for extra features you will never use.
Removing an old cast iron or steel tub requires muscle, patience, and the right tools so we do not damage your surrounding drywall.
Once we clear the old unit out, our crew inspects the subfloor for any hidden water damage or rot that needs fixing before we place the new heavy unit.
Securing a solid, level foundation is absolutely critical because these door-entry systems are heavy, especially when filled to the brim with warm water.
Next, we run new hot and cold supply lines to match the high-flow faucet hardware that comes with your new system.
These specialized faucets are designed to fill the basin rapidly, which means you spend less time waiting and more time relaxing.
We also install dedicated electrical lines if you choose a model with heated seating, air jets, or soothing water pumps.
After we position the unit, our technicians seal every seam with high-grade, mold-resistant silicone to prevent any future moisture issues.
We test the door seal multiple times under full water pressure to guarantee that not a single drop leaks onto your bathroom floor.
This meticulous testing process gives you total peace of mind every time you step inside to wash.
You can choose between an inward-swinging door or an outward-swinging door depending on your physical mobility and bathroom layout.
Inward-swinging doors use the natural pressure of the water to keep the seal tight, making them incredibly safe and highly popular for tight spaces.
However, if you use a wheelchair or a walker, an outward-swinging door offers a much wider entry point for an easy transfer from a seated position.
We also look at the placement of your toilet and vanity to make sure the door can open fully without hitting anything.
Our goal is to create a seamless flow in your bathroom so you can move around freely without feeling cramped.
We will help you weigh these options during our initial walkthrough so you can make an informed decision.
Sitting in a cooling basin waiting for the water to slowly gurgle down the pipe is no fun at all.
That is why we highly recommend upgrading to a dual-drain system or a powered drain pump that empties the entire unit in about sixty seconds.
This clever feature allows you to open the door and step out quickly, keeping you warm and preventing you from catching a chill.
These advanced drain systems also prevent standing water from pooling in the bottom of the basin after your bath.
A dry floor inside the unit means the slip-resistant textured floor can do its job properly when you stand up to exit.
We make sure your home plumbing can handle this rapid release of water without backing up into your sink or toilet.
Taking the first step toward a safer home can feel a bit overwhelming, but we are here to guide you through every part of the process.
We treat your home with the utmost respect, keeping our work area clean and minimizing disruption to your daily routine during the install.
Our experienced crew works efficiently to complete most changeovers in just a couple of days so you can get back to your normal life.
We invite you to reach out to us today to schedule your complimentary, no-obligation home assessment.
We will look at your bathroom layout, discuss your specific physical needs, and give you a straightforward, honest price estimate.
Do not wait for an accidental slip to make you wish you had acted sooner... take control of your safety and enjoy peaceful, independent bathing once again!
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 Staley.
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