The Startex crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Spartanburg 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 into a standard bath can feel like climbing a mountain when your knees or back start acting up. That high porcelain ledge suddenly looks like a major hazard, which makes daily washing a stressful chore instead of a relaxing break. Fortunately, a smart upgrade lets you slide right into a warm soak without stepping over that scary barrier.
This simple change keeps you living in your own home much longer. You deserve to feel safe and independent in your private space. Our team visits your home to measure your layout and give you an estimate on making this dream a reality.
Standard tubs require a lot of balance because you have to lift your leg high while standing on a slippery surface. To solve this, these specialized units feature a leak-proof door built right into the side. You simply step over a tiny threshold that is only a few inches off the floor.
Once you step inside, you sit down on a raised, molded bench that keeps you upright and comfortable. After you close the latch, the fast-fill faucets get to work while you stay warm and secure. It completely changes how you look at your daily routine...
Besides the basic safety, these modern designs offer serious muscle relief. Many models come with high-tech water jets that target your lower back and legs. This warm hydrotherapy acts like a personal massage therapist, which helps soothe stiff joints after a long day.
Table of Key Features and Benefits:
| Safety Feature | Daily Benefit for You |
|---|---|
| Low-entry threshold | Eliminates the risk of tripping and falling while entering |
| Contoured built-in seating | Allows you to bathe from a stable, comfortable sitting position |
| Quick-drain technology | Prevents you from sitting in cold water waiting for it to empty |
| Heavy-duty grab bars | Gives you solid handholds for maximum stability and balance |
You might worry that remodeling your bathroom will turn your home into a dusty construction zone for weeks. However, our experienced crew streamlines the entire process to get you back in your routine quickly. We handle the heavy lifting, the plumbing adjustments, and the clean-up so you do not have to lift a finger.
First, we carefully remove your old, outdated tub without damaging your walls or floors. This requires some muscle and precision, especially in tight spaces. Next, we inspect the subfloor and the pipes to ensure everything is sturdy and dry.
After that, we run new plumbing lines to match the faucet locations on your new secure bather. Because these units hold more water than standard models, we often upgrade your drains too. This ensures the water whisks away fast when you are finished soaking.
Finally, we slide the new unit into place and seal every seam with commercial-grade silicone. We pressure-test the door seals to guarantee a lifetime of leak-free performance. Before we leave, we show you exactly how every button and latch works.
Every home is different, which means a one-size-fits-all approach never works for bathroom safety. Some folks need a wider seat, while others require a compact unit to fit into a tiny hallway bathroom. We help you navigate the options to find the perfect fit for your physical needs and your wallet.
For example, bariatric models offer wider doors and spacious seating to accommodate larger frames comfortably. If you have severe arthritis, you might prefer touch-pad controls over traditional turn-knobs. These small details make a massive difference in your daily satisfaction.
On top of that, we look at your existing hot water heater to make sure it can handle the job. If your current tank is too small, we can discuss high-efficiency upgrades to keep the warm water flowing. Our goal is to give you a complete system that works flawlessly from day one.
Investing in your home safety is always a big decision, especially when you are watching your budget closely. In Spartanburg County, many homeowners live on fixed incomes, so we keep our pricing transparent and fair. We believe safety should be affordable for everyone in our local community.
With a median household income of twenty-eight thousand three hundred sixty-five dollars in this historic textile community, every dollar counts. That is why we offer detailed, honest pricing during our home consultations. We never use high-pressure sales tactics or hide extra fees in the fine print.
This gorgeous unincorporated area, home to about one thousand four hundred thirty-seven residents, deserves top-tier service. Whether you live near the old mill site or out toward the highway in ZIP code 29377, we treat your home with respect. We live and work nearby, so we take pride in helping our neighbors stay safe.
When customizing your setup, you will choose between air jets and water jets. Air systems create a gentle, bubbling sensation that stimulates the skin and relaxes your mind. This is perfect if you want a soothing, spa-like experience without too much pressure.
Water systems, on the other hand, push warm water through adjustable nozzles to massage deep tissue. This option works wonders for chronic pain, poor circulation, and muscle recovery. Many of our local clients choose a combination of both to get the ultimate therapy system.
It might be tempting to hire a cheap handyman or try a DIY kit to save a few bucks. However, these specialized units require expert calibration to prevent devastating water damage. A single mistake with the door seal or the drain alignment can ruin your subfloors and cost thousands to fix.
Our professional crew understands the local building codes in South Carolina to ensure everything is done legally and safely. We carry full insurance, which protects your property and gives you complete peace of mind. We take our time to do the job right the first time, every time.
Furthermore, we know how to secure the heavy unit properly so it never shifts when you sit down. A loose tub can crack the plumbing lines over time, leading to hidden mold growth behind your walls. Our rock-solid anchoring system keeps your investment safe for decades.
You do not have to live with the daily fear of slipping on wet porcelain anymore. A simple phone call brings one of our friendly estimators right to your doorstep for an assessment. We will look at your bathroom, discuss your physical needs, and give you a clear plan.
You are under no obligation to buy anything from us. We want to give you the information you need to make the best choice for your family. Let us help you rediscover the joy of a warm, relaxing, and completely safe soak in your own home.
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 Startex.
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