The Summit crew we send takes the old bathtub out, seals the new door in and tests it full, all over Cook 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.
Thinking about making your daily wash-up a whole lot easier and safer? Well, loads of folks are looking for smarter ways to enjoy a good soak without all the tricky gymnastics. So, discover how a special bathing fixture can totally change your routine for the better.
Many folks, as they get a little older or maybe have some nagging aches, start noticing that the simple act of taking a bath or a shower isn't quite so simple anymore. Moreover, that high wall on a regular tub can suddenly feel like a skyscraper, making you think twice before you even try to get in. It really becomes a huge hassle just to keep yourself clean and feel refreshed.
Consequently, you might find yourself doing some weird little dances just to get your leg over that edge without losing your balance. Then again, sometimes it's not even about getting over the wall but the whole slippery situation inside that makes you nervous. Truly, nobody wants to start their day with a slip and a scare when all they wanted was a nice, warm wash.
Undeniably, those traditional tub walls can be a real pain in the… well, in the hip, knee, or back! For instance, if you've ever found yourself grabbing onto anything nearby like a stressed-out octopus just to keep steady, you know exactly what I mean. This precarious maneuver is definitely not how you want to start or end your day.
Furthermore, a lot of people just stop taking baths altogether because the thought of a fall is too scary. On top of that, sometimes even a quick shower can feel risky when you are constantly worried about slipping on a wet floor. Ultimately, you deserve a bathing experience that feels truly safe and puts your mind at ease.
However, imagine a bath that practically invites you inside with open arms instead of throwing up a big, intimidating barrier. Consequently, that's exactly what these special bathing units are all about: they are designed to make getting in and out super simple. Indeed, they come with a door on the side, meaning you don't have to do any crazy high steps.
Therefore, you just open a little door, step inside on a really low ledge, and then settle down on a built-in seat. Which means you can sit comfortably while the water fills up around you, a much safer and more relaxing way to bathe. Ultimately, this thoughtful design takes all the wrestling out of bath time, letting you just enjoy the warm water.
Actually, the secret sauce to these fantastic fixtures is that awesome door on the side. With this clever feature, you simply walk right into the bathing area without needing to lift your leg high over any walls. This innovative design offers incredible ease for anyone who struggles with mobility.
Then again, once you're inside, you just close and latch the watertight door, and the basin starts to fill. Clearly, this provides a seamless entry that makes you feel much more secure and independent during your personal care routine. Indeed, it transforms a once daunting task into a simple pleasure.
Moreover, these aren't just any old tubs; they're often designed to let you soak in much deeper water than a regular bath. Therefore, you can fully immerse yourself, which is absolutely splendid for unwinding those tired muscles after a long day. So, imagine a soothing feel all around you.
Often, many of these ingenious units also come with little jets that bubble and swirl the water around you, sometimes referred to as air or hydro-massage. Which really adds an extra layer of geniality to your soak, helping you achieve a wonderful state of relaxation. Plus, just the warmth of the deep water can do wonders for your overall well-being.
Naturally, you might be wondering if one of these unique bathing solutions will even fit in your existing bathroom. To be honest, most homes can absolutely make room for one of these, especially since they come in all sorts of sizes and styles. You truly have many options to consider for your specific needs.
Which means we always take a good look at your current bathroom setup and chat about what you're hoping for. Because our main goal is to help you find the absolute best fit that blends right into your home and makes your daily routine better. We are here to guide you through all the choices.
Interestingly enough, even if you've got a smaller bathroom, don't instantly think one of these units is out of the question. You see, they make models that are pretty compact, designed to squeeze into tighter spots where a regular tub might already be. So, we can often swap out your old tub for a new one without needing a huge remodel.
Furthermore, sometimes it's even possible to install one where you only had a shower before, depending on the layout. This versatility means more people can enjoy the benefits of a safer bathing option, even in cozy spaces. Truly, you might be surprised at the possibilities that are available.
Still, one thing you really should think about is your hot water situation. After all, these special deep-soaking basins can hold a good amount of water. Therefore, if your water heater is on the smaller side, you might find yourself running out of hot water before your bath is fully warm.
However, this isn't usually a huge deal, and it's something we can totally talk about when we come for a free estimate. Sometimes, a simple adjustment or an upgrade to your water heater might be a smart move to ensure you get a full, warm soak every time. This small consideration can make a big difference in your overall bathing experience.
So, if you're seriously thinking about making a change, you might be curious about how this whole thing actually works from the very beginning. Well, we try to make it as straightforward and simple as possible for you. You deserve a clear path to a better bathing experience without any headaches.
For example, it all starts with just reaching out to us for a chat and a visit. That's when we come to your place, take a look, and listen to what you need. Then, we give you a clear, honest quote without any hidden surprises.
Indeed, one of the best parts about working with local folks like us is that we always offer a completely free estimate. This means you don't have to commit to anything just to get an idea of the cost and what's involved. We believe in transparency from the start.
Therefore, we'll come right to your home, check out your bathroom, and talk through all your options. Then again, we'll answer all your questions and give you a solid price, so you know exactly what to expect without any pressure. This helpful approach allows you to make an informed decision at your own pace.
Once you decide to move forward, we schedule a day that works best for you to get the job done. Then, our crew shows up ready to carefully remove your old tub or shower setup. We take every precaution to keep your home tidy during the entire process.
After that, we meticulously prepare the area and install your brand-new easy-access bathing unit, making sure everything is sealed up tight and working perfectly. We always aim to get things wrapped up efficiently, so you can start enjoying your new space sooner rather than later. Moreover, we clean up after ourselves, leaving your bathroom spotless.
Truly, getting one of these special soaking spots isn't just about personal hygiene; it's about reclaiming a little piece of your independence and peace of mind. Moreover, it changes your daily routine from a risky chore into something you can actually look forward to. This shift in mindset is incredibly valuable.
Therefore, for many, it means they can stay in their own homes longer and keep their self-sufficiency. Also, for family members, it brings a huge wave of relief knowing their loved one can bathe safely. It really helps everyone sleep a little better at night, knowing there's less worry about slips and falls.
Speaking of home, we're proud to serve our community right here in this part of Illinois, like Summit. You see, this is a bustling place in Cook County, a spot where about 11,340 folks call home. With many households having a median income of around $46,417, people here really value smart investments in their homes.
Consequently, we understand the local feel and the specific needs of homes in this area, including those with particular ZIP codes. We're your neighbors, after all, and we get what matters to you. Therefore, we always strive to provide solutions that truly fit the local lifestyle and property types.
Honestly, putting one of these special bathing fixtures into your home isn't a small task you want just anyone doing. You really need folks who know their stuff and have been around the block a few times. Our experience means you get a job done right the first time.
Therefore, choosing a local crew with a solid reputation means you're getting more than just installation; you're getting peace of mind. Which means you can relax knowing that your new accessible bathing solution will be safe, secure, and built to last. We take immense pride in our craftsmanship and our commitment to the community.
You might not realize it, but the quality of these special bathing units can really differ from one to another. Some are built with much sturdier materials that hold up better over time, while others might feel a bit flimsy. Naturally, you want something that's going to last for years and years.
Furthermore, the way it's installed is super critical, especially when it comes to making sure everything is properly sealed and watertight. A poor installation can lead to leaks and other headaches down the road. Therefore, picking a team that pays close attention to every detail ensures your deep soaking basin works flawlessly for a long time.
Ultimately, when you choose us, you're not just getting a service; you're getting a promise from local folks who genuinely care. We live and work in your area, and our reputation means everything to us. Because we want you to be absolutely thrilled with your new accessible bathing solution.
Therefore, we stand by our work, and we're always just a call away if you ever have questions or need anything. Our goal is to make your life easier and safer, one quality installation at a time. So, why not reach out today and discover how much better your bathing experience can be?
Ready to ditch the tub-climbing circus act and enjoy a truly relaxing, safe soak? Honestly, it's easier than you think to explore your options and see how an accessible bathing solution can transform your daily routine. So, take the first step and give us a shout for a free estimate today!
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 Summit.
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.
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