Bathtub Replacement for Adult Children Buying for a Parent
A plain look at how a son or daughter can set up a new tub or safer bath for a parent, and what to ask first.
You see your mom or dad stepping over a high tub wall, and it worries you. Maybe you live across town, or across the state. You want to help without taking over. This page shows how a new bathtub can be planned with your parent, and with you in the room or on the phone.
Start with how your parent uses the bath. If the tub wall is the hard part, a new Jacuzzi® bathtub in the same spot may be enough. If stepping over is the problem, ask about a walk-in tub, a walk-in shower, or a tub-to-shower conversion. Grab bars and built-in seats can go in with any of them. The replacement tub is made from durable material that resists damage, keeps its color and has anti-microbial protection, so it cleans up fast. That means less scrubbing for your parent. The work stays on the tub or shower area only.
You are choosing for someone else, and that changes the answer. It is your parent's bathroom, so your parent picks the colors, finishes and safety features. Your parent, as the homeowner, is asked to be there for the design visit. You can join in person or by phone, which helps if you live far away. Ask your parent what feels hard today, then let the designer show options. You do not need to guess at what will work.
There is no set price, because no two bathrooms are the same. The quote is free, it is done in the home, and it covers the product and the installation. What moves it up or down is the size and layout of the space, a tub or a shower, the base, the wall style and finish, and the fixture finish. Extras like a seat, shelves or grab bars count too. For a walk-in tub, the tub size and the comfort and safety features matter. The questions below dig into cost.
First, a designer comes to the home and listens to your parent. You can be on the line. Next, you get a custom plan with options and a free quote. Your parent chooses the colors, finishes and safety features. Then Love Your Bath schedules the install, which takes In as little as One Day, and rarely a second. When the crew finishes, they go over every detail with your parent and activate the warranty right then.
Once it is done, your parent has a tub or shower that is easier to use and easier to keep clean. The lifetime warranty lasts as long as your parent owns the home. One Google reviewer, Annette R. wrote that Kimberly was "easy to reach an kept me informed." That is how it should feel for you too. You stay in the loop, and the bath is simply ready.
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What our customers say
"I recently had my bathtub converted into a walk-in shower, and Joselito and his team did an outstanding job. From the moment they arrived, it was clear they took pride in their work. The team was punctual, respectful of my home, kept the workspace clean, and extremely thorough throughout the entire process. The quality of the work is excellent, and the new shower looks and functions beautifully. My wife and I are so happy with how everything turned out and would highly recommend them for any bathroom renovation. Thanks again for a job well done!"
"Loved how these guys changed my bath! Quickly, efficiently, quietly and perfectly!"
"Our installer from Love Your Bath, Jean Santiago, was a pleasure to work with and answered all my questions. Brian Wand, our Design Consultant was also a pleasure to work with our customized shower. Thank You for a job well done."
"I am very impressed and the work exceeded my expectations. Jason installer so professional. Kimberly easy to reach an kept me informed. And Brian as well. I would use them again."
"Looks amazing. Reno of 25yo condo shower with filthy grout, dated tile and horrible shower door. 6 weeks from initial call to installation. This group really works as a team to coordinate everything. Purchased through Costco to get additional promotions. Jared, Lindsay, Courtney, and Kimberly were great, but the gold star goes to the installer Jason who went above & beyond to make it all perfect. Entire group was professional, available, and pleasant to work with. It is worth the extra $ to have it done right!"
"Max and *** our installers did a great job. The shower and tub to walk in shower they installed are beautiful and we are so happy with their professionalism. We will recommend them to everyone."
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