Getting into the tub is hard now. Is a walk-in tub the only answer?
Alternatives to a walk-in tub for older adults in Deltona, FL, including walk-in showers with a seat.
Perhaps you are in Deltona and helping a parent who has started skipping baths, or the tub wall has started giving you pause too. A walk-in tub is the name that comes up first. It is worth a look, but it is one of several ways to take the climb out of bathing, and the others may suit you better.
The tub wall is the real hazard. To get in, you lift one leg high, shift your weight, and set your foot down on a wet, smooth surface. A walk-in tub handles that with a door and a seat, and people who love to soak often like it. If your days are built around a quick shower, though, a different setup may make more sense.
Here are the usual options. A walk-in shower with a low entry, or a barrier-free one with no step to speak of. A tub-to-shower conversion that removes the tub and puts a shower in its place. A built-in seat and grab bars, which can be part of either choice. In Deltona, one 2024 shower replacement has Alabaster walls, Brushed Nickel fixtures and a fold-down seat. The scope depends on your space and the extras you pick.
Begin by watching the daily routine for a few days. Where does the person reach for support? Do they get tired standing? Write those things down. Then call Love Your Bath for a design visit at the house. A designer listens, builds a custom plan with options, and gives you a free quote. All homeowners should be on hand for it. Try not to buy grab bars or stools online in the meantime.
When the work is finished, the shower is a step in, with a seat and a bar right where they help. Bathing goes back to being an easy part of the day, for you or for the parent you look after. The Jacuzzi® shower has a lifetime warranty that covers you for as long as you own the home. Mike P. said of his installer, "We were impressed with his attention to detail and professionalism."
What people in Deltona say
"Just had our walk in shower done by Love Your Bath, it is spectacular, far above what I imagined. Jose Castro was our installer and he is the best. He was meticulous, cleaned up after, and kept things on track as he and his helper kept the project going. The shower is just beautiful and I don’t have to clean grout anymore. Thank you Jose and Love Your Bath for a job well done. Could not be more pleased. Diane L."
"Our installer, Rick, did an excellent job. We were impressed with his attention to detail and professionalism. We would highly recommend Rick."
"The order was easy on the sales side. The product was ready sooner than expected, and the install team was punctual, polite, and quick. The new bathtub/shower looks great."
Other things people in Deltona ask
cost to remove a bathtub and make a walk-in shower
We take out the tub and put in a low-threshold or barrier-free shower in the same space, so you are not paying to move walls or plumbing in most homes. You pick the base, walls, seat and grab bars with a designer at home and get a free quote for the whole job.
least expensive way to replace a shower
The lowest-cost way to get a real new shower is to replace just the shower: a new base and wall system installed over a cleaned-out space, with no full gut. That is what we do with Jacuzzi® shower systems, and most jobs take as little as one day.
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Love Your Bath handles walk-in showers in Deltona and the area around it.