Unsure about a walk-in tub? See what else removes the climb
Walk-in showers and other ways to skip the climb over the tub wall, for older adults in Lakeland, FL.
A parent in Lakeland, or maybe you, has started dreading the tub. Getting in means a big step up and over, and getting out is no easier. A walk-in tub came up when the family talked it over, but you want to know every option before you pick one for your family.
What makes a standard tub hard is the height of its wall, not the tub itself. Every bath or shower starts with that high step. A walk-in tub lowers it with an easy-to-open door that seals out water. A walk-in shower lowers it too, with a low or barrier-free entry and nothing to climb over. Both remove the climb. The better fit depends on whether the person likes to soak or would rather just shower.
You have three common paths to look at. A walk-in shower or a tub-to-shower conversion replaces the tub in the same spot. Safety upgrades, like a built-in seat and grab bars, can be part of either one. A walk-in tub is a fourth choice. Each is quoted at home, and the size of the space and the features chosen set the price, from the base and walls to the fixture finish and extras.
This week, sit down with the person who will use it and ask what feels hardest. The step? Standing for long? Getting up from low? Once you know, ask Love Your Bath for a design visit and make sure all homeowners can be there. The designer listens to what you both want and creates a custom plan with options and a free quote. You do not need to have it all figured out before that visit.
Once the climb is gone, bath time stops being something to plan around. A seat, a solid grab bar and an easy step in make the routine steady again. The bathroom feels familiar, just easier to use. The products carry a lifetime warranty for as long as the homeowner owns the home. Debra G. wrote about her planning visit: "He was very informative and patient with us."
What people in Lakeland say
"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."
"We had a great experience meeting with Jeff from Love Your Bath planning our new walk-in shower. He was very informative and patient with us. We’re very excited."
""Love Your Bath" has the correct Name for it's product. The overall estimate, quality products and most of all the best designer for me was Jose, and the installers were the fabulous duo of Scott & Carlos. Excellent measurements, quality materials, and excellent install with cleanup and finish as promised. Price was reasonable. Install delivered and completed as promised."
Other things people in Lakeland 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 Lakeland and the area around it.