Searching for a walk-in tub alternative for Mom or Dad?
Other ways to end the climb over the tub wall, like walk-in showers, for older adults in Lehigh Acres, FL.
Maybe you are helping a parent in Lehigh Acres who now has a hard time getting over the tub wall. A walk-in tub sounds like the answer, but you are not sure it fits how they like to bathe. You want to see the other choices side by side before anyone spends a dime.
What makes a regular tub hard is the high side you have to step over. A walk-in tub fixes that with a low-threshold entry, a door that seals and an integrated seat. A walk-in shower fixes it with a low or barrier-free entry and no door to open first. If your parent rarely takes baths and mostly showers, a walk-in shower may suit their routine better. Either way, the goal is the same: no more climbing.
Beyond a walk-in tub, there are three common paths: a walk-in shower, a tub-to-shower conversion, and safety upgrades such as a built-in seat and grab bars. Each one is quoted in the home. The price depends on the size of the space, the base and wall choices, the fixture finish and the extras chosen. The work stays on the wet area only, so the rest of the bathroom is not part of it.
This week, spend a few minutes with your parent in the bathroom. Ask where they would want something to hold, and whether they would like to sit while they wash. Then call Love Your Bath to set up a design visit. All homeowners are asked to attend. The designer listens to both of you and builds a custom plan with options and a free quote.
Once the tub wall is gone, your parent steps in, sits and holds a grab bar placed where they asked for it. The products carry a lifetime warranty for as long as the homeowner owns the home. Ann S. wrote about her installer, "He installed two beautiful showers for us."
What people in Lehigh Acres say
"Had a Garden Tub to Walk in shower conversion . Tristan was the installer. He did this 2 day job by himself . I was very impressed with his skills during demo and install in a 3rd floor condo incased in concrete. He had to break out the jack hammer to complete the drain. Once completed the Shower is awesome. Thank you Paul G"
"Was professional from beginning to end. The sales rep was knowledgeable about his product. From there the company stayed in regular contact with me advising of timelines with product ordering, permits, etc. Once the installation date was set, a wonderful installer named Angie came and completed the demo and installation single handedly. She was professional, neat and obviously experienced in what she was doing. The company even went over and above driving to a distribution center in Orlando early morning to pick up a special drain needed for my installation to be completed on time. All in all I would recommend this company to anyone looking to remodel."
"I’d like to give a shout out to Rick Leland with Love Your Bath. He installed two beautiful showers for us. He was very knowledgeable, reliable and trustworthy. Great job Rick!!"
Other things people in Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres and the area around it.