A Certified Walk In Tub Dealer
5-Star Bathroom Remodeler -
Walk In Tub Dealer & Installer
Southeastern Walk In-Tubs is a Bathroom Remodeler specializing
in offering walk-in hot tub jacuzzis.
Southeastern Walk In-Tubs is a Bathroom Remodeler specializingin offering walk-in hot tub jacuzzis.
Why Walk in Tub Over
Traditional BathTubs?
Traditional bathtubs are not accessible to all people, specifically the elderly and those with limited mobility, is that the walls are too high.
In order to get in, a person needs to lift their legs over the edge and then lower themselves down, and for many people, that is impossible to do safely and on their own.
Traditional bathtubs do not work for everyone is that once you get in, you are required to sit in a reclined or laid back position. For a lot of people with muscle aches or pains, that position is not easy to get into or get out of, and furthermore, it is not always comfortable to sit like that.
It can be hard for people who value independence to ask for or admit that they need help, and even once they do, living that way is not enjoyable. The good news is, traditional bathtubs are no longer the only option. If you are ready to have your independence back in regards to taking a bath by yourself and relaxing, then it’s time to contact us.
Why Choose Us?
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There are some people that have the knowledge and skills required to install a walk-in tub on their own, or they have someone close to them who is able to install the walk-in tub for them.
We have industry knowledge – and realized that these companies were not only overcharging seniors but also using aggressive sales tactics and false discounts to make it seem that they are getting a good deal. -
It is a better idea for most people to hire a professional installer to put in the walk-in tub. If for whatever reason, the tub is not put in correctly, you risk getting injured or dealing with some pretty serious water damage.
The water damage could end up significantly more expensive than the original cost to hire a professional installer.
What is the installation process?
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On the day of the installation, you can expect the walk-in tub installers to be there for 6 to 8 hours in total. Of course, the time it takes depends a lot on how much work they have to do to get the tub ready for installation. If they have to cut into a wall, change any major plumbing, do anything with electricity, or redo any tile, it may take longer.
However, if it is a really straightforward and easy installation, it also could be shorter. We save clients thousands and have a no-nonsense, straightforward, and truthful approach to truly help our clients. -
The first thing that the walk-in tub installers will do is take out your current bathtub. After the bathtub has been removed, they can move on to make any changes that they need to make, such as cutting into a wall, building any platforms, removing or adding tile, or making any major plumbing or electricity changes. It is only after they are done with those things that they will start installing the walk-in tub.
The final installation process is fairly straightforward. They install it, make sure all the pipes are properly attached, seal it up, clean up, and then they are done.
What Makes a Walk-in Tub Safe?
Walk-in bathtubs are so safe is the fact that there is a door which allows the walls to be significantly taller than the walls of a traditional bathtub.
Typically the walls of walk-in bathtubs are between 36 and 40 inches and have a 2” step Height. This height allows for a seat in the tub that the person can use without risking injury like they might in a traditional bathtub. Additionally, the wall height makes it less likely that a person who has limited mobility will fall out.
The second biggest safety benefit of a walk-in bathtub is the textured floor. It is pretty standard for a walk-in bathtub to have at least the floor surface textured, and usually, the seat and even the sometimes walls will have a textured surface as well.
This textured surface allows for more traction and therefore prevents slipping. With less risk of slipping, a person is better able to get into the tub, relax or bathe safely, and get out of the tub independently.
The second biggest safety benefit of a walk-in bathtub is the textured floor. It is pretty standard for a walk-in bathtub to have at least the floor surface textured, and usually, the seat and even the sometimes walls will have a textured surface as well.
This textured surface allows for more traction and therefore prevents slipping. With less risk of slipping, a person is better able to get into the tub, relax or bathe safely, and get out of the tub independently.
The final major safety feature that is standard with walk-in is an anti-scald valve. With bathtubs, it is a fairly common problem that sudden pressure changes can cause pretty extreme temperature changes with both the cold and hot water lines.
The sudden change can cause a person to jump and/or injure themselves, especially if that person is elderly. Anti-scald valves prevent this problem from occurring by preventing any major changes in water temperature.