To understand what your walk-in bathtub will cost, you must consider these questions, all which are to be discussed during your in-home bathroom survey. 

The price of your walk-in tub will depend on a variety of factors like your installation requirements, the health conditions you are trying to combat, and the best solution for your budget. Like most all home improvements, walk-in tubs are an investment. If you are visiting our site, you probably already know that you could benefit from having this type of safety product. Consider that installation involves, plumbing, demolition, electrical work, finish carpentry and more. Selecting the right model and features for you will also make your price quotes vary.

​Compared to falling in your bathroom and ending up in the hospital with high medical bills, or moving to a third party senior living facility, walk-in tubs are your cheapest form of safety insurance and will allow you to age comfortably at home. Thankfully, at www.walkintubinfo.com, we provided you with a way to quickly compare top-rated companies to ensure you get the best value for your dollar.  

Type of Property

  1. Do you live in a house, condo, apartment, or trailer?
  2. Do you own the property?
  3. What floor of the house will the new tub be installed on?​

Installation Specs

  1. Are the faucets located on the right or left hand side of your current bathtub/shower stall?
  2. How many doorways are there from your front door to the bathroom door?
  3. What are the door frames made of?
  4. Is there a window in your current bathtub/shower?
  5. Is there a toilet or vanity directly in front of the faucets?
  6. What kind of hot water heater do you have?
  7. What is the gallon capacity of the water heater?

Selecting Features

  1. Do you need a soaker walk-in tub (no jets)?
  2. Do you need water and air jets? 
  3. Would water jets be too aggressive on your skin?
  4. Do you need aromatherapy or chromotheray?
  5. Is a speed drain a wise choice?
  6. What type of faucets do you need?
  7. Do you have a preference of color to match the aesthetic of your current bathroom?
  8. Do you need a head pillow or seat cushion?

Measurements

  1. What is the length of your bathtub/shower?
  2. What is the width of your bathtub shower? 
  3. What are the widths of all doorways leading to bathroom?
  4. What are the widths of all hallways/stairways leading to bathroom?​

Special Requirements

  1. Do you use a wheelchair in your home?
  2. Do you need a bariatric model or a full-figured model?
  3. Would you pay by check, credit card or with financed monthly payments?

Insurance Coverage

  1. Walk-In Tubs are considered an out of pocket expense and insurance generally does NOT cover the cost.
  2. Medicare and Medicaid do NOT cover the purchase of a safety bathtub.
  3. Leading companies may offer senior or health related discounts to offset the fact that insurance does NOT pay. 
  4. Options are available to Veterans to help subsidize the cost of the walk-in bathtub. 
  5. In rare cases, insurance may cover the cost - this happens 1% of the time. 

Conclusion

  • Walk-In Tubs are an investment in your future
  • Consider financed low monthly payments
  • Remember, you get what you pay for
  • A walk-in bathtub is only as good as the company that installs it
  • Ask about discounts
  • Look at warranties
  • Check references and reviews 
  • Ask to see before/after photos of jobs similar to your bathroom
  • Compare prices from several companies and save 

Advice

Cost Vs Benefits

  • What is the average medical cost of a fall in the bathroom?
  • How many seniors have a fall trying to get in and out of a tub every year?
  • What are the benefits of a walk-in tub?

Alternatives

  • Genworth Financial reports the average cost of senior/assited living is $42,000/year.
  • Move back in with your children.
  • Do nothing and hope you don't have a fall/slip in the bathroom.

Discounts

  • Top companies offer discounts to those who have served in the military.
  • Senior rebates maybe be offered on a case by case basis.
  • Providers will learn about your health situation during your on-site visit and sometimes are able to offer health discounts.

Financing Options

  • On approved credit, monthly payments may be available instead of a lump sum.
  • Putting a few thousand dollars down and financing the balance will keep your payments lower and increase the likelihood of approval 
  • Top companies will shop lenders on your behalf to secure the best rate and payment plan.