Walk-In Bathtubs For Houston-Area Homeowners

For seniors and families with mobility-challenged individuals in the Houston area, we offer walk-in bathtubs from SanSpa.  These tubs offer a seated, mostly-submerged bathing experience, while eliminating the high and dangerous stepover height of traditional tubs.  An outward-swinging door with an easy-to-operate latch offers safe entry, and provides a watertight seal once inside.

 

Why Choose A Walk-In Tub?

While a walk-in bathtub is not right for everyone, in certain situations, these kinds of tubs can make a big difference in your quality of life. 

According to the CDC, 80% of all slip-and-fall accidents happen in the bathroom.  With this in mind, if you’d like to be able to take a traditional tub bath, but have mobility or safety concerns, you should consider a walk-in tub.

Simplicity will install your walk-in tub in your bathroom of choice.  Sometimes, this involves completing additional work such as permanently widening doorways, running new dedicated electrical circuits, and modifying flooring and plumbing in your bathroom.

We’ll go over all the work required to get a walk-in tub installed in your bathroom at our on-site meeting.  Once construction details have been discussed and you’ve selected the options that work best for you, we’ll be able to prepare a fixed-price proposal for your approval.

In the vast majority of cases, insurance or VA benefits do not pay for these tubs, even though some doctors will prescribe these tubs for muscle and joint therapy.

 

Features Of Our Walk-In Bathtubs

Of all the walk-in tub manufacturers in the market, SanSpa is exceptional in building solid tubs that are reliable and long-lasting.  We’ve worked with them since our founding in 2014.

SanSpa walk-in bathtubs include a range of features and options such as:

• Acrylic construction for easy cleaning
• Out-swing, slide-in door models for ease of access
• Small, mid-size, and large models
• Heated microbubbles, chromatherapy (light), and aromatherapy (scent) packages
• Heated backrest and seat
• Hydrotherapy jets for the back, calves, and feet
• ADA-compliant grab bars for a safer bathing experience
• Non-slip surfaces on the bath floor and seat
• Easily-operated locking door latch to prevent bathroom flooding
• Anti-scald valve to regulate max water temperature 
• Hand held shower for more convenient bathing
• High-flow valve to fill the tub quickly, and a quick-drain system to help you get out faster

 

Made Well And Built To Last

There are generally two kinds of tub “shells,”  fiberglass and acrylic.

Fiberglass tubs are less expensive, but the gelcoat will wear out if not maintained appropriately.  Acrylic tubs, like the ones we offer from SanSpa, are more durable, easier to clean, and longer-lasting.

Any walk-in tub must be able to stand up to continuous wear and tear, and this is not a product category where you want to go cheap.

SanSpa tubs include a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty on the tub itself.  SanSpa will send replacement parts for their tubs at no cost, and their customer service has been fast and responsive.  In addition, we’ve been able to call the owner directly when needed.  In this day and age, that says quite a bit.

No-frills versions of acrylic walk-in baths start around $18,000 furnished and installed, with higher-end models and more difficult installations running as high as $30,000 or more.  “Soaker” models are less expensive and easier to install than jetted versions with more options.  

Whatever tub you purchase, remember that walk-in tubs are not simply “plug-and-play” products.  The company you hire to install your tub can make a huge difference in the outcome – not only in your initial construction experience, but also in getting the service(s) you may need for this tub down the road.

 

Here is a video of a walk in tub we recently installed for a very sweet client in Houston:

 

We occasionally work with senior centers and commercial facilities for single or bulk orders of these items.  For more information on either commercial or residential walk-in bathtubs, call us at 832-464-7251.  You can also reach out by completing our contact form here.