Bathtub to Walk-In Tub Replacement Services
Upgrade your bathroom’s safety by replacing your high-threshold traditional tub with a more secure and accessible walk-in tub.
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Safe and Accessible Bathing Options
Safe Step offers two walk-in tub models for your bathtub replacement project. Choose from our signature walk-in tub or versatile hybrid tub models to suit your unique bathing routine.
The Walk-In Tub
As North America’s #1 selling walk-in tub, our flagship bathing solution brings independence and relaxation to every soak for seniors, bathers with limited mobility and more.
Bathe Without Stress
Our walk-in tub includes safety features for a secure, independent bathing experience.
Ultra-Low Threshold
Enter and exit your tub without the risk of straining, slipping or falling.
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Anti-Slip Floor and Seat
Minimize the slipperiness of your tub’s surfaces with additional texture.
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Built-In Grab Bars
Move securely within your tub using two well-placed, stabilizing grab bars.
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Anti-Scald Technology
Protect your skin from irritation or burns with perfectly warm water.
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Sanitary Gel Coat
Protect your tub from the unchecked growth of harmful mold and bacteria.
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Our therapeutic tub features deliver total-body relief for your most comfortable bath.
MicroSoothe® Air Therapy
Envelop and nourish your skin with millions of tiny, oxygen-enriched bubbles.
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Heated Seat and Backrest
No more cold seats! Enjoy soothing warm comfort from start to finish.
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Aromatherapy
Diffuse calming essential oils throughout your tub for a stress-reducing soak.
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Easily access everything you need for your bathing routine with our convenience features.
No-Strength Locking Handle
Create an airtight seal for your tub without straining your muscles or joints.
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Handheld Shower Wand
Select your spray setting and target hard-to-reach areas with the flexible hose.
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Quantum® Quick Drain
Drain your tub up to 38% faster than previous models with a simple lever.
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LED Electronic Keypad
Press a button to control your tub’s jet systems, lights and heated seat.
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Water-Resistant Remote
Operate your tub’s jet, heating and light systems with a waterproof, floating remote.
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Built-In Towel Bar
Hang your washcloth or towel within reach on your tub’s door for reduced bodily strain.
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The Hybrid Tub-Shower Combo
Beloved for its versatility, the hybrid tub is our most popular model. It combines two bathing options in one: a safe, therapeutic walk-in tub and a luxurious standing shower.
Full Body Coverage
The overhead 8” spray face delivers a wide, even stream of water that mimics the meditative feeling of rain.
Adjustable Height
The easy-to-use shower arm extension raises the rainfall shower head up to 7 feet to fit bathers of all heights.
Pivoting Design
The flexible shower head pivots so you can change the position and angle of the spray to your liking with ease.
Why Replace Your Traditional Tub with a Walk-In Tub
Your bathtub should meet your needs, not work against them. If your traditional bathtub becomes difficult to step into or you want more comfort features to soothe aches, it may be time to upgrade to a walk-in tub. Explore the differences between a traditional tub and a walk-in tub to determine the best type for your lifestyle.
How Safe Step Replaces Your Traditional Tub With a Walk-In Tub
Safe Step’s efficient, hassle-free installation process helps you enjoy your new walk-in tub faster, with 95% of jobs completed in one day. Our expert technicians take care of every detail to ensure your walk-in tub fits seamlessly in your bathroom without major disruptions. Here’s what to expect during a traditional bathtub replacement:
Planning
After scheduling your free quote, a Safe Step expert will measure your space, discuss your needs, and help you choose the perfect walk-in tub model. We’ll provide a detailed quote and timeline for your tub replacement project.
Installation Walk-Through
On installation day, our team will arrive at your home with all the necessary materials. We’ll review the entire process with you, from removing your current bathtub to placing your new walk-in tub.
Removal
Our experts will carefully remove your existing tub, protecting your bathroom’s walls, floors and fixtures. We’ll haul away your old tub and any debris, leaving a clean workspace ready for installation.
Installation
We’ll quickly install your new walk-in tub with precision and care to ensure it’s set up properly, from installing the tub base to plumbing hookups and electrical wiring.
Inspect, Test and Enjoy
After installation, we’ll thoroughly test every feature to ensure your new tub works perfectly. Our team will clean the workspace, explain the operating instructions and answer final questions. Then, it’s time to enjoy your new safe bath routine.
Before and After Bathtub Replacement
Swipe through our gallery of real customer projects to see the life-changing transformation our Safe Step Walk-In Tubs make. We proudly fit them in the footprint of a traditional bathtub space to ensure the installation process is fast and simple so you can enjoy safe bathing sooner.
What Safe Step Customers Are Saying
Cost of Replacing Your Traditional Tub With a Walk-In Tub
When you upgrade from a traditional tub to a Safe Step Walk-In Tub, you’re investing in your independence and peace of mind. That’s why we back every tub with our lowest price guarantee and a lifetime warranty. Ask about our financing options and custom pricing to see how affordable safe bathing could be.
Bathtub Replacement FAQs
While bathtub replacement times may vary based on your space and tub setup, our certified installation team works quickly and meticulously to ensure they properly install your walk-in tub. We proudly complete most projects in one day to help you rediscover the joy of safe bathing sooner.
Every walk-in tub project is unique, so your cost will depend on your needs. During your free consultation, we’ll consider any necessary renovations, plumbing work, tub specifications, optional add-on features and installation details. You’ll receive a custom quote backed by our lowest price guarantee to ensure you get a fair, competitive price.
Yes. The complexity of a walk-in tub installation requires professional expertise. With specialized skills needed in plumbing, electrical work, tiling and safety protocols, even seasoned DIY enthusiasts can run into costly problems. Safe Step’s professional installation team brings years of experience and extensive knowledge to handle your project seamlessly, from initial consultation to final cleanup, and is included in the price of your walk-in tub.
Installing a walk-in tub can boost your home’s value, particularly in communities with senior, veteran or mobility-challenged residents. These specialty tubs offer premium safety, therapeutic and convenience features traditional tubs can’t match, including water and air jets, heated seats, built-in grab bars, anti-scald technology and much more.
Taking care of your walk-in tub is easy and requires similar upkeep as traditional tubs. We recommend rinsing your tub after each use, wiping it down weekly to remove stains and buildup and purging the air or water jet systems monthly for a deep clean. Read our product care guide for a complete list of maintenance tips to keep your tub sparkling for years to come.