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Bathroom Remodeling with Walk-in Tubs
Walk-in Tubs Prices & Installation Costs
Feb 11, 2016
Costs Overview
The costs of walk-in tubs range between $1,800 and $10,000 where the most basic of these start from $1,800 - $2,500. The basic models, however, don’t support wheelchair accessibility and rarely include therapeutic features other than that of soaking. The cost of a wheelchair accessible walk-in tub is usually double the cost of standard models but they are durable and insured with an extensive manufacturer’s warranty. The more features you add to a walk-in tub the pricier it gets. Models that are $10,000 are loaded with features and luxuries as well as the best warranty services offered by a manufacturer.
Installation of a walk-in tub can be anywhere between $500 and $5,000, depending on the size of the project. The more modifications that need to be made to the bathroom to fit a walk-in tub, the higher the cost will be.
A Brief Comparison
You can get a free quote at the Home Depot and compare prices and specifications of different models to make an informed decision that best suits your safe bathing needs.
If you refer to the table data - obtainable from Home Depot’s website - you can see that Universal Tub’s wheelchair accessible model is indeed almost double its standard counterparts. At $5,624, it includes adjustable jet flow and jet direction, chromotherapy, aromatherapy, and the most spacious interior.
Costing $3,895 with a 5-year long warranty service, Ella’s walk-in tub features adjustable jet direction and chromotherapy. It is perfect if you’re looking for extra water depth to immerse your body in.
Depending on your bathing needs, Universal Tubs’ model, #HD2653RWH, might be the most cost-effective choice on the list because it’s the second cheapest option and yet includes almost all the therapeutic features in the aforementioned Universal Tubs’ wheelchair accessible model, as well as the same warranty service and a 60-second speed drainage system.
On the other hand, if you’re looking for a more minimal model that includes hydrotherapy, at $2,561, you can get American Standard’s walk-in bathtub which may be the best value for money for some users. It includes adjustable jet direction, adjustable jet flow, and a slip-resistant surface. This tub comes with a lifetime warranty for the door seal, 10 years for the tub shell, and 5 years for components. Considering its therapeutic features, this whole package makes this model an economic contender on the list.
Save Big
The devil is in the details. Check with Home Depot’s website for huge discounts (thousands of dollars’ worth of savings) to compare specifications and prices of the models you need the most, based on your body measurements, warranty coverage, low-maintenance upgrades, and therapeutic needs to find the safest and most comfortable walk-in tub you can afford.
Here are additional tips on finding the cheapest American and Chinese walk-in bathtubs.
 American
Standard |
 Universal
Tubs |
 Universal
Tubs |
 Ella |
|
| Tub Depth (in.) |
26 |
30 |
25 |
38 |
| Tub Height (in.) |
38 |
38 |
42.5 |
38 |
| Tub Length (in.) |
48 |
52.75 |
60 |
55 |
| Tub Width (in.) |
28 |
26.4 |
30 |
29.5 |
| Color Family |
White |
White |
White |
White |
| Control Type |
Electro-Mechanical |
Manual |
Manual |
Manual |
| Door Swing |
Left Hand |
Right Hand |
Left Hand |
Left Hand |
| Drain Location |
Left |
Right |
Left |
Left |
| Exterior Bath Shape |
Rectangle |
Rectangle |
Rectangle |
Rectangle |
| Faucet Mount |
Tub Mounted |
Tub Mounted |
Tub Mounted |
Tub Mounted |
| Included |
Drain |
Drain, Heater, Lighting |
Drain, Heater, Lighting |
Drain, Heater, Lighting |
| Material |
Fiberglass |
Fiberglass |
Fiberglass |
Acrylic |
| Maximum Number of Occupants |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Number of Jets |
8 |
13 |
38 |
22 |
| Number of Jet Settings |
3 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
| Product Weight (lb.) |
149 |
172 |
268 |
200 |
| Returnable |
90-Day |
30-Day |
90-Day |
90-Day |
| Tub Features |
Adjustable Jet Direction, Adjustable Jet Flow, Slip-Resistant Tub |
Adjustable Jet Direction, Adjustable Jet Flow, Chromotherapy, Slip-Resistant Tub |
Adjustable Jet Direction, Adjustable Jet Flow, Chromotherapy, Aromatherapy, Slip-Resistant Tub |
Adjustable Jet Direction, Chromotherapy, Slip-Resistant Tub |
| Tub Installation Type |
Apron Front |
Tile-In |
Freestanding |
Apron Front |
| Water capacity (gallons) |
45 |
55 |
45 |
90 |
| Wattage (watts) |
3,600 |
1,650 |
2,200 |
1,500 |
| Certifications and Listings |
ANSI Certified, CSA Certified, CSA Listed, IAPMO Certified |
ADA Compliant |
ADA Compliant |
ADA Compliant |
| Manufacturer Warranty |
Lifetime Warranty on the Door Seal, 10 Years on the Tub Shell and 5 Years on Components |
10-Year US Manufacturer Warranty |
10-Year US Manufacturer Warranty |
5-Year |
| Model # |
2848.409.WLW-PC |
HD02653RWH |
HD3060WCALWD |
93057 |
| Cost |
$2,561 |
$3,615 |
$5,624 |
$3,895 |
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