Frequently Asked Questions

In the Scranton area, a fully installed walk-in tub typically runs $5,000–$12,000, depending on the model (soaking, hydrotherapy jets, or heated/dual-massage) and how much plumbing work your bathroom needs. We give you a firm number after a free in-home consultation, not a guess over the phone.

Generally, very little. Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) classifies walk-in tubs as a home modification or convenience item rather than durable medical equipment, so it typically does not cover the cost. Some Medicare Advantage plans offer supplemental benefits that may cover part of the cost — it's worth calling your specific plan to ask directly, since coverage varies plan to plan.

The main one is timing: because the door needs to be closed and sealed before you fill it, you sit in an empty tub while it fills and sit through the drain cycle before you can get out, both of which take several minutes longer than a standard tub. Installation also typically takes it out of use as a shower for anyone who bathes standing up, unless you choose a model with a handheld shower option.

A walk-in shower conversion is usually somewhat less expensive than a full walk-in tub installation, mainly because it doesn't require a sealed door system or the same fill/drain plumbing. Exact pricing depends on your bathroom's layout and drainage — we quote both options during your free in-home consultation.

Some big-box retailers sell walk-in tub units but don't perform the installation themselves — they refer you to a local contractor or leave you to find one. Walk-In Tub Contractor Scranton PA handles both: we can work with a tub you've already purchased, or supply and install the unit ourselves as part of one job.

Often yes, depending on your municipality and how much plumbing work is involved — many boroughs across Lackawanna and Luzerne County require a permit for this kind of bathroom modification. We handle the permitting process as part of every job, so you don't have to navigate it yourself.

Most straightforward tub swaps or shower conversions are completed in a single day. Jobs that involve more extensive plumbing changes or older homes with unexpected issues behind the wall can take longer — we'll give you a realistic timeline during your in-home consultation, not an optimistic one.

In most cases, yes, but every bathroom is different — especially in Scranton's older housing stock, where plumbing access and framing can vary a lot from what a floor plan suggests. That's exactly why we do a free in-home assessment before quoting anything.