Frequently Asked Questions

Most fully installed jobs in the Manchester area land between $5,000 and $12,000. Where you fall in that range depends mostly on the tub model — a plain soaking unit costs less than one with jets or a heated seat — and how much plumbing work your specific bathroom needs. We won't give you a real number until we've seen the space, but that visit is free.

Not much, in most cases. Original Medicare classifies a walk-in tub as a home modification rather than medical equipment, so Part A and Part B typically don't cover it. Certain Medicare Advantage plans build in supplemental benefits that might help, but that varies by plan and insurer — your best move is calling the number on your card and asking directly.

Shower conversions tend to run less, mainly because there's no sealed door, no drain-timing components, and no jet plumbing to install. A standard curbless conversion typically falls around $5,000–$7,500, while a walk-in tub can range from $5,000 up past $12,000 depending on features.

There is, though most installations use a model built to fit your existing tub alcove. A free-standing tub needs more floor space and its own plumbing routed to it, so it's not right for every bathroom. We'll tell you honestly during the in-home visit which option actually fits your layout.

Out of pocket and financing account for most jobs we do. A smaller number of customers are able to tap a Medicare Advantage supplemental benefit or a veterans' home-modification benefit, depending on eligibility. We'll go over what's realistic for your situation when we're there for the quote.

A lot of models include a handheld shower head, which covers anyone in the household who'd rather rinse off standing up than soak. If a standing shower is really what you're after, our walk-in shower conversion is usually the better-suited option.

In most cases, yes, and the exact requirements shift depending on which town you're in and how much plumbing the job touches. Manchester and the Hillsborough, Merrimack, and Rockingham county towns we serve don't all handle this the same way. We pull whatever permit is required as part of the job.

A standard swap or conversion usually wraps in a single day. Older homes with unexpected plumbing behind the wall, or jobs with a bigger scope, can run longer — we'll tell you a realistic timeframe with your quote rather than lowball it to sound appealing.