The tub wall feels higher
Lifting a leg over the side takes effort or a hand on the wall.
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Walk-In Tub Installation in Northern California
Stepping over the tub wall getting harder? Worried about a slip, for yourself or someone you love? A walk-in tub lets you step in, sit down, and soak safely. Earl's Plumbing installs walk-in tubs, roll-in showers, and grab bars, and services the walk-in tub you already have.
Call or text (530) 343-0330 — a real person answers calls day or night.
Earl's Plumbing installs and services walk-in tubs throughout Northern California, from Shasta County to Placer County, family-owned since 1998.
We install soaking and hydrotherapy walk-in tubs, wheelchair-transfer models, roll-in showers, grab bars, and handheld showers, and we repair existing walk-in tubs, starting with a free in-home consultation and financing on approved credit.
Call or text (530) 343-0330.
Free in-home consultation
Local, not a franchise
Install & repair
No pressure, upfront price
Financing (OAC)
CSLB #772565
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Free In-Home Consultation
- We measure your bathroom, doorway, and water heater
- Walk-in tub vs. roll-in shower, explained honestly
- One upfront price, financing on approved credit
No service call fee · No pressure, ever
Is It Time for a Safer Bath?
The CDC reports that about 1 in 4 adults 65 and older falls each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury in that age group. The bathroom is one of the riskiest rooms in the house.
Grabbing the towel bar
Towel bars and soap dishes aren't built to hold your weight.
Hard to sit down or get up
Lowering into a standard tub, and getting back out, is a strain.
Skipping baths
Avoiding the tub because it doesn't feel safe anymore.
Needing help to bathe
A caregiver or family member has to be there every time.
Walker or wheelchair
A transfer tub or roll-in shower may be the better fit.
Aches and stiff joints
Warm water soaking and jets can help you relax.
Planning to stay home
Aging in place starts with a safe bathroom.
Source: CDC — Older Adult Falls Data.
Walk-In Tubs & Accessible Bathing Options
Every person and every bathroom is different. Here's what we install.
Soaking walk-in tubs
Low step-in door, built-in seat, and grab bars. Deep, warm soaks.
Hydrotherapy tubs
Air or water jets for sore muscles and stiff joints.
Wheelchair-transfer tubs
Wider outward-swinging doors for an easier side transfer.
Roll-in showers
Curbless entry for wheelchairs and walkers, no step at all.
Grab bars
Anchored properly so they actually hold your weight.
Handheld showers
On a slide bar, so you can shower seated.
Comfort-height toilets
Easier to sit and stand. See toilet installation.
Anti-scald valves
Steady water temperature. See shower valves.
Walk-In Tub or Roll-In Shower?
Both make bathing safer. The right one depends on how you bathe and how you move.
A walk-in tub when…
- You love a warm soak or want hydrotherapy
- You can step over a low threshold
- Sitting while you bathe feels safer
- It can fit in your current tub space
A roll-in shower when…
- You use a wheelchair or walker
- Any step at all is a problem
- You prefer a quick shower to a soak
- A caregiver needs room to help
What We'll Check Before You Buy
The things the TV ads don't mention. We cover every one at your free consultation, so there are no surprises later.
⏱️ Fill & drain time
You get in before it fills and wait while it drains. Bigger fill faucets, fast-drain systems, and heated seats make the wait comfortable.
🔥 Your water heater
Walk-in tubs often hold more water than a standard tub. We check that your water heater can fill it with hot water.
⚡ Electrical needs
Jets, heated seats, and inline heaters usually need a dedicated GFCI circuit. Soaking models usually don't. We'll tell you up front.
📏 Space & access
We measure the alcove, the bathroom door, and the hallway so the tub actually gets in, and check the floor and drain location.
🚪 Door swing
Inward doors work in tight spaces. Outward doors are easier for wheelchair transfers. We match it to the person using it.
🧾 The real price
Tub, installation, and any water heater upgrade in one upfront price, with any electrical needs spelled out. Financing on approved credit.
How Your Walk-In Tub Project Works
No high-pressure sales pitch at the kitchen table. Just a local plumber and a straight answer.
Free consultation
We measure, check your water heater, and talk through how you bathe.
Choose your option
Tub, shower, and add-ons with one upfront price. Take your time deciding.
Professional install
Old tub out, new one set, plumbed, sealed, and level.
Test & walkthrough
Fill, drain, door seal, and jets tested, and we show you how it all works.
Already Have a Walk-In Tub? We Service Those Too.
Even if someone else installed it, we can usually repair it. A leaking door seal is worth fixing fast, before water reaches the floor under the tub.
Door seal leaks
Worn or damaged seals replaced and tested.
Slow or failing drains
Drain clogs, stoppers, and fast-drain plumbing.
Faucets & valves
Drips, diverters, handheld showers, and temperature problems.
Jet system plumbing
Leaks and plumbing issues in air and water jet systems.
Not enough hot water
Water heater sizing and water heater repair.
Leaks under the tub
Found and fixed before they damage the subfloor.
Why Families Choose Earl's for Walk-In Tubs
We're the plumber who'll still be here for service years from now.
Local, not a franchise
Family-owned in Northern California since 1998.
No pressure
No same-day-only deals. Take the price home and think it over.
Plumbers do the install
Licensed plumbers handle the water, drain, and water heater, done right.
Free consultation
No service call fee. One upfront price before any work.
Financing available
Spread it out with financing on approved credit.
Service after the sale
Repairs and maintenance from the same local team.
A Bath Shouldn't Feel Like a Risk
A lot of our walk-in tub calls come from grown kids. Mom or Dad has had a close call in the tub, or quietly stopped taking baths, and the family wants them safe at home. It's a big decision, and nobody wants to be rushed into it.
So we don't rush you. We come out, measure, check the water heater, and talk honestly about whether a walk-in tub or a roll-in shower makes more sense. You'll get one price and time to think. And since we're local, we'll be here if it ever needs service.
— Clinton EarlOwner, Earl's Plumbing · Your Friend in the Business
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Three local offices covering eight Northern California counties. Every line takes calls and texts.
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Redding · Anderson · Cottonwood · Shasta Lake · Palo Cedro · Red Bluff · Corning
(530) 244-3275
Book a Free Walk-In Tub Consultation
Book a free in-home consultation in about a minute. Tell us whether you're looking at a walk-in tub, a roll-in shower, or a repair.
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Walk-In Tub Questions, Answered
Tub or shower, fill time, water heaters, electrical, and cost. Straight answers here.
Who is a walk-in tub right for?
A walk-in tub is a good fit for anyone who finds it hard or risky to step over a standard tub wall but still wants to sit and soak, including older adults, people with arthritis or limited mobility, and families planning to age in place. A low step-in door, built-in seat, and grab bars make bathing safer and more comfortable.
Should I get a walk-in tub or a walk-in shower?
A walk-in tub is best if you want to soak or use hydrotherapy and can step over a low threshold. A curbless, roll-in shower is usually better for wheelchair users or anyone who cannot sit and stand easily, and it is faster to use. Earl's Plumbing walks through both options at a free in-home consultation.
How long do you sit while a walk-in tub fills and drains?
Because the door seals shut, you get in before the tub fills and wait while it drains. Fill and drain times depend on the tub size, your water pressure, and the drain. Larger fill faucets and fast-drain systems shorten the wait, and heated seats or backrests keep you warm. We explain the real timing for your home.
Will my water heater be big enough for a walk-in tub?
Not always. Many walk-in tubs hold more water than a standard tub, and a small or older water heater may run out before the tub is full. Earl's Plumbing checks your water heater during the consultation and, if needed, recommends a larger tank or a tankless water heater so the tub fills with hot water every time.
Do walk-in tubs need electrical work?
Basic soaking walk-in tubs usually do not. Models with air or water jets, heated seats, or inline heaters typically need a dedicated GFCI-protected circuit near the tub. We tell you exactly what the tub you choose requires and what electrical work it will need before you commit, so there are no surprises on installation day.
Will a walk-in tub fit where my current tub is?
In many homes, yes. Most walk-in tubs are made to fit a standard bathtub alcove. During the free consultation, we measure the space, check the doorway and hallway so the tub can get in, look at the floor and drain location, and confirm the door swing works for the person using it.
Do you repair walk-in tubs?
Yes. Earl's Plumbing repairs walk-in tubs, including leaking door seals, faucets and diverters, slow or failing drains, valves, and jet system plumbing. A door seal leak should be fixed quickly, because water can get under the tub and damage the floor. We find the cause and give you a free quote before any repair.
How much does a walk-in tub cost, and is financing available?
It depends on the tub you choose, the features, and what your bathroom and water heater need. That's why we start with a free in-home consultation. We measure, explain the options, and give you one upfront price, with no pressure. Financing is available on approved credit so you can spread out the cost.