Gas, Water Quality & Specialty Plumbing
Walk-in tub plumbing installation in Oklahoma City takes more than setting a new tub where the old one was. A walk-in tub needs the right drain, supply lines, hot water capacity and scald protection to fill fast, drain fast and stay safe. We handle the plumbing side, from pulling out the old tub to the final fill-and-drain test, so you or a loved one can bathe safely at home.
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(405) 309-1873Bathrooms are where a lot of injuries happen. A CDC study of 2008 data estimated that 234,094 nonfatal bathroom injuries among people 15 and older were treated in U.S. emergency departments, and 81.1 percent were caused by falls. Rates were highest in or around the tub or shower, and they rose with age.
A walk-in tub works differently from a standard bathtub, and the plumbing has to keep up:
Choosing a walk-in tub?
Call before you order. We will check your drain, supply lines and water heater against the tub's specs.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Walk-in tub | Seated soaking with a low step-in threshold | You wait inside while it fills and drains, and it needs plenty of hot water |
| Standard tub with grab bars | People who can still step over a tub wall safely | The tub wall remains a trip and fall point |
| Low-threshold or curbless shower | Wheelchair users and seated or standing showers | No soaking, and curbless floors need careful drain slope |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | Small bathrooms that need easier entry | Drain and valve changes, and the bathtub is gone |
The CDC study's authors suggested non-slip strips and grab bars inside and outside the tub or shower as basic safety steps, and those are worth adding whichever option you pick. For other bathroom fixtures, see our plumbing fixture installation service.
We price the plumbing after we see the bathroom and the tub you have chosen. Financing is available.
Many Oklahoma City homes sit on slab foundations, which means the tub drain is set in concrete. If a walk-in tub's drain lines up with the existing one, the job is straightforward. If not, the slab has to be opened to move it, so we check the drain position before you buy. Homes with crawlspaces make drain changes easier but deserve a look at the floor framing under a heavy tub.
Falls are a real risk for older adults everywhere, and the CDC reports that more than one out of four older people falls each year. Oklahoma City treats plumbing as a trade permit and requires plumbing contractors to be licensed by the state and registered with the city, so the work is done by someone accountable for it. If hot water reaches the tub slowly because the bathroom is far from the heater, a hot water recirculation pump can help. You can read more about what we do on our home page.
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Since 1985
Walk-in tubs hold a lot of water, need generous drains to empty quickly, and often call for a different valve and faucet than a standard tub. Our plumbing experience goes back to 1985, and our work is state-licensed. We read the tub's installation manual against your existing plumbing before the old tub comes out, so there are no surprises on install day.
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A walk-in tub is often for a parent, a grandparent or someone recovering from surgery. We take time to explain how the door seal, fill and drain work, set the water temperature limit with the user in mind, and make sure the controls are easy to reach from the seat. Our 4.9-star rating from 88 Google reviews reflects that kind of care on jobs that matter to families.
2013
We have served Oklahoma City since September 22, 2013, and we answer 24/7. If a door seal weeps, a drain slows or the hot water runs short after the tub goes in, you can reach us at any hour. We are licensed and insured, we stand behind our work, and financing is available for larger accessibility projects like this one.
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These guys were great! A breath of fresh air from the usual contractor/service. They cared about fixing the problem not how much they can charge. I had a same day service need, leak in between floors, the day before a trip. They came out same day and presented multiple solutions as well as keen explanations.
Mr. Robert has amazing customer service and work ethic. He fixed our toilet very quickly and explained everything that he was doing, and even showed us the finished product. Awesome work!
After having issues with my bathroom and kitchen plumbing for a few days, I contacted Plumber Oklahoma City, OK Plumbing & Repair this morning. He told me he was very busy, but would work to schedule our repair in with his team.
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We serve every part of Oklahoma City plus these surrounding towns.
Straight answers
Not always. Many walk-in tubs hold more water than a standard bathtub, and you sit inside while the tub fills, so running out of hot water partway is a real problem. We compare the tub's fill volume from the manufacturer's spec sheet with your water heater's capacity and recovery. If it falls short, a larger tank or a tankless heater can solve it.
Usually, yes. Many walk-in tubs are made to fit a standard tub alcove, but the drain location, the drain size and the supply valves often need changes. On a slab foundation, moving a drain means opening the concrete, so we check the tub's drain position against yours before you order the tub.
We install or set a temperature-limiting valve on the tub supply so water at the spout cannot get dangerously hot. The CPSC urges people to set water heaters to 120°F and reports that most adults will suffer a third-degree burn from 150°F water in two seconds. It also says most tap water scald injuries and deaths involve older adults and young children.
Many do. Models with air jets, whirlpool jets or an inline heater need dedicated electrical circuits, often with ground fault protection. We handle the plumbing side, and a licensed electrician handles the wiring. We will tell you what your specific tub requires from its spec sheet, so both trades can be scheduled together and nothing waits.
Oklahoma City lists plumbing as a trade permit, and plumbing contractors must be licensed by the state and registered with the city. Whether your project needs a permit depends on what changes, such as moving a drain, altering supply lines or adding circuits. We take care of the plumbing permit when the job requires one.
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