Walk-in baths are an ideal solution for individuals with reduced mobility who find climbing in and out of the bath a daily challenge. Designed with safety in mind, walk-in baths feature a watertight door that allows you to enter the bath with ease. A walk-in bath provides comfort and stability when lowering yourself into the water too.
Available in various shapes, sizes, and styles, walk-in baths can be customised to your needs. Choose from a full-length bathtub that allows you to fully submerge and lie down, or select a bathtub that enables you to sit up comfortably whilst bathing.
Walk-in Bath Types
- Full-length or sit-up baths
- Front-opening or side-opening doors
- Inward opening doors
Most, if not all, walk-in baths are made with non-slip surfaces, handrails, safety valves, temperature control, and built-in seating for added security. Some even include hydrotherapy jets and heated seats for added comfort.
Some walk-in baths have a bath filler which means the temperature of the water can be set automatically to your chosen temperature.
Benefits of Walk-in Baths
- Safety: The primary advantage of a walk-in tub is the safety it provides. With features like grab bars, anti-slip floors, and a low-entry step, you can avoid the dangers of slipping and falling, making bath time both relaxing and secure.
- Therapeutic Benefits: Many walk-in tubs come equipped with hydrotherapy jets, which can help alleviate aches, pains, and muscle stiffness. The warm water combined with the gentle massage of the jets can be particularly beneficial for those with arthritis, joint pain, or circulation issues.
- Independence: Walk-in baths allow you to bathe independently, without the need for assistance.
- Comfort: With built-in seating and temperature control, walk-in tubs offer a comfortable and relaxing bathing experience.
- Depth: Walk-in baths can hold more water than traditional baths meaning a deeper water depth so you can fully submerge yourself and relax. An average walk-in bath can hold up to four feet of water.
How to Get Started With a Walk-in Bath
If you’ve decided that a walk-in bath is the right choice for you, here’s how you find one to suit your needs.
- Consultation and Needs Assessment: Researching walk-in bath suppliers is the first port of call. Once you’ve decided on a supplier, you will need to contact them directly to have a consultation so they can match your needs with the right bath.
- Personalised Selection: Review a range of styles, sizes, and door options to suit you. This is where knowing your bathroom measurements, budget, and personal preferences will come in handy.
- Home Trial and Fitting: Some companies offer a home trial period to make sure the bath works for you. Fitting is provided too but consult individual suppliers for more information.
- Delivery and Installation: Once you’ve chosen, customised, and ordered your walk-in bath it can be delivered and installed in the same day.
