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ISLAND BATH WORKS
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s Hawaii’s middle- knowing that the process is aged and older substantially more inexpen- population increases, sive than most alternative
members of the community options.
are taking a more proactive approach to ensure a longer and safer future.
Helping seniors live inde- pendently within their own homes, Island Bath Works offers bathtub conversion, an innovative ser vice which cuts out a por tion of the bath- tub side, and creates a low and safe entr yway. Walk-in tubs enable safe entr y and exit in and out of the tub, without major demolition or construction hassles.
As the only business in the is- lands to offer bathtub conver- sion,IslandBathWorkshasbe- come particularly well-known within the older communities as residents prepare for old age. Thomas Watanabe, who lives in Pearl City and cares for hisagingmother,recentlytook preventative measures against a potential accident and cre- ated a walk-through bathtub with the company.
“I had noticed that my mother was having increas- ing difficulty getting access into our cast iron soaking tub, and realized that some- thing needed to be done before an accident occurs,” said Watanabe. To remedy his concern, Watanabe called Eric Thompson, CEO of Is- land Bath Works, to schedule a bathtub conversion.
“The finished product and workmanship was im- pressive, and functionally, just what we needed,” said Watanabe. “It’s such a relief to not have to worry about Mom’s safety in the tub. I just wish we did this earlier.”
Bathtub conversions can be easy to install and inexpensive
Island Bath Works aims to complete each job as ef- ficiently as possible with
minimal interference to the homeowner’s personal lives. Because the conversion con- sists of conver ting the existing bathtub,major reconstruction or demolition of the bath- room is not necessar y.The en- tire process typically requires
only one day to complete, and customers may start us- ing their new showers the next day.
Residents have the freedom to choose where to place the bathtub entryway for any de- sired size up to 3 feet. The
conversion can be done on any type of bathtub whether it is made from fiberglass, cast iron or steel.
Those who may be war y of moving forward with bath- tub conversion due to price concerns can take comfort in
“I had several quotes for go- ing the traditional route of re- moving my bathtub and having a shower built in its place,” said Watanabe.“I chose Island Bath Works because their tub con- version offered a cost savings value and quick turnaround time that nobody else could offer.”
“While most other compa- nies will quote you anywhere between $12,000 to $15,000 to install a walk-in shower or sit-in bathtub, our ser vices achieve the same result with a high-quality finish for ap- proximately 80 percent less,” said Thompson.
Island BathWorks offers 12 months of 0 percent interest financing for qualified clients.
Furthermore, the durabil- ity of walk-in conversions are guaranteed with a 10-year warranty. A five-year war- ranty is included with tub and tile refinishing.
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