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ISLAND BATH WORKS
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JUNE 27, 2021 HAWAII RENOVATION 5
Each year in Hawaii, countless members of the elderly commu-
nity suffer serious injuries after experiencing mobility- related accidents within the home. One of the leading causes of such accidents is bathtubs with sides built too high for the resident to safely step over. To alleviative the risk and emotional toll in- volved, Island Bath Works invites residents to invest in bathtub conversions that al- low for safer movement at home.
Bathtub conversions, a process that removes a por- tion of one’s existing bathtub by creating a seamless open- ing, have greatly improved the quality of independent living for the elderly. As the only company in Hawaii dedicated to bathtub con- versions, Island Bath Works ensures every customer has a custom-made, noninvasive
process from beginning to end. The company services all islands.
PREPARING FOR A SAFER SENIOR LIFESTYLE WITH BATHTUB CONVERSION
Since the company’s launch, Island Bath Works has garnered much support from satisfied customers within the local community. After experiencing a series of nearly serious accidents, Carol Sakai and her husband Ron immediately called Is- land Bath Works owner Eric Thompson for assistance.
“Our bathtub was too high and not having grab bars made it easy to slip,” says Sakai. “After receiving a quote from several places, it was clear that Island Bath Works would provide the highest quality work within a reasonable budget and time frame.”
Instead of reconstruct-
ing the entire bathtub from the ground up, a bathtub conversion requires little to no demolition, and there is minimal interference to the resident’s normal routine. Most jobs take one day to complete.
“The whole process was so easy because the work- manship was extremely thorough and neat,” says Sakai. “My husband and I enjoyed working with Eric very much.”
THE BETTER CHOICE FINANCIALLY
Oftentimes, cost is the determining factor when de- ciding whether or not to re- model any part of the home.
Because a bathtub con- version simply modifies the existing bathtub, Island Bath Works is extremely efficient, and able to charge consider- ably less than most compa- nies on the market.
“Through our personal research, it was much eas- ier financially to do bathtub conversion with Island Bath Works,” adds Sakai. “Other companies wanted to take apart the entire bathtub and pipes, which would have cost more than double and taken much longer.”
In addition to bathtub con- versions, Island Bath Works also provides bathtub refin- ishing. Old and worn tubs will get a second chance at life and look brand new with a new finish applied.
The bathtub conversion
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process can be done on any type of bathtub material such as fiberglass, cast iron or steel. Homeowners may choose any side to create a bathtub opening up to 3 feet.
“Looking back, we are so glad we did the bathtub conversion,” says Sakai. “Not only was the service reason-
ably priced and quick, the end result really helped me and my husband gain more confidence about living our lives independently as senior citizens.”
For more information or to arrange an estimate, call Island Bath Works at 468- 8000 or visit islandbath- works.com.
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