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Walk In Tubs · Alexandria, LA · Updated September 2026

Walk In Tubs in Alexandria, LA

A walk in tub, sometimes called a walk in bathtub, in Alexandria, LA typically runs about $14,000 to $25,000 installed, with a standard soaking model on an easy swap landing near $16,000 to $19,000 and hydrotherapy models costing more. Tubbs by Grubbs installs your walk in tub with our own trained installers, often in as little as one day, backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty.

Typical Range
$14,000 to $25,000
walk in tub, installed
Most Common
Soaker model
Install Time
About 1 day
Best For
Safety and access
Warranty
Lifetime
Serving Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas
Licensed and insured
Own crews, no subcontractors
Free estimates
Financing available
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Every walk in tubs project in Alexandria, LA comes down to scope, materials, and existing conditions. The ranges below show what homeowners in the area typically pay, the factors that move the number, and exactly how we run the work from start to finish.

What Alexandria homes mean for your walk in tubs project

Alexandria is the parish seat of Rapides Parish and sits roughly 86 miles from our West Monroe office by straight line distance, the closer of our two offices to this market. The Alexandria Garden District, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001, is the city's local historic district and holds homes built mostly between 1905 and 1950, well ahead of the citywide median year built of 1970. Older single bath layouts are common in that stretch of housing, and owner occupancy here runs 52 percent, a few points above Monroe. West Monroe is the closer of our two offices to Alexandria, so plan on that drive time when you book a free in home estimate.

The typical Alexandria home dates to around 1970 per Census data, roughly 56 years of Louisiana weather and daily use. The market covers about 20,805 homes, and the median value sits near $182,800. Most of Alexandria went up in the postwar decades. The structure on these homes is usually sound, but venting, flashing, and insulation details are dated enough to be worth revisiting while the walk in tubs work is already open and the access is already paid for. A large share of occupied homes here are rented, so scheduling and approvals often run through an owner or a property manager rather than the person who answers the door. We are used to that, and we keep both parties on the same email so nothing stalls. Values in Alexandria sit toward the lower end of the markets we serve, so the question is usually which option returns the most service life per dollar, and we will show you the point where spending more stops paying for itself. By housing count Alexandria is one of the larger markets we cover, with enough variation street to street that two homes a mile apart can need genuinely different work, which is why we measure rather than quote from a map. That local mix shapes how we scope and schedule walk in tubs work here. Figures are U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.

Alexandria, LA walk in tub cost by type

These are typical installed ranges for homes in Alexandria, LA. Your exact price depends on the model and any plumbing changes, and comes from a free in home estimate.

Walk in tub typeTypical installed range
Soaker walk in tub$14,000 to $19,000
Hydrotherapy (air or water jets)$17,000 to $23,000
Bariatric or wide door model$18,000 to $25,000
Walk in tub and shower combo$19,000 to $27,000

Figures are typical ranges and vary by project. Your free estimate is exact.

What affects your walk in tub price

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How Tubbs by Grubbs does the work

We are a local bath remodeler and we stand behind every job. You are not handed off to a subcontractor. Every job follows the same disciplined process:

Walk in tubs and staying safe at home

Most bathroom falls happen getting in and out of a standard tub. A walk in tub in Alexandria, LA lets you step in over a low threshold, sit on a built in seat, and bathe with grab bars and a slip resistant floor within reach. For homeowners who want to age in place, it is one of the highest value safety upgrades in the house. Tubbs by Grubbs helps you match the right model to your needs and budget during a free in home visit, and most installs are finished in about a day so your bathroom is back in use fast.

Areas we serve around Alexandria

Tubbs by Grubbs works across the Alexandria area, including:

Pineville Ball Tioga Boyce Woodworth Lecompte Pollock Dry Prong Marksville Colfax Elmer Center Point Libuse Bentley Natchitoches Campti

Frequently asked questions

How much do walk in tubs cost in Alexandria, LA?

A walk in tub, sometimes called a walk in bathtub, in Alexandria, LA usually runs about $14,000 to $25,000 installed. A standard soaker on a straight swap lands near $16,000 to $19,000, while hydrotherapy and wider door models cost more. Tubbs by Grubbs gives you a free in home estimate with an exact price.

How long does it take to install a walk in tub?

Most walk in tubs are installed in about one day when they drop into an existing tub space. Tubbs by Grubbs handles removal of the old tub, the new install, and full cleanup, so your bathroom is back in use quickly.

Are walk in tubs good for seniors and people with mobility issues?

Yes. A low step threshold, a built in seat, grab bars, and a slip resistant floor make bathing far safer for seniors and anyone with limited mobility. Tubbs by Grubbs sizes the tub and features to how you actually use the bathroom.

Does insurance or Medicare pay for a walk in tub?

Original Medicare usually does not cover walk in tubs, and coverage from other plans varies. Some homeowners use HSA funds, financing, or veteran benefits. Tubbs by Grubbs offers financing options and walks you through what applies during your free estimate.

What features are worth it on a walk in tub?

The most valued upgrades are a fast drain, a heated seat, and air or water jets for sore joints. A handheld showerhead and an anti scald valve add everyday comfort and safety. Tubbs by Grubbs shows you each option and the price so you only pay for what you will use.

Is Tubbs by Grubbs licensed and insured?

Yes. Tubbs by Grubbs is a local, fully licensed and insured bath remodeler. Every walk in tub is installed by our own trained team, backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty on the products we install.

How long will a walk in tub take to fill and drain?

You sit down first, then fill, so plan for a few minutes of fill time. Fast drain systems empty the tub in about two to three minutes so you are not waiting in the cold. Tubbs by Grubbs can fit a fast drain to cut that wait.

Can you replace my old tub with a walk in tub in the same spot?

In most homes, yes. A walk in tub is designed to fit a standard alcove, so we can often remove the old tub and set the new one in the same footprint. Tubbs by Grubbs confirms the fit and any plumbing changes during your free in home visit.

Do you offer financing for a walk in tub?

Yes. Tubbs by Grubbs offers financing so you can add a walk in tub now and pay over time. Ask about current plans during your free estimate.

How old are homes in Alexandria?

The median Alexandria home was built around 1970 per Census American Community Survey data, so a large share of the housing stock is 56 or more years old. That is the age where kitchens, baths, and major systems come due for a real update, and it is the work Tubbs by Grubbs plans and coordinates every week.

What are homes in Alexandria like to remodel?

Alexandria is the parish seat of Rapides Parish and sits roughly 86 miles from our West Monroe office by straight line distance, the closer of our two offices to this market. Tubbs by Grubbs plans around those specifics from the first visit.

Get a free walk in tubs estimate in Alexandria, LA

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