A regular bathtub usually has walls about 15 inches high. Depending on the model, a walk-in tub has a curb three to seven inches high — a huge difference for someone who is unsteady.

Walker, the superintendent at ASAP Restoration, said the average cost to install a walk-in tub falls somewhere between $2,500 and $8,000, depending on the complexity of the job.

Walk-in Tub Installation Cost. Installing a walk-in tub costs from $5,700 to $12,400. Additional work, such as flooring, tiling, extra plumbing, or electrical work, can cost $10,000 or more.

The cost of walk-in bathtubs ranges from $2,000 to as much as $20,000 plus installation costs. Learn how much you'll pay for different tub types & installation.

Walk-in tubs typically cost between $2,000 and $10,000 for the tub and an additional $1,000 to $20,000 for installation, but alternative funding options like Medicaid, Veterans Administration ...

Best walk-in tub with shower: Kohler walk-in tub with shower package. Most affordable walk-in tub: Ariel Walkin 3052 Soaker. Best soaking tub: American Standard Gelcoat Entry Series.

Another con is the hassle of installation. Replacing a regular tub with a walk-in model requires an electrician, as well as a plumber and whatever specialists are needed for tiling or other details.

Walk-in tub prices vary from $1,500 to $20,000. Learn how size, type of tub, installation and selected features can impact your total cost.

Q: My husband and I have a lot fewer aches after a warm bath. But getting in and out is becoming hazardous as we age. We are thinking of getting a walk-in tub. Is that a smart idea? A: A walk-in tub ...