Walk-In Tubs in Lake Butler, FL

Census estimates put the median build year in Lake Butler at 1973; about 28% of homes were built before 1950. Kitchens and bathrooms from this era often keep their original layout and plumbing. Decide early whether you want to move fixtures, since that changes the permit and the scope. Federal EPA rules require firms that disturb painted surfaces in homes built before 1978 to follow lead-safe work practices. Ask whether the company is EPA lead-safe certified.

Union County is in IECC climate zone 2A, a hot, humid climate, on the U.S. Department of Energy's county map. In a damp climate, a bathroom exhaust fan that vents outside (not into the attic) helps prevent mold.

Only about 42% of occupied homes in Lake Butler are lived in by their owners, so many residents rent. Renters should check with the property owner or manager before hiring anyone for a walk-in tub installation.

Moving plumbing, adding electrical circuits or changing walls usually needs a permit; swapping fixtures in place usually does not. In Lake Butler, permits come from the city's building department, or from Union County for addresses outside city limits. Ask the company who pulls the permit, and keep a copy of it.

The Construction Industry Licensing Board within Florida DBPR licenses contractors. Look the company up with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board before you sign.