Walk-In Tubs in Carrollton, GA

Census estimates put the median build year in Carrollton at 1989; about 13% of homes were built before 1950. Many homes of this age still have their first kitchen or bathroom. 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.

The U.S. Department of Energy places Carroll County in climate zone 3A (warm, humid). In a damp climate, a bathroom exhaust fan that vents outside (not into the attic) helps prevent mold.

Only about 41% of occupied homes in Carrollton 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 Carrollton, permits come from the city's building department, or from Carroll County for addresses outside city limits. Ask the company who pulls the permit, and keep a copy of it.

The Georgia Secretary of State's contractor licensing board licenses residential and general contractors. Look the company up with the State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors before you sign.