Walk-In Tubs in Asheboro, NC

Census estimates put the median build year in Asheboro at 1981; about 27% were built in 2000 or later. 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.

Randolph County is in IECC climate zone 3A, a warm, 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 46% of occupied homes in Asheboro 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 Asheboro, permits come from the city's building department, or from Randolph County for addresses outside city limits. Ask the company who pulls the permit, and keep a copy of it.

The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors licenses general contractors, including residential builders. Look up the company's license or registration before you sign.