Walk-In Tubs in Oklahoma

Census estimates put the median build year in Oklahoma at 1980; about 12% 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.

About 77% of Oklahoma's counties are in climate zone 3A (warm, humid), based 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. Check your own county's zone, since conditions differ across the state.

About 73% of homes in Oklahoma are single-family houses, and about 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

Moving plumbing, adding electrical circuits or changing walls usually needs a permit; swapping fixtures in place usually does not. In Oklahoma, building permits are issued by cities and counties, so the rules depend on where the home is. Ask the company who pulls the permit, and keep a copy of it.

Oklahoma has no statewide general contractor license; the Construction Industries Board licenses electrical, plumbing and mechanical trades and registers roofers. For other trades, ask your city or county building department which license applies, and ask the company for its license number.