Walk-In Tubs in South Carolina

Census estimates put the median build year in South Carolina at 1992; about 37% 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.

About 4% of South Carolina's counties are in climate zone 2A (hot, 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 65% of homes in South Carolina are single-family houses, and about 72% 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 South Carolina, 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.

The Residential Builders Commission licenses or registers residential builders and specialty contractors. Look the company up with the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Residential Builders Commission before you sign.