Walk-In Tubs in Clemson, SC

The median home in Clemson was built in 1989, and about 33% were built before 1980. 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.

Pickens 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.

About 37% of homes in Clemson are in buildings with five or more units. Condo buildings often need approval before a remodel and may limit work hours. Only about 34% of occupied homes in Clemson 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 Clemson, permits come from the city's building department, or from Pickens County for addresses outside city limits. 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.