Walk-In Tubs in Saint Matthews, SC
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Saint Matthews has about 1,600 residents and 946 homes, and half of those homes were built before 1968. The city sits in climate zone 3A, a warm, humid climate. Below: what that means for a walk-in tub installation, who handles permits, how to check a company, and questions to ask.
This page covers Saint Matthews and its 1 ZIP code. When you call or send a request, your ZIP code decides which company can take it.
What Saint Matthews homeowners should know about walk-in tubs
Census estimates put the median build year in Saint Matthews at 1968; about 22% of homes were built before 1950. Kitchens and bathrooms from this era often keep their original layout and plumbing. 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 Calhoun 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.
About 78% of homes in Saint Matthews are single-family houses, and about 67% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
Permits and licenses in Saint Matthews
Moving plumbing, adding electrical circuits or changing walls usually needs a permit; swapping fixtures in place usually does not. In Saint Matthews, permits come from the city's building department, or from Calhoun 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.
Look up a license: Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Residential Builders Commission
Questions to ask a walk-in tubs company in Saint Matthews
- Who pulls the permits and schedules inspections?
- How do you handle problems found behind the walls?
- What is the written schedule, and who is on site each day?
- Is your firm EPA lead-safe certified for work in homes built before 1978?
Walk-In Tubs companies serving Saint Matthews
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Walk-In Tubs in Saint Matthews: questions
How old are homes in Saint Matthews?
Census estimates (ACS 2020-2024) put the median build year at 1968, and about 63% of homes were built before 1980. Kitchens and bathrooms from this era often keep their original layout and plumbing.
How do I check a walk-in tubs company in Saint Matthews?
The Residential Builders Commission licenses or registers residential builders and specialty contractors. Ask for the company's license or registration number and look it up with the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Residential Builders Commission. Also ask for proof of insurance and get the scope in writing.
Do I need a permit for a walk-in tub installation in Saint Matthews?
Moving plumbing, adding electrical circuits or changing walls usually needs a permit; swapping fixtures in place usually does not. In Saint Matthews, permits come from the city's building department, or from Calhoun County for addresses outside city limits. The company you hire usually pulls it.
What climate zone is Saint Matthews in?
Calhoun County is in IECC climate zone 3A (warm, humid), per 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.
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