How we install, what we promise, and what we ask of you

1. What we install

Scope. We install straight, wall-mounted, concealed-flange grab bars for indoor use, supplied by us or by you. Typical locations include showers, beside bathtubs, next to toilets, and in hallways, entryways and along stairs. The same per-bar price applies in every location.

Included. Our standard installation includes the grab bar, standard fasteners and mounting hardware, installation, testing and cleanup.

Not included. Wall repair or repainting, tile replacement or grout matching, plumbing or electrical work, removal of glass panels or fixtures, waterproofing repair, or demolition beyond the openings required for installation.

If you supply your own bar, the same per-bar installation price applies. We may decline to install customer-supplied hardware if we believe its design, condition or mounting hardware is unsuitable for a secure installation.

2. Walls we work on and how we anchor

A grab bar is only as secure as the wall and mounting system supporting it.

We fasten into wall framing whenever suitable framing is available. On suitable tiled or stone walls where framing is not available at the appropriate location, we may use a fastening system engineered specifically for grab-bar installations.

Painted drywall

On plain painted drywall, we fasten into wall studs only.

If suitable framing is not available at the requested location, we may recommend moving or adjusting the bar to reach framing while still serving the person using it.

We do not install hollow-wall fasteners through bare drywall.

Tile and stone

On suitable tiled or stone walls, we fasten into framing whenever it is available at the appropriate location.

Where suitable framing is not available, we may use an engineered fastening system designed specifically for grab-bar installations.

We use these systems only where we determine that the wall assembly and installation conditions are suitable for a secure installation.

Fiberglass and acrylic surrounds

We do not install grab bars into fiberglass or acrylic tub/shower surrounds.

If you are unsure what type of wall or surround you have, send us a photo before your appointment.

Other wall types

Plaster, masonry, metal framing, glass, multiple wall layers and other unusual wall assemblies are evaluated individually and may require different hardware, additional labor or a separate quote.

Any additional cost will be discussed and approved before work proceeds.

Every installed grab bar is checked for secure mounting and tested before we leave.

3. Placement: homes vs. commercial facilities

Private homes

ADA and Texas Accessibility Standards generally do not govern grab-bar placement inside private single-family residences.

For residential installations, recognized accessibility standards may be used as a starting point, but the needs of the person using the bar come first.

We consider the person's reach, balance, movement and intended use of the bar. You approve the final location before we drill.

If we believe a requested location cannot be installed securely or creates an unreasonable safety concern, we may recommend an alternative location or decline the installation.

Commercial and public facilities

When ADA or Texas Accessibility Standards apply to a commercial or public facility, we install applicable grab bars according to those requirements.

The property owner or project manager is responsible for identifying whether the project is subject to accessibility registration, plan review, inspection or other regulatory requirements.

Additional information is available in our ADA / TAS grab bar guide.

4. Tile, stone and glass drilling notice

This risk cannot be completely eliminated and does not necessarily indicate poor workmanship.

By authorizing us to drill into tile, stone or glass, you acknowledge this inherent risk and agree that repair or replacement of the affected finish — including matching tile, stone, grout, waterproofing or related wall assemblies — is the property owner's responsibility unless the damage was caused by our failure to use reasonable workmanship.

5. Hidden conditions and when we'll stop

We use professional locating and installation methods, but concealed conditions inside a wall cannot always be detected before drilling.

These conditions may include plumbing, electrical wiring, radiant heating, hidden voids, inadequate or deteriorated framing or backing, previous water damage, concealed repairs, or pre-existing cracks and weaknesses.

Please tell us about any known in-wall utilities, unusual construction, water damage or prior repairs before work begins.

The wall assembly itself must also be sound enough to support a grab bar. A fastening system cannot compensate for a wet, deteriorated, crumbling or otherwise unsuitable wall.

If we discover conditions that make an installation unsafe or unreasonably risky, we may decline or stop the work.

You will not be charged for a grab bar we determine cannot safely be installed.

6. Access and approval

An adult age 18 or older who can approve the final grab-bar locations must be present during the installation.

Whenever possible, the person who will use the bar should participate in placement.

We will provide any additional preparation instructions with your booking confirmation.

7. Pricing, payment and sales tax

• First grab bar: $329
• Each additional grab bar installed during the same visit: $299

Standard pricing applies within Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties.

The price includes the grab bar, standard hardware, installation, testing and cleanup.

No deposit. Nothing is charged when you book.

Pay when it's done. Payment is due when the installation is completed and the installed bars have been tested. We accept card, check or cash.

Sales tax is added where required by Texas law.

Unusual wall assemblies, special hardware, work outside our standard service area and non-standard commercial installations may be quoted separately.

You will be told about and asked to approve any additional charge before the additional work is performed.

8. Scheduling and cancellations

There is no cancellation or rescheduling fee.

If your plans change, please let us know as early as reasonably possible.

If we cannot access the installation area or no authorized adult is available to approve the final locations, the appointment may need to be rescheduled.

Our published pricing applies within Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties. Work outside those counties may be available by quote.

9. Limited one-year installation warranty

What is covered

For one year from the installation date, Buhldawg, LLC d/b/a SteadyBars.com warrants that our installation was performed in a good and workmanlike manner.

If a grab bar we installed loosens, shifts or detaches during that period because of our workmanship, we will return and re-secure or reinstall it at no charge.

If repair or reinstallation is not reasonably possible, we may instead refund the amount paid for the installation of that bar.

What is not covered

The installation warranty does not cover:

• defects in the grab bar or hardware itself;
• failure or deterioration of the wall, framing, drywall, backer board, tile, waterproofing or other building materials not caused by our work;
• water intrusion, mold or moisture damage not caused by our workmanship;
• failure to maintain sealant or surrounding building materials;
• misuse, overloading, abuse or use of the bar for a purpose other than providing a hand-hold for a person;
• alteration, removal, relocation or repair by someone other than SteadyBars;
• cosmetic wear or damage caused by cleaning products, chemicals or abrasives;
• inherent tile, stone or glass drilling damage described in Section 4;
• bars we did not install; or
• an installation performed in a location we advised against.

Making a warranty claim

Call or text (817) 330-6500 or email support@steadybars.com within the warranty period.

Tell us the installation address and what you have noticed, and send a photo if available. We will contact you to arrange an appropriate next step.

10. Product warranties

Grab bars, fasteners and other hardware supplied by SteadyBars are manufactured by third parties and may be covered by their respective manufacturer's warranties.

SteadyBars does not manufacture these products and does not provide a separate product warranty.

If you believe a product we supplied is defective, contact us and we will help you identify and document the applicable manufacturer's warranty claim.

If a covered replacement grab bar is provided during the first year after installation, we will reinstall the replacement at no labor charge.

11. Limits of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Texas law, our total liability for any claim arising from an installation — whether in contract, warranty, tort or otherwise — is limited to the amount paid to us for the installation service giving rise to the claim.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, including loss of use, repair of surrounding finishes beyond our obligations under these terms, or the cost of substitute services.

Nothing in these terms excludes or limits liability that cannot legally be excluded or limited.

You are responsible for claims or damage resulting from misuse of an installed bar, alterations made by others, or known conditions you did not disclose to us, except to the extent caused by SteadyBars' own legally actionable conduct.

SteadyBars carries general liability insurance. A certificate of insurance is available on request.

These terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas.

12. Commercial and facility work

Commercial and public installations may involve additional accessibility, documentation, scheduling, insurance or project requirements.

Where applicable, installations follow ADA / TAS requirements.

The property owner or project manager is responsible for identifying whether registration, accessibility review, inspection or other regulatory requirements apply to the project.

Certificates of insurance and W-9 forms are available on request. Purchase orders, volume scheduling and after-hours work may be accommodated by arrangement.

If a separate written service agreement applies to a commercial project, that agreement controls if it conflicts with these terms.

13. Questions

Unsure about your wall type, placement or anything else before your appointment?

Call or text (817) 330-6500 or email support@steadybars.com.

We'd rather talk it through before we're standing in your bathroom.

Our privacy, accessibility and messaging policies are available separately.

Last updated September 3, 2026