We lift out the bathtub your household stopped using and build the shower it actually wanted, inside the same alcove, in about three days.
One priced swap, before a single tile comes off
Say where the bathtub sits and what you want standing in its place. A written figure comes back before the demo bar swings.
Price my conversionNo charge, no obligation, everything on paper. A single callback, then the decision is yours to sit on.
Now, upgrading your outdated bathroom fixtures lets you avoid clumsy morning routines. This smart change gives you an easier path into your washing space. Therefore, splashing water everywhere stops right away.
Plus, removing that massive porcelain barrier protects you from nasty falls. This thoughtful upgrade brings total peace of mind to your household. Consequently, aging in place becomes much simpler for everyone involved.
Think about how awkward stepping over high edges feels every single morning. This physical strain hurts your joints over many years. Eventually, you start dreading your daily hygiene routine entirely.
Removing that heavy wall creates an open and airy washing zone. This smart layout change gives your whole bathroom a much bigger feel. Furthermore, cleanup becomes faster because fewer corners trap soap scum.
First, workers tear out the old cast iron basin very carefully. This messy step requires proper heavy plastic sheeting everywhere. Afterward, they inspect your subfloor for any hidden moisture damage.
Discovering rotten wood early saves you thousands in future repair bills. Next, they reroute your plumbing lines to match modern drain configurations. This vital adjustment ensures your new setup drains properly without pooling water.
Choosing solid acrylic panels gives your walls long-lasting waterproof protection. This durable material resists mold growth better than traditional ceramic tile. Best of all, you never have to scrub dirty grout lines again.
Selecting a textured basin floor prevents dangerous slipping accidents during showers. This smart safety feature protects both kids and older adults alike. Meanwhile, stylish fixtures add a touch of modern luxury to your space.
Budgeting for this home improvement project requires careful upfront planning. Many homeowners across the country worry about unexpected expenses popping up. Fortunately, getting accurate cost details beforehand prevents any nasty surprises.
Working with experienced local professionals guarantees your project passes building inspections. These skilled tradespeople handle tricky permits so you can relax. Ultimately, their expert hands ensure your investment pays off for decades.
| Feature | Old Porcelain Basin | Modern Walk-In Enclosure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access | High step over wall | Zero threshold entry | |
| Cleaning | Hard grout scrubbing | Smooth wipe down panels | |
| Safety | Slippery bottom surface | Textured slip resistant floor |
Examining this breakdown shows why so many families make the switch. Now, stepping into your washing area feels completely effortless and safe. Therefore, your daily routine becomes a truly relaxing experience instead.
Preparing your home for construction crews involves clearing nearby hallways completely. This simple step helps workers move heavy tools without damaging your floors. Meanwhile, keeping pets locked away safely avoids any accidental escapes.
Watching the transformation unfold brings genuine excitement to your household. Soon, dust settles and workers clean up their entire workspace thoroughly. Finally, you get to test your brand-new washing zone for the very first time.
Upgrading outdated bathroom fixtures instantly boosts your overall home resale value. Prospective buyers love seeing modern accessible features in the listing photos. Consequently, your property sells faster and commands a higher asking price.
Saving money on future water damage repairs is another huge plus. Modern waterproofing systems eliminate leaks before they reach your drywall structures. Therefore, your home stays structurally sound and dry for generations.
Deciding to fix your problematic bathroom takes courage and vision. Now, you hold the power to make your daily life much better. So why wait another day with that annoying old fixture?
Reach out right now to secure your totally free estimate. Expert local contractors across the United States are ready to help you. Transform your outdated space into a modern sanctuary without any delay.
Count the baths your household actually ran last year. In most homes we visit, the honest number is somewhere between zero and three, and yet every single morning somebody swings a leg over fifteen inches of porcelain rim to stand up and shower inside a fixture built for lying down. The tub charges rent daily and works a few evenings a year.
Nothing dramatic follows from that. Nobody is in danger because a bathtub exists, and if long soaks are part of your week, keep the tub and enjoy it with our blessing. The case for the conversion is plainer: when the tub has become a shower tray with high sides, you are paying, in caution and in cleaning, for a feature you retired years ago.
The swap itself is smaller than most people picture. The supply lines, the drain and the alcove walls are already exactly where a shower wants them, which is why this is a job measured in days. We are not building a new bathroom; we are letting the one you have stop pretending it still gives baths.
The same alcove, photographed the way the week actually unfolds. Weather never delays this one; it all happens indoors.
Floors along the hallway get covered, the water goes off for a few hours, and the bathtub is cut free and carried out, tile flange and all. With the alcove stripped, the plumber moves the drain to where the new pan wants it and sets the new valve at shower height. By supper the room is bare, clean and ready.
The base arrives first: an acrylic pan set dead level on a mortar bed, or a sloped, waterproofed floor when the plan says curbless. Then the walls close in, either grout-free panels bonded in a single afternoon or backer board ready for tile. Everything from here on is watertight before it is pretty.
The glass panel or door is drilled, hung and plumbed straight, the trim goes on, and the silicone lines are drawn last. Silicone wants a day to cure, so the first shower usually happens the following morning, which is exactly how we schedule the walkthrough.
Both are real showers in the same alcove. The difference is the entry, and what has to happen under it.
| What you weigh | Low curb | Curbless |
|---|---|---|
| What stands at the entry | A tidy threshold about 3 to 4 inches tall | Nothing. The bathroom floor rolls straight into the shower |
| Cost, installed | The friendlier bracket, most jobs land here | Roughly a third to a half more, the floor is rebuilt |
| What the crew rebuilds | The alcove only; the bathroom floor stays shut | Part of the bathroom floor, sloped and waterproofed |
| Water containment | The curb and glass do the holding | The slope and a linear drain do the holding |
| Suits best | Straight swaps on a budget and upstairs bathrooms | Wheels, walkers, and anyone planning to stay put for decades |
Undecided is a fine answer on the form. The site visit settles it with a tape measure, not a sales pitch.
Removal
Cut free, hauled out and off to recycling, with floors and doorways shielded on the way. The loudest hour of the conversion, and it wraps before most jobs have begun.
Plumbing
Tub drains sit at one end; showers drain where the pan says. We move what needs moving and swap the old valve for a pressure-balanced one.
The base
A level acrylic pan for most swaps, a mortar-built sloped floor for curbless plans. Either way it is tested with water before anything covers it.
The walls
Grout-free panels go up in an afternoon and wipe clean forever. Tile takes longer, costs more, and looks like whatever you can imagine.
The glass
A fixed panel keeps things open and easy to clean; a hinged door closes the warmth in. Both are tempered, both are set dead straight.
The finish
Shelving, the hand shower, clean caulk lines and a walkthrough. We leave the cure time in writing so the first shower is not a gamble.
| The job | Usual range | Inside the number |
|---|---|---|
| Standard tub-to-shower conversion | $3,100 - $5,600 | Tub out, low curb pan, wall panels, new valve, glass panel. |
| Curbless conversion | $4,900 - $8,800 | The floor is rebuilt flush and sloped to a linear drain. |
| Glass: fixed panel or hinged door | $450 - $1,400 | A single panel sits at the low end, a framed door at the top. |
| Walls: PVC panels or tile | $1,100 - $3,900 | Panels finish in a day; tile adds days and takes any look you want. |
| Tear-out only | $450 - $950 | The tub gone and the alcove left clean for another trade. |
| Small job minimum | around $2,400 | Even the simplest swap books a licensed plumber and a full crew. |
Wall condition, drain position and the glass you choose move every line. The visit pins the figure down, and the figure then holds.
A bathtub drains at one end through its own trap; most showers want the drain nearer the middle, or along one edge when the plan is curbless. Sometimes the existing trap is close enough to reuse and sometimes it has to travel a foot or two, which means opening a strip of floor. We can usually tell which from the basement or the crawl space during the visit, and the paperwork you sign already names which one you are getting.
Houses older than the seventies like to add a surprise: galvanized supply lines rusted nearly shut, a cast iron trap that crumbles at a touch, or framing that got damp decades ago and kept it quiet. None of it is rare and none of it is ruinous, but it is your call, not ours. When something like that turns up, work pauses, you get photographs and a price for the fix, and nothing is billed until you have said yes to it. A conversion should never be the job where the invoice writes itself.
QIs losing the only bathtub a resale mistake?
AAgents repeat one rule: a family house shows better with a tub somewhere in it. If this is your only tub and small children are in your plans, we put that on the table during the visit and you decide with open eyes. If another bathroom keeps its tub, or the buyers you expect are shower people, the argument evaporates.
QHow long do we go without washing?
AThe toilet and sink stay usable every evening, and the water is only off for stretches on day one. The shower itself is ready once the silicone cures, so figure on missing roughly three days of showers at home. Plenty of clients time the job before a weekend away.
QDoes all the old tile come off the walls?
AOn the alcove walls, yes, because the new waterproofing needs to start from the studs, not from forty-year-old grout. Tile outside the alcove stays put, and we cut a clean line where the two meet.
QCan the new shower use the tub drain?
AThe pipe itself is nearly always reusable; the position is the question. A low curb pan can often sit its drain within reach of the old trap. Curbless floors want a relocated or linear drain, and that difference is priced before demo, never discovered after.
QDo we need a permit for the swap?
AA like-for-like fixture swap usually rides on a simple plumbing permit, and moving the drain can add an inspection. We file whatever your jurisdiction wants and fold the cost into the written price.
QWhat if there is rot behind the tub?
AIt happens, mostly around the old tile flange. You get photographs the hour we find it, a firm price for the repair, and the choice to proceed or pause. The framing fix is usually a morning, not a remodel.
Tub sizes barely change between states; neither does our standard. Pick your state below and drill down to your own street.
The tub had its years. The mornings belong to a shower now.
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