Our Abita Springs crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Saint Tammany Parish within days.
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Maybe you are tired of climbing over that high porcelain wall every single morning just to get clean. Swapping out your clunky basin for a modern walk-in wet area gives you way more floor space and makes your daily routine a whole lot easier.
Because you live in the beautiful town of Abita Springs, you know how humid things get around these parts. Nobody likes scrubbing moldy grout lines or dealing with a tub that just takes up too much room in a house where the median income sits around 58k.
Taking the plunge to upgrade your space provides a sense of peace that you just cannot get from a stained, old-fashioned tub. You deserve a setup that offers total ease and lets you step inside without any fear of slipping or tripping over a high ledge.
Transitioning to a sleek, open design creates a feeling of luxury inside your Saint Tammany Parish residence. This change actually makes smaller bathrooms look much larger because the clear glass panels let your eyes travel across the entire room without any big obstacles in the way.
Getting rid of a heavy, unused basin means you stop wasting time cleaning parts of the room that you never actually use. You gain extra square footage that makes the whole area feel more open and inviting for everyone living in your 70420 neighborhood.
Choosing to install a modern floor-level entry point ensures that your bathroom stays functional for many years to come. This smart move adds value to your property while making your life much simpler every single day of the week.
Focusing on a custom design lets you pick the exact style of tiles and fixtures that fit your personal taste. You can choose a rain shower head or maybe some grab bars for extra stability if you want to keep things safe for the long haul.
Because you are likely working with a standard footprint, these upgrades fit right into the existing plumbing lines. This keeps the project costs down and makes the whole renovation process move much faster than you might think.
Starting this journey begins with a simple chat where you show us exactly what you want to change in your washroom. We come to your home to take precise measurements and talk about the different materials that work best in this Louisiana climate.
Following that initial visit, we send over a free estimate so you know exactly what to expect before we lift a single hammer. You never have to worry about hidden fees or surprise costs because we believe in total transparency from the very start.
During the actual work, we handle the demolition of your old unit with extreme care to protect the rest of your home. You will be amazed at how quickly we can remove that bulky eyesore and prep the walls for your beautiful new tiling.
Once the demolition finishes, we install the waterproof membrane and the new pan to ensure your floor stays dry and solid forever. Everything is checked for leaks and proper drainage to make sure you have the best setup possible for your daily needs.
Picking the right hardware is a huge part of creating a space that feels relaxing and serves you well for years. We suggest using high-quality materials that resist the local humidity and stand up to daily use without losing their shine or appeal.
On top of that, choosing the right door style can make a massive difference in how much light enters your shower area. Sliding doors are great for tight spots, while swinging glass doors provide that premium feeling of roominess that everyone loves.
Living in a place with a population of about two thousand people means you care about the quality of the work done in your home. You want a contractor who respects your space and leaves things cleaner than they found them when the job finishes.
Because we operate locally, we understand the specific needs of homeowners in this part of the country. You get personalized service that big national chains simply cannot match because we live and work in the same community as you.
Many folks decide to remove their old tubs because they just do not use them anymore for soaking. Modern life moves fast, and most people prefer the quickness of a refreshing rinse over the slow process of filling up a giant basin.
Removing that old tub gives you the chance to fix any underlying issues that might have been hidden for years. You might find old pipes or moisture damage that needs attention, and fixing those now saves you a lot of headache later on.
Deciding on a layout is the fun part where you get to see your vision come to life on paper. Whether you want a bench for sitting or a niche for your soap and shampoo, we make it happen just the way you want it.
When you are ready to stop fighting with that high tub wall, reach out to get your free quote. You will see just how affordable it is to transform your bathroom into a space that makes you smile every time you walk through the door.
| Feature | Benefit to You |
|---|---|
| Low threshold entry | Easy access and no tripping hazards |
| Glass wall panels | Makes the bathroom feel much larger |
| Modern tile finishes | Easy to scrub and looks great |
| Custom hardware | Total control over your water pressure |
Making your home better should be a fun experience that leads to a more enjoyable daily life. You deserve a bathroom that feels like a place of rest instead of a chore that you have to deal with every morning.
Because you have the power to change your surroundings, why wait any longer to get started on this project? You can reach out right now to ask for your free estimate and see exactly what is possible for your specific room.
Remember that you are in control of your home improvements from start to finish. We are just here to handle the heavy lifting and make sure everything gets done to the highest standard of quality.
Everything we do is focused on making your life easier and your home more comfortable for everyone who lives there. You have the vision, and we have the tools to make it a reality for you right here in town.
Transitioning from an old, clunky tub to a sleek and open area is a game changer for your home. You will wonder why you waited so long to make the switch once you see the finished results of your beautiful new space.
Getting that free quote is the very first step toward a more pleasant and functional daily routine. We look forward to working with you to create something that brings you joy for a long time to come.
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 around Abita Springs 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.
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One three-day job stands between this bathroom and its best fixture.
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