Our Ashton crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Lee County within days.
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You probably feel tired of stepping over that steep barrier just to wash up. It is a daily hassle that feels more like a risky hurdle than a quick refresh. Fortunately, we can swap that old porcelain basin for a sleek, walk-in option. This smart change gives you a spacious, modern bathing area that instantly improves your morning routine.
Think about how much safer you will feel without that slippery ledge. Our team comes right to your home in Lee County to help you plan this upgrade. We offer a totally free estimate to show you how simple the transition can be.
By choosing this modern update, you also create a gorgeous focal point in your bathroom. It makes the entire room feel twice as large as before. Plus, cleaning becomes a total breeze because you no longer have to scrub those hard-to-reach corners.
Actually, many homes built a few decades ago came with deep basins that nobody really uses for soaking anymore. Most of us just want a quick, refreshing wash without the fuss of filling up a giant tank. Replacing that unused vessel with a spacious, low-profile basin maximizes your square footage. This means you get more physical room to move around while you wash.
Besides saving your knees, this project adds incredible value to your property. Buyers these days actively look for modern bathrooms that feature walk-in setups rather than outdated fixtures. This lets you enjoy a lavish, spa-like atmosphere today while protecting your financial investment for tomorrow. It is a win-win situation for your daily peace of mind and your wallet.
On top of that, we focus on high-quality materials that resist mold and grime. You will spend way less time on your hands and knees with harsh chemicals. We install seamless wall panels and sturdy bases that keep their shine with just a quick wipe down. This gives you more free time to enjoy your weekends instead of scrubbing grout lines.
| Feature of the Upgrade | Concrete Benefit for You |
|---|---|
| Low-threshold entry barrier | Prevents slips and makes entering effortless |
| Non-porous acrylic surrounds | Stops mold growth and cuts cleaning time in half | Provides a relaxing, secure spot to wash |
| Modern slip-resistant floors | Delivers maximum grip for wet feet |
Now, you might worry that a project like this will turn your home into a dusty disaster zone for weeks. That is a very common fear, but our specialized process keeps disruptions to an absolute minimum. We arrive fully prepared to protect your floors and contain the construction dust. This means your household routine keeps running smoothly while we do the heavy lifting.
Which means we carefully extract the old iron or steel fixture without damaging your surrounding walls. Sometimes we find hidden water damage or old plumbing issues behind the drywall. If we encounter outdated pipes, we fix them on the spot so you do not face leaks down the road. We believe in doing the job right the first time, even the parts you cannot see.
Then, we custom-fit your new base and beautiful wall panels to match your style. We handle all the tricky plumbing alignments so the water drains perfectly every time. Our local crew takes pride in leaving your home cleaner than we found it. You get a gorgeous, functional space without the typical headaches of a messy remodel.
This is where you can get creative with your new setup. You can add built-in corner caddies to organize all your shampoos and soaps. This lets you keep your bathing area clutter-free and organized. You can also choose stylish grab bars that blend seamlessly with your metal fixtures for extra safety.
Furthermore, we offer various texture options for the wall surrounds to match your taste. You can get the look of expensive stone or classic subway tile without the maintenance nightmare of real grout. These durable surfaces resist cracking and chipping over the years. They look brand new even after thousands of hot washes.
Naturally, every house has its own structural quirks that need an experienced eye. We inspect your subfloor to ensure it can support the new configuration perfectly. This prevents future sagging or squeaking under your feet. We also make sure the drain pipes align correctly to prevent slow draining issues.
Because of this attention to detail, our installations stand the test of time. We do not believe in cheap cover-ups or quick cosmetic fixes. We build a solid foundation that keeps your home safe from water intrusion. You can rest easy knowing your investment is secure and structurally sound.
Perhaps you are planning ahead so you can stay in your beloved home as you age. Eliminating a high step is the absolute best way to ensure your independent living. This simple modification allows you to shower without relying on others for assistance. It preserves your dignity and gives your family members immense peace of mind.
Which is why we offer specialized seating options that fold away when you do not need them. This gives you total flexibility if multiple people use the same space. We also position the controls so you can reach them easily before stepping under the stream. You never have to worry about getting blasted by freezing water again.
To top it off, our low-entry bases are perfect for homes with pets or small kids too. It is much easier to wash your muddy dog when you can reach them without bending over a high ledge. This versatility makes your daily chores much less exhausting. It turns a cramped bathroom into a highly functional hub for the whole family.
We love working in this charming corner of Lee County with its tight-knit community of 1,081 residents. Serving neighbors who appreciate honest, hard work is the best part of our job. We understand the local housing styles, from historic homes to modern properties built around the area. This local familiarity helps us anticipate the exact plumbing styles we will find in your walls.
Whether your household income matches the local median of $58,824 or you are working with a tight budget, we find a solution. We offer transparent pricing and options that fit your financial goals. Our team lives and works right around ZIP code 61006, so we are never far away if you need us. We treat your home with the exact same respect we show to our own families.
This community connection means we never cut corners or use cheap, generic parts. We rely on top-tier materials that endure the cold Illinois winters and humid summers. Our reputation is our most valuable asset, so we make sure you are completely thrilled with the final result. You can trust us to deliver honest craftsmanship at a fair price.
So, are you ready to finally get rid of that old, clunky basin for good? You do not have to live with an outdated, hazardous bathroom anymore. Our friendly team is ready to visit your home and discuss your ideas. We will give you a detailed, honest estimate absolutely free of charge.
This lets you see exactly what is possible for your space without any pressure or obligations. We answer all your questions about timelines, design options, and materials. You get all the facts you need to make the best decision for your household. Let us help you create a beautiful, easy-to-use space that you will love using every single day.
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 Ashton 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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