Our Century crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Barbour County within days.
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Maybe you feel tired of climbing over that high wall every single morning just to get clean. Converting that clunky, space-hogging porcelain basin into a sleek, open walk-in stall will change your daily routine forever.
You probably live in a home where the layout feels a bit stuck in the past, especially in a quiet spot like Century, West Virginia. This small community in Barbour County deserves high-quality home improvements that match the charm of the local area. With a population of about 97 residents, you know that keeping your property value high is a smart move for your future.
Getting rid of that bulky, rarely used basin gives you back precious square footage in your bathroom. Most folks discover that they never actually take baths, so why keep something that just collects dust and takes up room?
Replacing your old setup with a spacious, level-entry unit creates a sense of luxury that feels way better than your current cramped situation. You gain a wider floor area, which makes the whole room feel much larger and brighter. Plus, you will find that cleaning a flat, tiled, or acrylic floor is way easier than scrubbing corners of a deep, claw-footed nightmare.
This shift helps you stay safe because you avoid the risk of tripping over high ledges. If you ever worry about slipping, a low-profile base provides a stable, secure footing every single time you step inside. You get peace of mind knowing your daily rinse is now free from unnecessary hazards.
Choosing between stone, tile, or high-grade acrylic sheets determines the overall look and the level of ease for future maintenance. You should consider materials that resist mold and mildew, especially since our humid climate in the Mountain State can cause damp issues in older houses.
| Material Type | Pros | Best Benefit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic | Affordable, durable | Fast installation time | |
| Ceramic Tile | Infinite design options | Lasts for decades | |
| Stone Composite | High-end, sturdy | Adds real property value |
On top of the material choice, think about the hardware you want to install inside your new stall. Rain-style showerheads or body jets turn your morning rinse into a relaxing getaway right in your own home.
Starting a home project often feels overwhelming, but breaking it down into steps makes the whole thing seem much simpler. You need to strip out the old hardware, check the plumbing lines, and ensure the subfloor is perfectly level.
However, you should keep in mind that hidden water damage might exist underneath those old floor tiles. An experienced hand will spot these issues early and fix them before they turn into expensive nightmares down the road. This saves you from tearing everything out again in a few years to address a leaky pipe.
After the structure is sound, the team installs the waterproofing system to keep moisture exactly where it belongs. This is the most crucial part of the job because a bad seal leads to rot behind your walls. Once that is done, the finishing touches like glass doors or designer fixtures bring the whole look together.
Investing in your living space is always a good idea when the median household income sits around $61,146. You are essentially putting money back into your own pocket by keeping your property modern and desirable for future buyers.
Even if you plan to stay in the house for a long time, the daily satisfaction of using a beautiful space is worth the cost. You stop fighting with an outdated, grimy, or unattractive setup and start enjoying a fresh, clean environment. The value of having a functional home that works for your lifestyle cannot be overstated.
Perhaps you think this kind of work costs a fortune, but you would be surprised by the options available today. You can choose from many different styles that fit your budget without sacrificing quality or the final look of your bathroom. Requesting a free estimate is the best way to see exactly what is possible for your specific floor plan.
Designing your new stall means you get to decide on every detail from the shelving to the lighting. You can add built-in niches to hold your soap and shampoo, keeping everything organized and right at your fingertips.
Additionally, installing a bench or a seat inside creates a resting spot for those days when you feel exhausted. Think about adding grab bars too, as they provide extra stability and are not just for people with mobility issues. They look sleek when you choose the right finish, matching your faucets and towel racks perfectly.
This level of customization makes your house feel more like a home that reflects your personal taste. You aren't just swapping one thing for another; you are crafting a sanctuary that makes your day start on a high note.
When you look for a contractor, you want someone who shows up on time and respects your space. Dealing with someone who treats your home like their own is rare, but it makes the entire renovation process smooth and stress-free.
You should always ask for references or photos of past work to get a sense of their craft. Look for someone who is honest about the timeline and communicates clearly if they run into any snags. Since this is a permanent change to your home, you deserve a professional who pays attention to the small details.
If you are ready to stop dreaming and start doing, reaching out for a free quote is the first step toward progress. You can discuss your vision and get a clear idea of what the labor and materials will cost for your specific layout.
Keeping your new stall clean requires way less work than you might expect. Since you removed the deep basin, there are fewer surfaces to scrub and fewer hidden corners for grime to build up.
Wiping down the glass with a squeegee after each use keeps spots and streaks away for a long time. You can also apply a protective coating to the tile grout to make it stain-resistant, which saves you a lot of scrubbing later on. It is all about working smarter, not harder, to keep your new bathroom looking brand new.
Everything you need to succeed is within your reach, from the initial design phase to the final polish of the glass. You deserve a home that feels open, clean, and perfectly suited to your life in this corner of the state.
Maybe you feel like the time is right to finally improve your living situation. Do not let another month go by with a bathroom that you dread using every single day.
Taking action today means you start enjoying your upgrade sooner rather than later. You deserve to walk into your washroom and feel a sense of calm instead of frustration. Grab your phone or computer, reach out for that free estimate, and let a professional show you how a total transformation can improve your life.
This is the chance you have been waiting for to update your home for the better. The residents of Barbour County know the value of a job well done, and you should settle for nothing less than excellence in your own house. Start the conversation today and see where it takes you.
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 Century 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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