Our Colonia Iglesia Antigua crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Cameron County within days.
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Getting in and out of a deep basin can feel like an Olympic sport.
If you find yourself climbing over a high wall just to wash off the day, you are probably ready for a change.
By swapping that clunky old basin for a sleek, walk-in stall, you instantly make your daily routine safer and much faster.
This smart upgrade transforms your bathroom layout.
When you open up that cramped corner, you gain valuable floor space and a modern look.
Our team helps folks make this switch every single day with zero hassle.
Now is the perfect time to rethink your washing area.
We offer free in-home estimates to help you plan this exciting project.
This means you get exact pricing without spending a single dime upfront.
First of all, stepping over a slippery ledge is a major safety hazard.
By removing that barrier, you drastically lower the risk of falls for everyone in your home.
This simple change brings immense peace of mind, especially if you plan to stay in your house for years to come.
On top of that, those old porcelain basins are absolute magnets for soap scum and mold.
Replacing them with non-porous acrylic wall surrounds makes cleaning a breeze.
Which means you will spend your weekends relaxing instead of scrubbing dirty grout on your hands and knees.
Think about how much more spacious your washroom will feel.
A low-profile shower pan creates an open, airy vibe that makes even tiny rooms look twice as big.
This clever layout swap maximizes your square footage while adding incredible daily convenience.
When you decide to modernize your setup, you get to choose exactly how it looks and functions.
For instance, you can add a sturdy built-in bench to sit back and relax under the water.
These customizable features let you tailor the space to your exact physical needs and style preferences.
Moreover, we can install gorgeous glass doors or a simple curtain rod depending on your style.
Choosing heavy-duty grab bars in matching finishes ensures safety without sacrificing the visual appeal of your space.
We make sure every accessory blends perfectly with your home decor.
To give you a better idea of your options, here is a quick breakdown of common materials:
| Material Type | Main Benefit | Maintenance Level |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic Panels | Super easy to clean and budget-friendly | Very Low |
| Ceramic Tile | Highly customizable and traditional look | Moderate |
| Solid Surface | No grout lines and extremely durable | Low |
Naturally, you might worry about how long your bathroom will be out of commission.
Fortunately, our experienced crew can often finish the physical swap in just a couple of days.
This quick turnaround minimizes disruption so your household can get back to normal quickly.
However, we must confess that old plumbing sometimes hides nasty surprises behind the drywall.
If we find rotted wood or ancient corroded pipes, we fix them properly before installing the new base.
We believe in doing things right the first time so you never have to worry about hidden leaks.
This honest approach is why local homeowners trust us with their wet-area renovations.
We treat your home with total respect and clean up every speck of dust before we leave.
Your satisfaction is our absolute priority from the moment we walk through your door.
Living in a cozy Texas settlement in Cameron County near the southern border means valuing hard work and comfortable homes.
With a local population of just over four hundred residents, every household in this tight-knit enclave deserves a functional bathroom.
Whether your home sits near the historic dirt roads or closer to the main highways, we travel directly to your doorstep.
Many homes in the 78552 zip code area feature older plumbing systems that need a professional touch.
Given the regional median household income, we know that homeowners want smart upgrades that actually add real equity to their property.
We design our remodeling solutions to fit your budget while delivering top-tier craftsmanship.
This regional expertise allows us to handle local water conditions and construction styles perfectly.
We know the local building codes inside and out, ensuring a smooth and fully compliant installation.
You can rest easy knowing your project is in safe, legal, and highly capable hands.
Calculating the investment for this transformation depends on a few key factors.
For example, the choice of wall materials and fixture upgrades will naturally influence the final price.
We lay out all these options clearly during your consultation so you can make an informed decision.
This transparency ensures there are never any bait-and-switch tactics or surprise fees.
We provide a detailed, written breakdown of labor and materials during our visit.
This allows you to plan your household budget with absolute confidence.
Ready to see what is possible for your washroom?
Reach out to us today to schedule your complimentary, no-obligation estimate.
Let us help you create a beautiful, accessible 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 Colonia Iglesia Antigua 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.
The map carries the geography; the link lists underneath spell out every town our crews can reach from this one.
For the bigger map: county seat pages start at Cameron County; the statewide picture lives on Texas; the wider region is the South.
One three-day job stands between this bathroom and its best fixture.
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