One alcove in Cottage Grove is about to earn its keep again. The Houston crew handles demo, plumbing, walls and glass.
Written quote at no cost, one callback, no chasing afterwards.
Are you tired of climbing over those high porcelain walls just to get clean in the morning? Transforming your bulky wash basin area into a sleek walk-in stall gives you massive amounts of room to move around.
Taking this step upgrades your home value while making your daily routine much smoother and safer for everyone involved. You deserve a space that feels open and modern without any of the old clutter.
Many folks living in the Houston area find that their old, deep basins just collect dust rather than water. Removing that heavy unit clears up your floor plan significantly, which creates a feeling of total relaxation in your own house.
Because you gain so much extra square footage, your bathroom transforms from a cramped closet into a spa-like retreat that feels truly high-end. This shift lets you breathe easier every time you walk through the door.
Slipping while trying to step over a tall ledge is a real risk that you should avoid at all costs. Replacing a traditional basin with a level-entry stall removes these obstacles entirely, which keeps your joints happy and your balance steady.
Getting rid of the barrier makes it much easier to enter and exit the wet area without any strain. This modification provides total peace of mind for you and your family, especially if you have older relatives visiting often.
| Feature | Concrete Benefit |
|---|---|
| Low threshold entry | Prevents dangerous tripping hazards |
| Non-slip surface materials | Keeps you standing firm while scrubbing |
| Added glass enclosures | Makes the small room look much bigger |
Choosing the right tile and hardware turns a boring room into a place of pure luxury and visual harmony. You can pick out modern fixtures that save water while looking fantastic on your new walls.
Since this area of the country sits in Harris County, you probably want materials that handle humidity like a champ. Using high-quality grout and stone ensures that your renovation stays looking fresh for many years down the road.
Starting a project like this might seem scary at first, but a clear plan keeps everything on track. First, we clear out the old, heavy cast iron or fiberglass shell that takes up way too much space.
After the space is empty, we upgrade the plumbing to ensure your water pressure stays strong and steady. This ensures you get a powerful rinse every time you step inside the new stall.
Gathering your ideas before you call a pro helps everyone understand exactly what you want to see. Maybe you want a rainfall head or perhaps a bench to sit on while you wash up.
Because every home in this neck of the woods has its own quirks, having a pro look at your specific setup is vital. We check your pipes and wall studs to make sure everything sits solid before we begin the actual work.
You might be surprised at how much room you actually have once that clunky tub leaves the room. Converting the footprint allows for shelves or even a niche for your soaps and shampoos.
This storage improvement means you never have to deal with bottles falling on your toes again. Everything stays tucked away neatly, which keeps your space organized and clean at all times.
Selecting durable stone or porcelain tile matters if you want the finish to last a lifetime. Cheap materials tend to crack or grow mold way too fast in our humid weather.
Investing in better quality initially means you spend less time scrubbing and more time enjoying your new stall. This wise choice saves you money on maintenance costs while keeping your home looking sharp.
We arrive on time with all the tools needed to pull out the old unit quickly. Because we value your time, we minimize the dust and debris spread throughout your house.
Our process involves sealing every corner with professional-grade silicone so no water leaks into your subfloor. This keeps your home protected from damage while giving you a finished product that you can use right away.
Understanding the costs upfront allows you to plan your budget without any nasty surprises later on. You should always know what you are paying for before anyone starts tearing into your walls.
We provide a clear, honest breakdown of what the labor and parts will cost you. This level of transparency ensures that you feel good about the investment you are making in your property.
Living in this part of Texas, you want a renovation that fits the neighborhood style. Whether you are in one of the older, established spots or a newer build, we adapt the design to work perfectly.
Think about how nice it will be to wash off after a hot day without dealing with that old, stained basin. You deserve a setup that actually helps you relax and start your day on the right foot.
Is it noisy? Sure, there will be some sawing, but we keep the disruption to a minimum. Is it messy? We protect your floors and clean up after ourselves every single day.
How long does it take? Most jobs move fast once we get started on the demo phase. We want you to enjoy your new space as quickly as possible.
Now is the time to quit putting off that home project that has been on your mind for months. You have the power to change your environment today by reaching out for an estimate.
Getting a free quote is super easy and puts you in the driver seat for your renovation. Just let us know when you are free, and we can come take a look at your layout.
Once the new glass door slides shut and the water starts running, you will notice the difference immediately. That sense of openness and cleanliness is something you will appreciate every single morning.
You really can have the home you always imagined without spending a fortune on a full remodel. A simple switch from a tub to a shower changes everything about how you use your bathroom.
Understanding how local plumbing codes work in this specific community gives you an edge. We know exactly what is required to make sure everything meets the local standards for your area.
This prevents any legal headaches or issues when you eventually decide to sell your house. You get a beautiful upgrade that is also smart for your long-term financial health.
Your bathroom should be a place that feels comfortable and inviting rather than a source of stress. Getting rid of that tub is the single most effective way to reach that goal.
We are ready to help you plan out the perfect setup that meets your exact needs. Send us a message today to get the conversation started and request your free estimate for your project.
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 Cottage Grove 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.
One three-day job stands between this bathroom and its best fixture.
Get my free quote