Our Dix crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Jefferson County within days.
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Maybe you are sick of staring at that big old outdated basin that nobody in your house ever takes a bath in anymore. Swapping your old tub for a walk-in stall makes your daily routine so much faster and way safer too. We can help you change things up with a free estimate today.
Actually, most busy people do not have time for a long soak these days. This means that big hunk of porcelain or fiberglass is just collecting dust and soap scum while taking up precious square footage. By changing the layout, you open up the entire room and create a much more open vibe.
Moreover, safety is a huge deal for many homeowners in our quiet little corner of Jefferson County. Stepping over a high ledger when the floor is wet can be downright scary. Which is why removing that barrier completely minimizes the risk of slips and falls for everyone in your home.
On top of that, cleaning a flat floor with sleek wall panels is ten times easier than scrubbing those awkward curved corners. You will save your back and knees from those painful weekend scrubbing sessions. This lets you spend your free time doing literally anything else.
| Feature | Concrete Benefit for You |
|---|---|
| Low-profile entry threshold | No more tripping hazards or high stepping |
| Custom built-in seating | Sit down and wash with ultimate peace of mind | Extra grip for your feet when soap is everywhere |
| Integrated storage niches | Keeps your shampoos off the floor and within reach |
Naturally, you might worry that your home will turn into a messy disaster zone for weeks. Fortunately, our local team keeps the workspace incredibly clean and works fast. We handle the heavy lifting, the messy tear-out, and the haul-away so you do not have to lift a finger.
First, we carefully remove the existing cast iron or steel beast without ruining your surrounding walls. Next, our crew inspects the underlying subfloor and wooden framing for any hidden water damage or mold. Fixing these issues early prevents major structural headaches down the road.
After that, we reroute the drain plumbing to align perfectly with your brand-new center or side outlet. Then, we install high-quality waterproof backing boards to ensure zero moisture leaks into your drywall. This step guarantees your wall system remains solid and mold-free for decades.
Consequently, you have some fun decisions to make when it comes to the final look of your space. Acrylic wall surrounds offer a very clean look that requires almost zero maintenance. These solid surfaces do not have grout lines, which means mold has nowhere to hide.
Alternatively, you might prefer the classic look of ceramic or porcelain tile for your new walls. Tile allows for endless customization with different patterns, colors, and accent borders. This option elevates the visual appeal of the space and can boost your overall home value.
Indeed, we also install sturdy grab bars and custom corner shelves that match your chosen fixtures. Adding these elements now ensures they are anchored directly into the wall studs for maximum strength. You get a setup that feels incredibly secure and looks beautiful at the same time.
Obviously, every home is a little different, and prices vary depending on what is hiding behind your old walls. With a median household income of around $31,000 in our neighborhood, we know that budget planning is very important to you. We focus on providing options that deliver the highest value without breaking the bank.
Specifically, the overall cost depends on whether we need to move major plumbing lines or if we can use the existing layout. Keeping the water supply lines in their original spot keeps the price much lower. Our free on-site estimate gives you a clear picture of the costs beforehand.
Thankfully, our crew knows the local housing stock in this part of the state inside and out. Whether you live in a classic farmhouse or a cozy ranch home in the 62830 ZIP code, we understand the local building styles. We treat your property with the utmost respect because you are our neighbor.
Because our local population is quite small, around 362 residents, our reputation is absolutely everything to us. We cannot afford to do sloppy work because we see our clients at the local grocery store and gas station. This drives us to deliver top-notch craftsmanship on every single project.
Therefore, you do not have to worry about out-of-town contractors who disappear as soon as they cash your check. We are always nearby if you ever have questions or need us to look at something. Our deep connection to the community means we stand behind our work 100%.
To start, we apply a high-grade liquid waterproofing membrane over all the joint seams in the wet area. This extra layer of protection prevents any moisture from migrating into your wall cavities. You can sleep easy knowing your home is fully protected from water damage.
Additionally, we use specialized heavy-duty silicone sealants that resist yellowing and shrinking over time. These premium sealants block water from getting behind your brand-new wall panels or tiles. This attention to detail keeps your bathroom looking fresh and clean for years.
So, are you ready to finally get rid of that awkward, unused basin and upgrade your daily routine? We make the entire quotation process incredibly simple, transparent, and completely free of charge. Our specialist will visit your home, measure the space, and discuss your goals.
During this visit, we show you different material samples so you can see and feel the quality. This helps you make an informed decision without any high-pressure sales tactics. We believe in letting our work and our fair prices speak for themselves.
Finally, we provide a detailed written proposal that breaks down all the labor and material costs. Which means you will not face any surprise fees or hidden charges when the job is done. Reach out to us today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward your dream bathroom!
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 Dix 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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