Our Ellisville crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Fulton County within days.
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You probably stare at that oversized porcelain tub in the corner of your bathroom and wonder why it takes up so much space. Changing that heavy basin into a sleek walk-in area gives you more room and makes your morning routine feel like a breeze.
Whether you live in that quiet spot in Fulton County or anywhere else in the state, making this change adds real value to your home. You gain a modern look that helps you move around without bumping your elbows on cold tiles.
Most folks realize that deep soaking tubs collect more dust than actual bath water after a few years pass. By getting rid of that clunky structure, you open up the floor plan to make the room feel much larger.
This transition provides you with a much safer place to wash up because you no longer have to climb over a high wall. You avoid those risky slips that happen when your feet are wet and you are trying to balance on the slippery edge of a tub.
Living in a place with around 96 residents means you appreciate a quiet life where things just work the way they should. Even with a modest median household income of $39,000, you deserve a house that functions well for your specific needs.
When you upgrade your wash area, you transform a dated room into a high-utility zone that suits your busy schedule perfectly. Our local team understands the specific constraints of ZIP code 61431 and works hard to keep your project within a reasonable budget.
First, you might worry about the mess or the time it takes to tear out the old cast iron or fiberglass shell. We handle the heavy lifting so you do not have to drag a sledgehammer through your own hallway.
Once the old fixture is gone, we check the plumbing and the subfloor to make sure everything stays dry and sturdy. This step ensures that your new space remains free from leaks or hidden mold that might be lurking behind the wall.
You have plenty of choices when it comes to the wall surrounds and the base of your new walk-in station. Some people love the classic look of subway tiles, while others prefer the low maintenance of solid surface panels.
Choosing the right materials means you spend less time scrubbing grout lines and more time enjoying your day. These durable finishes provide a level of ease that makes cleaning feel like a minor task rather than a Saturday chore.
| Feature | Benefit to You |
|---|---|
| Low threshold entrance | Prevents tripping and allows easy access |
| Non-slip textured base | Keeps your footing steady while washing |
| Built-in corner shelving | Keeps your soap and shampoo within reach |
| Modern glass doors | Makes the whole bathroom look much bigger |
Now that you have the space clear, you get to decide where the spray heads and the soap holders should live. You can install a handheld sprayer that makes it simple to rinse off every corner of your body after a long day.
Adding a grab bar provides an extra layer of stability that is helpful if you have kids or if you are planning to stay in the home for a long time. This upgrade offers you a sense of relief knowing that your bathroom is set up to keep you safe.
Perhaps you are worried that changing your setup will cost a fortune, but there are many ways to keep the price down. We focus on the essentials that improve your quality of life without forcing you to buy fancy gold-plated fixtures.
By requesting a free estimate, you learn exactly what the costs are before anyone touches your walls. This gives you the power to plan your finances without any surprise bills popping up at the end of the project.
Working with a neighbor who knows the local area is always better than hiring a giant company from out of town. We understand the specific plumbing quirks that might be common in your local neighborhood houses.
Because we are based nearby, we can show up on time and finish the work without dragging the project out for weeks. You deserve a smooth experience that lets you get back to your regular routine as quickly as possible.
You deserve a home that feels like a place of serenity after you finish your daily work. Removing that unused tub creates a feeling of spaciousness that relaxes your mind every time you walk into the room.
If you are tired of looking at an eyesore, there is no reason to wait any longer to make a change. A clean and open layout provides you with the perfect environment to get ready for the day ahead.
Many people ask if they need to replace their floor tiles when they swap out the tub for a shower stall. Usually, we can patch the area around the base to match what you already have, saving you time and money.
Another common thought is whether this will hurt your home value if you ever decide to move out later. Most buyers actually prefer a modern walk-in area over a tub, especially if they are looking for a house that is ready to go.
Everything starts with a simple conversation about what you want your bathroom to look like in the end. Whether you want a rain-style head or a simple wall mount, we help you find the best solution for your unique setup.
Since we offer a free quote, you have nothing to lose by asking for our opinion on your current layout. We can walk through the space with you and point out exactly what is possible given the current plumbing lines and wall structure.
You do not need to do much to get ready for us to arrive, but clearing out your personal items helps us move fast. Once we protect the floors and lay down drop cloths, we get to work dismantling the old unit carefully.
After we haul away the debris, we prep the surface and install the new waterproof system. This modern approach gives you a long-lasting result that stands up to constant use for many years to come.
You know that your bathroom is the heart of your morning flow, so why settle for something that does not work for you? Take a moment to think about how much more you would enjoy your home with a functional and bright space instead of a dusty tub.
We are ready to come out to your property and provide a detailed estimate for your specific project. Just let us know when you are ready to start, and we will get the ball rolling to transform your house into the oasis you deserve.
When you invest in your home, you are really investing in your own daily experience and your future plans. This simple change improves the flow of your life and makes every single day feel just a little bit more organized and clean.
Do not let another month go by wishing you had a better shower stall in your bathroom. You can start the process by simply reaching out to get your free estimate and seeing the plan come to life right before your eyes.
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 Ellisville 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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