Our Eskridge crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Wabaunsee County within days.
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You probably stare at that old, high-walled basin every single morning and wonder if there is an easier way to get clean. Clambering over a slippery, steep ledge when you are half-awake feels like an accident waiting to happen. Luckily, you can swap that outdated hazard for a sleek, walk-in option that fits your space perfectly.
This simple change instantly opens up your entire room and makes your morning routine feel like a trip to a high-end spa. By removing the unused, bulky basin, you create a safer environment that looks incredibly spacious. Our team specializes in making this exact swap happen quickly and without any unnecessary stress.
We believe in keeping things straightforward, which is why we come directly to your home to look at your setup. You will get a clear, honest assessment of what it takes to upgrade your layout without any hidden surprises. Best of all, we offer this initial visit completely free of charge so you can plan your budget with confidence.
Think about how often you actually take a full soak compared to a quick rinse. For most busy folks, that deep basin just sits there collecting dust and soap scum while taking up half the room. Replacing it with a low-threshold entry gives you a lot more physical freedom and reduces your daily chore load.
Cleaning a flat, modern wall panel is ten times easier than scrubbing grime out of old porcelain curves. This means you spend your weekends relaxing instead of on your knees fighting stubborn mildew. On top of that, a modern walk-in setup drastically lowers the risk of slips and falls for everyone in your household.
To help you weigh your options, we put together a quick comparison of what you stand to gain from this layout change:
| Feature | Old Setup | New Walk-In Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Step-In Height | High, risky ledge (15-20 inches) | Low-profile threshold (under 3 inches) |
| Required Maintenance | Heavy scrubbing of grout and corners | Wipe-clean non-porous acrylic panels |
| Visual Space Impact | Bulky, cuts the room in half | Open, airy, feels much larger |
Choosing this upgrade is not just about aesthetics; it is about making your home work better for your changing needs. Whether you are planning for the future or just want a faster morning routine, this change delivers immediate practical benefits.
You might worry that remodeling your primary washroom will turn your home into a dusty, chaotic construction zone for weeks. Fortunately, our seasoned crew has refined this specific swap down to a science. We protect your floors, work efficiently, and usually finish the heavy lifting much faster than you would expect.
First, we carefully extract the old cast iron or fiberglass fixture without damaging your surrounding drywall or plumbing. After that, we inspect the subfloor and wood framing underneath to ensure there is no hidden water damage or rot. Fixing these issues early prevents major headaches down the road and secures your investment.
Next, we install high-grade plumbing valves, reliable drains, and your choice of beautiful, water-resistant wall surrounds. Finally, we seal every joint with premium silicone to guarantee a leak-free environment for years to come. You get a gorgeous, functional setup built on a solid foundation of quality craftsmanship.
Your new space should reflect your personal taste, which is why we offer a wide variety of finishes and accessories. From built-in seating to recessed shampoo niches, you can design a space that holds all your essentials neatly. This lets you personalize your daily routine while keeping your floor clutter-free.
Safety accessories do not have to look clinical or boring anymore. We install heavy-duty grab bars and textured floor pans that blend beautifully with your style while keeping you steady on your feet. You get ultimate reassurance without sacrificing the visual appeal of your freshly remodeled space.
Living in a quiet, tight-knit community with a population of 555 means word travels fast when a contractor does a great job. We take immense pride in helping our neighbors in this historic part of Kansas upgrade their older homes. Whether you live near the local lake or right in the heart of town, we treat your property with respect.
Many homes in the 66423 ZIP code area feature classic layouts that require a careful, experienced touch during remodeling. We know how to navigate older plumbing systems and uneven framing without causing unnecessary delays. This local expertise saves you money and ensures the job gets done right the very first time.
With a local median household income of $41,250, we understand that home improvements need to be both durable and affordable. That is why we focus on delivering high-value solutions that stand the test of time without breaking the bank. We work closely with you to find materials that match your budget and your style preferences.
Trying to tackle a plumbing and framing project of this scale on your own can quickly turn into a nightmare. A single minor mistake with your drain alignment can cause hidden leaks that ruin your ceilings and joists. Hiring our crew means you get peace of mind, proper licensing, and a solid warranty on all labor.
We bring all the specialized tools, heavy hauling equipment, and disposal permits required to get the old unit out of your sight. You do not have to worry about renting trucks or figuring out how to dump a heavy, bulky basin. We handle the entire mess from start to finish so you can just enjoy the final result.
Taking the first step toward a safer, more beautiful home does not have to cost you a single penny. We will drive out to your property, measure your current setup, and discuss all the design options available to you. You will receive a detailed, no-obligation written quote that outlines the entire scope of work.
This transparent process allows you to make an informed decision on your own timeline without any high-pressure sales tactics. We believe our quality workmanship and friendly customer service speak for themselves. Let us help you transform your daily routine into a much safer, more enjoyable experience.
Reach out to us today to schedule your complimentary in-home consultation with our friendly local team. We look forward to meeting you, answering your questions, and helping you bring your home improvement dreams to life!
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 Eskridge 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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For the bigger map: county seat pages start at Wabaunsee County; the statewide picture lives on Kansas; the wider region is the Midwest; background reading sits on Wikipedia.
One three-day job stands between this bathroom and its best fixture.
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