Our Evansville crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Rock County within days.
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Maybe you are tired of stepping over that high, slippery ledge every single morning just to wash off. Many homes in our beautiful corner of Rock County still have those outdated, deep basins that nobody actually uses for soaking anymore. This means you are wasting precious square footage on a dusty relic when you could have a modern, walk-in washing space instead.
Fortunately, we can help you swap that old clunky tub for a gorgeous, spacious walk-in stall. This smart upgrade instantly opens up your room and makes your daily routine feel way less like a chore. Best of all, we will come right to your home to look at your setup and give you a completely free estimate for the whole project.
Making this change does not just make your life easier today. It also adds serious value to your property while preventing nasty slips and falls on wet surfaces. Let us dive into why swapping your basin for a sleek walk-in is the smartest upgrade you can make this year.
Think about how much easier your mornings will be when you do not have to do a high-wire balancing act just to get clean. Old-style wash basins take up a massive amount of floor space while offering very little actual standing room. Replacing that bulky unit with a dedicated low-barrier stall gives you immediate freedom of movement.
Additionally, you will notice that cleaning becomes a total breeze once we install modern, non-porous wall panels. No more scrubbing moldy grout lines on your hands and knees with a smelly toothbrush. Which means you get to spend your weekends enjoying life instead of fighting stubborn bathroom grime.
On top of that, your safety is something you can never take for granted in a wet environment. Removing that giant tripping hazard is the absolute best way to ensure your home remains safe as you get older. It gives you peace of mind and keeps you independent in your own home for years to come.
| Old Bulky Basin | Modern Walk-In Stall |
|---|---|
| High 15-inch step over hazard | Low-profile, safe entry threshold |
| Hard to clean tile grout lines | Seamless, mold-resistant acrylic walls |
| Cramped standing area | Spacious, open shoulder room |
You might worry that remodeling your bathing area will turn your entire house into a messy, chaotic construction zone for weeks. However, our experienced local crew has this process down to a science. We protect your floors, work fast, and usually wrap up the messy demolition phase in a single day.
First, we carefully extract your heavy cast iron or steel basin without damaging your surrounding drywall or plumbing pipes. Next, we inspect the subfloor underneath to ensure there is no hidden water damage or wood rot from old leaks. Fixing these issues early ensures your new setup rests on a rock-solid foundation.
Finally, we install your custom-fit pan, update the plumbing valves, and seal your beautiful new wall surrounds. This seamless approach ensures a watertight fit that keeps moisture from seeping behind your walls. You get a gorgeous, functional space without the headache of a never-ending remodeling project.
Choosing your new fixtures and layout is where the real fun begins for you. You can select beautiful stone-patterned wall panels that mimic high-end marble without the heavy maintenance requirements. This lets you design a space that fits your personal style perfectly.
Besides the walls, you can add handy features like built-in seating, sturdy grab bars, and recessed storage niches for your shampoos. These little touches keep your new space organized and safe. You will feel like you are stepping into a private oasis every single day.
Upgrading your hardware is another great way to elevate your daily routine. Installing a multi-function handheld sprayer lets you target sore muscles or wash your pets with absolute ease. This simple addition brings a touch of luxury to your everyday life.
Furthermore, we always recommend updating your old internal mixing valves during this process. Doing this prevents sudden temperature shocks when someone else runs water in the house. You will enjoy consistent, safe water temperatures every time you step inside.
Living in our lovely city of 5,260 residents means we appreciate homes that are both practical and beautiful. With a local median household income of $62,909, we know that spending your hard-earned money wisely is a top priority. Our customized remodeling services offer incredible value that fits your budget perfectly.
Whether you live in a historic home near the downtown district or a newer build in the 53536 area, we know the local building codes inside and out. We handle all the permits and technical details so you do not have to stress. Our team takes pride in serving our Wisconsin neighbors with honest, dependable craftsmanship.
Indeed, a modern walk-in setup is one of the most requested features among home buyers today. If you ever decide to sell your property, this upgrade will make your listing stand out from the competition. It is a rare home improvement project that pays off both now and in the future.
We believe in keeping things completely real with you about your home improvement options. The main downside to removing your only tub is if you have very small children who need baths. If you have another bathroom with a tub, then converting this one is a total no-brainer.
On the flip side, the benefits of making this switch are almost endless for the average adult. You get better accessibility, a much larger-feeling room, and a modern aesthetic that brightens up your entire home. It turns a dated, underused room into the most popular spot in your house.
...Sometimes, you just have to ask yourself if you are holding onto a tub out of habit rather than actual usefulness. If you cannot remember the last time you actually took a bath, it is time to make the switch. You deserve a home that works for your current lifestyle, not your past one.
Now, you might be wondering how to get started on this exciting home upgrade. The process is incredibly simple because we do all the heavy lifting and planning for you. We start by visiting your home to measure your space and discuss your vision.
During this visit, we will help you choose the best materials and layout for your specific budget. We provide a detailed, written estimate with absolutely no hidden fees or surprise costs. This lets you make an informed decision without any pressure whatsoever.
Which means you are just one quick step away from the bathroom of your dreams. Our friendly team is ready to answer all your questions and bring your vision to life. Contact us today to request your free, no-obligation estimate and take the first step toward a safer, more beautiful home!
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 Evansville 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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