Our Evergreen crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Laclede County within days.
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Do you ever look at that bulky, high-walled basin taking up your whole floor and wish for something more useful? Getting rid of that old tub to install a sleek walk-in washing stall is the smartest move you can make for your daily life.
Maybe you find yourself tired of stepping over that dangerous ledge every single morning just to get clean. Converting that tired tub into a streamlined, low-threshold bathing area will give you the ease and safety you truly deserve.
Actually, most older bathrooms rely on heavy, outdated equipment that occupies way too much room. Removing those massive walls allows you to reclaim your square footage and creates a feeling of total relaxation within your own home.
Beyond just adding space, this upgrade significantly improves your home's functionality for the long haul. You will find that cleaning becomes a breeze without all those hard-to-reach corners and curved surfaces that collect grime.
Furthermore, these modern upgrades add massive appeal to your property if you ever decide to sell it later. Buyers nowadays look for accessible designs that offer high-end style and convenience without the hassle of a traditional soaking basin.
Typically, your project starts with removing the old porcelain or acrylic shell that is currently anchored to your walls. This process requires careful plumbing adjustments to ensure your new drain system works perfectly with the existing pipes in your house.
Sometimes people worry about the mess, but a professional crew keeps the dust and debris contained throughout the whole demolition phase. You get to enjoy a fresh, clean slate without having to deal with a construction disaster in your hallway.
| Benefit | Outcome |
| Lower entry point | Increased safety |
| Less surface area | Faster cleaning |
| Open floor plan | Modern aesthetic |
Once the old basin is gone, we check your floor and wall studs for any hidden moisture damage. Finding these issues early prevents big headaches down the road and keeps your investment secure for many years to come.
Next, we prepare the sub-floor to handle the weight and drainage requirements of your brand-new stall. This stage is crucial because it ensures that everything stays level and leak-free while you enjoy your morning rinse.
Then comes the fun part where we install your choice of high-quality surrounds and fixtures. You can pick from beautiful tile, durable acrylic panels, or even modern stone finishes that bring a sense of luxury to your room.
Perhaps you want a built-in bench for sitting down while you wash your hair or shave your legs. Having this seat provides incredible support and makes your routine feel like a trip to a high-end spa instead of a boring chore.
Additionally, consider adding grab bars or handheld sprays for added control during your daily wash. These small items make a world of difference for your mobility and ensure that your bathing experience remains safe and enjoyable.
Because you live in a place like the quiet community of Evergreen, Missouri, you know that home value matters quite a bit. With a median household income hovering around $56,250, investing in your living space is a logical way to build wealth.
Since you occupy a residence within the borders of Laclede County, you deserve work that meets local standards and lasts through every season. We respect your property and keep our workspace tidy while we finish your custom installation.
Granted, some might say that a bathroom overhaul is expensive, but it pays for itself through your increased quality of life. Plus, it fixes those annoying leaks or cracked tiles that you have been ignoring for far too long.
Whether you reside in the local zip codes or nearby, we are ready to come out and assess your layout today. Providing a free estimate allows you to see exactly what is possible within your budget without any pressure.
Specifically, choosing between tile or solid surface panels often comes down to your personal taste and upkeep habits. Tiles look classic and offer infinite design options, while solid surfaces are incredibly fast to wipe down after each use.
Whatever you decide, we focus on high-quality materials that resist mold and mildew growth naturally. This gives you a space that maintains its fresh look and pleasant atmosphere without requiring constant deep scrubbing sessions.
Consequently, you avoid the common issues of caulking failure that plague older, traditional installations. Our professional sealing techniques lock out moisture and protect your walls from damage, which is a huge relief for any busy homeowner.
Instead of standing in a dark, cramped box, you will find yourself surrounded by light and open space. This change in environment truly sets a better tone for your entire day, making you feel refreshed and ready to go.
Also, think about how much easier it is to bathe pets or wash large items when you have a wide, accessible floor area. Everything becomes simpler when your bathing zone is designed specifically for your actual needs and habits.
Basically, you are moving away from an outdated design toward a solution that works for you right now. It is all about making your environment support your life, not the other way around.
Before we arrive, try to think about what you dislike most about your current setup. Is it the height of the walls, the slippery floor, or just the old, stained surface that refuses to get clean?
Writing these things down helps us understand your vision and allows us to provide the most accurate estimate possible. We want to ensure you get exactly what you need to feel satisfied with your home improvements.
So, reach out to us to schedule your visit and let us get started on this transformation together. You will be surprised at how fast we can turn your bathroom into a highlight of your home.
Furthermore, our team emphasizes proper drainage slopes so that water never pools in the wrong places. Keeping water moving exactly where it needs to go is the secret to a bathroom that stays pristine for years.
In addition to that, we use high-grade plumbing components that do not corrode or fail unexpectedly. You deserve hardware that performs reliably every single time you turn the handle or adjust the spray.
If you ever have questions about the process or the materials, we are always here to chat. We believe that an informed homeowner is a happy homeowner, so we take our time to explain every detail clearly.
Now is the perfect moment to stop dreaming about a better bathroom and actually make it a reality. You have the power to change your surroundings into something that brings you genuine satisfaction every single morning.
Remember that small changes often have the biggest impact on how you feel within your own walls. By removing that old barrier, you open up new possibilities for your home and your personal sense of peace.
Finally, do not hesitate to ask for your free estimate and find out how easy this change can be. We look forward to working with you to create the perfect space that you will enjoy for many years to come.
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 Evergreen 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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