Our Florence crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Boone County within days.
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Getting rid of that bulky basin you never use frees up so much space in your daily routine. Many homeowners find themselves climbing over high walls every single morning just to take a quick rinse. This hassle is exactly why we help you swap that outdated basin for a sleek, open stall.
By making this simple change, you instantly create a safer and more spacious environment. You will finally get the daily routine you actually deserve. It is all about making your life easier and your daily routine much faster.
We believe that your bathroom should feel like a personal sanctuary. Our local team specializes in tearing out those old cast iron or acrylic basins and installing gorgeous, modern walk-in setups. If you are ready to transform your space, you can grab a free estimate from us today.
Think about how much water you waste trying to fill a giant basin when you just want a quick wash. Removing that old unit allows us to install a low-profile pan that lets water flow directly down the drain. This means you save precious minutes during those busy weekday mornings.
Safety is another huge factor that drives people to make this smart update. Tripping over a high ledge when you are wet is a recipe for disaster. Our custom-fit bases offer a slip-resistant texture that keeps your feet firmly planted on the ground.
On top of that, cleaning becomes ten times easier once you lose the deep corners of a traditional basin. You will no longer have to bend over and scrub grime at awkward angles. We use high-quality, non-porous materials that resist mold and soap scum build-up.
First, we sit down with you to discuss your vision and look at your current layout. This initial visit is completely free of charge and helps us understand your needs. We measure your existing alcove to ensure the new setup fits like a glove.
Next, our skilled crew carefully extracts your old cast-iron or steel fixture without damaging your walls. This step requires muscle and precision to avoid any plumbing mishaps. We inspect the subfloor underneath to ensure there is no hidden water damage or rot.
After preparing the area, we install the brand-new pan and connect it to your existing drain system. We then apply beautiful wall surrounds that match your style. The final step involves adding your chosen fixtures, sliding doors, or custom glass panels.
| Feature | Your Concrete Benefit |
|---|---|
| Low-entry threshold | Easy access with no tripping hazards |
| Non-porous acrylic walls | Effortless cleaning without harsh chemicals |
| Custom built-in seating | Enhanced safety and a relaxing experience |
| Modern glass enclosures | Makes your small bathroom look twice as big |
Choosing the right materials lets you express your personal style while keeping maintenance low. We offer a wide variety of wall panels that mimic the look of natural stone or subway tile. This means you get the look of luxury without the headache of scrubbing grout lines.
Adding convenient accessories like corner caddies and grab bars secures your long-term independence. We can position these features exactly where you need them for maximum utility. You can even choose a built-in bench to add extra coziness during your daily routine.
Which means your new setup will serve you well for decades to come. Whether you prefer a minimalist look or a classic aesthetic, we have the right options. Our goal is to craft a space that feels tailor-made for your lifestyle.
Living in Boone County means we get to experience all four seasons, which brings plenty of humidity. High moisture levels can quickly destroy outdated drywall and old tile grout. Upgrading to a modern, seamless setup protects your home from costly water leaks.
This particular region has a population of about 31,940 people who value practical home improvements. With a median household income of $57,041, local families want smart updates that increase property value. A modern walk-in unit is one of the most requested features among home buyers today.
If you live in ZIP codes like 41022 or 41042, you know how important it is to keep your home updated. Our local team understands the specific housing styles found throughout Florence, Kentucky (KY), USA. We know exactly how to handle the older plumbing systems often found in these neighborhoods.
How long does this process usually take from start to finish? Most of our installations take just a couple of days, meaning very little disruption to your life. We work quickly and clean up every speck of dust before we leave.
Are you worried about the cost of making this change? We offer competitive pricing and flexible options to fit a variety of budgets. Since our quotes are completely free, you have nothing to lose by exploring your options.
Will this change affect the resale value of my home? Having at least one full bathroom with a modern walk-in stall is highly attractive to modern buyers. It makes your property stand out in a competitive real estate market.
Taking the first step toward your dream bathroom is incredibly simple. All you need to do is reach out to our friendly team to schedule your visit. We will come out to your house, look at your space, and give you an honest price.
There is absolutely no pressure or obligation when you request your quote. We want you to feel confident in your decision to upgrade your home. Our professionals are ready to answer any questions you might have about the process.
Stop struggling with that old, unused basin and start enjoying your daily routine again. Let us handle the heavy lifting while you sit back and watch your space transform. Contact us today to get your free estimate and begin your home improvement journey!
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 Florence 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.
The map carries the geography; the link lists underneath spell out every town our crews can reach from this one.
For the bigger map: county seat pages start at Boone County; the statewide picture lives on Kentucky; the wider region is the South; background reading sits on Wikipedia.
One three-day job stands between this bathroom and its best fixture.
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