Across Georgetown County, bathtubs that retired years ago give way to showers built in their own footprint.
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If you feel completely sick of climbing over a giant ledge every single morning just to get clean, you are definitely not the only one. That old porcelain basin takes up way too much space and feels like a major tripping hazard. This is why replacing it with a modern walk-in option makes so much sense for your daily routine.
Our team of local builders can change your setup fast. We come right to your house to look at your layout. Then we give you a completely free estimate so you know the exact cost upfront.
By making this simple change, you instantly open up your room. This means you get more physical space to move around. Plus, you will never have to scrub those hard-to-reach corners again.
Think about how much time you actually spend soaking in deep water these days. Most busy people just want a quick, refreshing wash before work. By choosing a sleek barrier-free entry, you save precious minutes and make your morning run like clockwork.
This smart upgrade also protects your physical safety. Slipping on wet porcelain sends thousands of people to the emergency room every single year. A low-profile pan keeps your feet on solid ground and prevents those scary falls.
On top of that, your home value gets a nice little bump. Buyers today actively look for large walk-in stalls rather than dusty old basins they will never use. Which means you are making a great investment for the future of your property.
Let us look at how these options compare to help you decide what fits your budget:
| Feature | Old Basin Setup | New Walk-In Option |
|---|---|---|
| Step-in Height | 15 to 18 inches | 3 inches or less |
| Floor Space | Feels cramped and bulky | Opens up the room |
| Cleaning Effort | Hard scrubbing on your knees | Quick wipe down |
First, we arrive at your home to measure the exact footprint of your current setup. This lets us plan the plumbing layout without any nasty surprises behind the drywall. We check the condition of your subfloor to ensure everything stays dry and mold-free for decades.
Next, our crew carefully extracts the heavy cast iron or acrylic fixture. We dispose of the old junk so you do not have to worry about trash day. Then we inspect the drain lines and replace any rusty pipes with durable PVC.
After that, we install your beautiful new non-slip base and seal it tight. We add gorgeous wall surrounds that match your personal style perfectly. Finally, we clean up every speck of dust before we leave your home.
Acrylic surrounds offer an incredibly easy way to keep your walls clean. They do not have grout lines, which means mold has absolutely nowhere to hide. You can choose from tons of cool patterns that look exactly like expensive stone.
If you prefer a classic look, real ceramic tiles look amazing. They take a bit longer to install but offer unmatched customization. This lets you create a beautiful focal point that reflects your unique taste.
A rain showerhead provides a relaxing experience that feels like a high-end spa. You can also add a handheld wand for extra flexibility. This makes washing your pets or cleaning the walls incredibly simple.
We also suggest adding built-in niches for your shampoos and soaps. This keeps your clutter off the floor and off the ledge. Which means your space always looks neat and organized.
Adding a built-in bench gives you a convenient place to sit and relax while you wash. This is a game-changer for anyone with sore joints or balance issues. It also makes shaving your legs ten times easier.
We also anchor sturdy grab bars directly into the wall studs. Do not worry, these do not look like ugly hospital bars anymore. They come in gorgeous finishes like brushed bronze and matte black to match your faucets.
This layout offers incredible peace of mind for older family members. They can maintain their independence without struggling to get clean. You can rest easy knowing your home is safe for everyone.
Our local crew loves working throughout this beautiful coastal region of the Palmetto State. We understand the unique challenges of coastal plumbing and high humidity. This is why we use top-tier moisture barriers to prevent mold growth under your new stall.
Whether you live in a historic home or a newer suburban neighborhood, we know the local building codes inside and out. We pull all the necessary permits so your project is completely legal and safe. Our reputation matters to us because we live and work right here in your community.
We make sure to respect your property from the second we park our trucks. We lay down protective cloths to shield your floors from dirt. Our goal is to leave your home cleaner than we found it.
Stop putting up with an outdated bathroom that does not serve your needs. You deserve a modern space that makes you feel happy every time you walk through the door. Our friendly team is ready to help you plan this exciting transformation.
We offer completely free, no-obligation quotes right at your kitchen table. We show you material samples so you can see and feel the quality before spending a single dime. This ensures you get exactly what you want without any pressure.
Getting started is incredibly easy. Just reach out to us today to schedule your convenient home visit. Let us handle the hard work while you sit back and enjoy your gorgeous new bathroom!
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 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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