Our Higgins crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Jefferson County within days.
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If you want to swap your clunky old tub for a modern walk-in unit, you came to the right spot. This smart upgrade makes your daily routine faster and much safer. We are ready to help you plan this exciting home project.
Most folks realize that huge cast-iron basin just eats up precious floor space. Taking a quick step into a open stall feels way better than climbing over a high porcelain barrier every single morning. This simple change opens up your room and gives you a lot more breathing room.
Cleaning a massive deep basin will absolutely wreck your back over time. Shifting to a sleek glass enclosure means you can finally throw away that moldy plastic curtain. You will spend less time scrubbing grout lines on your hands and knees. Which means you get to enjoy your weekends instead of cleaning.
Stepping over a slippery ledge presents a serious tripping hazard for everyone in the house. Eliminating that barrier keeps your family safe from nasty slips. This smart remodel adds immense peace of mind for older folks who want to stay independent. It is a practical upgrade that looks absolutely beautiful too.
Our skilled crew starts by carefully removing your outdated cast-iron or acrylic basin. We inspect the subfloor underneath to ensure no hidden water damage exists. Fixing those secret leaks now prevents major structural headaches down the road. This gives your new setup a rock-solid foundation.
Next we update the underlying pipe connections to match your new layout. We install a high-flow drain along with modern pressure-balancing valves. This guarantees you will never suffer from sudden freezing blasts when someone flushes the toilet. Your daily wash becomes a truly relaxing experience.
| Project Phase | Key Action Taken | Direct Benefit to You |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition | Careful extraction of old tub and wall materials | Prepares a clean slate with zero structural rot |
| Plumbing Prep | Relocating drains and upgrading mixing valves | Better water flow and no temperature spikes |
| Enclosure Build | Installing waterproof backing and gorgeous wall panels | Complete leak protection with a stylish finish |
| Hardware Fitting | Adding custom showerheads, glass doors, and safety bars | Maximum safety combined with everyday luxury |
After the plumbing is set we install durable waterproof backing boards on your walls. Then we apply beautiful non-porous acrylic panels or custom tile. These materials resist mold growth and keep their shine for years to come. You get a gorgeous space that looks brand new forever.
Selecting the right hardware lets you tailor the space to your exact liking. You can choose a rainhead fixture or a convenient handheld wand. Having multiple spray options makes washing your hair or rinsing the walls incredibly easy. It brings a spa-like feeling right into your home.
Adding built-in seating provides a comfortable spot to rest while you wash. This feature is perfect for anyone with stiff joints or limited mobility. On top of that we can install sturdy grab bars that match your fixtures beautifully. Safety does not have to look clinical or boring anymore.
We offer plenty of storage options like corner caddies and built-in shampoo niches. This keeps your bottles off the floor and organized. No more knocking over plastic containers with your feet. Your daily routine suddenly feels much more organized and calm.
Buyers today rarely look for homes with multiple dusty bathtubs they will never use. They prefer modern walk-in setups that match a fast-paced lifestyle. Making this change right now boosts your overall property value. It makes your house stand out if you ever decide to sell.
Older homes in the Texas Panhandle often have dated pink or green porcelain fixtures. Swapping those relics out instantly drags your home into the current century. It is amazing how much bigger your entire bathroom feels after this simple swap. You will actually enjoy showing off your guest bathroom to visitors.
We take pride in serving our neighbors in the local area of Lipscomb County. This includes the quiet community of Higgins, where our 425 residents appreciate honest hard work. With a median household income of around forty-six thousand dollars, we know you want real value for your hard-earned money. We serve everyone within the local 79046 ZIP code with top-tier craftsmanship.
Our friendly team treats your home with the utmost respect from start to finish. We lay down protective drop cloths to keep your carpets perfectly clean. You do not have to worry about a giant mess left behind when we pack up. We clean up every speck of dust before we leave.
We work fast because we know how tough it is to live without a bathroom. Most of our projects wrap up in just a couple of days. This means minimal disruption to your busy family schedule. You will be enjoying your brand new wash space before you know it.
We only use premium materials that stand up to daily wear and tear. Our solid acrylic walls will not crack, chip, or discolor over time. This ensures your investment looks fantastic for decades. You get peace of mind knowing the job was done right the first time.
Thinking about costs can feel a bit stressful when planning a home remodel. That is why we offer a completely free, no-obligation written estimate for your project. We sit down with you to discuss your vision and budget. There are absolutely no high-pressure sales tactics used here.
Our expert estimator will measure your space and show you beautiful material samples. This lets you see and feel the quality before making any big decisions. We help you find the perfect layout that fits your lifestyle. You get a clear price with no hidden fees or surprise charges.
Taking the first step toward your dream bathroom is incredibly easy. Just reach out to us today to schedule your free consultation. We look forward to helping you transform your home into a safer and more beautiful place. Let us make your daily routine a pure joy again.
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 Higgins 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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