Our Kenner crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Jefferson Parish within days.
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Tired of stepping over that high barrier just to wash off the day?
Our team of skilled local builders will transform your outdated basin into a sleek walk-in washing space.
We come right to your home to give you a free estimate on this fast home improvement.
Actually, many homeowners find themselves slipping on slick porcelain while trying to balance on one foot.
Safety matters more than keeping a dusty basin you never fill up with water anymore.
Removing that deep tub creates a safer environment for everyone in your house.
Consequently, you get to reclaim precious square footage in a cramped bathroom.
Standard tubs take up a massive footprint while offering very little actual standing room.
Replacing that bulky unit with a spacious floor-level stall immediately opens up the room.
This smart swap also increases the overall value of your property.
Modern buyers look for clean lines and walk-in utility rather than old-fashioned fixtures.
Which means you enjoy a gorgeous daily upgrade while building real equity in your home.
First, you need to decide on the best materials for your new setup.
Acrylic surrounds offer incredibly low maintenance and resist mold growth like a charm.
On the other hand, custom tile work provides a timeless look that reflects your personal style.
| Material Option | Key Benefit | Maintenance Level |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Acrylic | Resists chipping and cracking | Very Low |
| Ceramic Tile | Endless custom designs | Moderate |
| Natural Stone | High-end luxury appeal | High |
Subsequently, choosing the right hardware will define your daily washing experience.
Rainfall showerheads deliver a soothing cascade of water that mimics a high-end spa.
Handheld sprayers add incredible flexibility for cleaning the walls or washing your pets.
Additionally, we must think about safety features like grab bars and built-in benches.
These features do not have to look like a cold hospital room anymore.
We install stylish metal bars that match your faucets perfectly for a cohesive look.
Naturally, you might worry about the mess and chaos of a home remodel.
Our professional crew treats your living space with the utmost respect from start to finish.
We protect your floors with heavy drop cloths before we loosen a single screw.
First, we carefully extract the old cast iron or fiberglass unit without damaging your drywall.
This step requires muscle and precision to avoid hitting hidden water pipes behind the wall.
We haul away the heavy debris so you do not have to deal with garbage disposal.
Next, we inspect the exposed subfloor and wall studs for any hidden water damage.
Leaky old drains often rot out the wood underneath without you ever knowing it.
Fixing these structural issues early prevents major headaches and costly repairs down the road.
Living in this vibrant part of Jefferson Parish means dealing with unique local conditions.
High humidity levels near the lake can make moisture control in bathrooms a constant battle.
We use specialized waterproof backing boards to keep mold from growing behind your new walls.
Our local team understands the specific plumbing layouts found in these Southern homes.
Whether you live in a classic brick ranch or a newer build, we know the codes.
We proudly serve the entire community of 66,910 residents who call this bustling area home.
Since the median household income here sits around $53,885, we focus on cost-effective solutions.
You deserve a beautiful home update that fits comfortably within your family budget.
We service all local neighborhoods across ZIP codes like 70062, 70063, 70064, and 70065.
Perhaps you still wonder if keeping a tub is better for resale value.
Unless you have toddlers who need a bath, a walk-in stall is far more practical.
Most adults admit they only take quick sprays rather than soaking for hours.
Furthermore, cleaning a flat floor is infinitely easier than scrubbing a stained basin.
No more bending over at awkward angles to clean soap scum off the bottom.
A simple wipe-down keeps your new glass doors and walls sparkling clean.
This simple upgrade also reduces water usage because showers typically use less than baths.
Lowering your monthly utility bills feels great while helping the environment at the same time.
Every single morning routine becomes faster and much more refreshing with this setup.
Proper drainage is the most critical part of this entire bathroom conversion.
Tub drains measure one and a half inches while standard stalls require a two-inch pipe.
We widen the drain line to ensure water sweeps away instantly without pooling at your feet.
Then, we install a high-quality pan with a perfect slope toward the drain.
This prevents standing water from causing slick spots or leaving behind nasty mineral deposits.
We test the water flow extensively before we ever call the job complete.
Finally, we seal every single seam with premium silicone caulk to prevent leaks.
Water damage can ruin your ceilings below if the sealing work is done poorly.
Our meticulous attention to detail ensures your home stays dry and protected for decades.
Ready to say goodbye to that old tub and embrace a modern wash space?
We make the entire process stress-free with our friendly service and clear communication.
Our experts guide you through every choice from color schemes to faucet finishes.
Simply reach out to us to schedule your complimentary in-home consultation.
We take precise measurements of your bathroom and provide a detailed cost estimate.
Let us help you build a gorgeous, functional space that makes your daily routine a joy.
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 Kenner 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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