Our Macdona crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Bexar County within days.
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Maybe you are tired of tripping over that high porcelain ledge every single morning. This daily struggle can make your morning routine feel like a dangerous obstacle course. Fortunately, swapping that old, unused basin for a sleek, walk-in option changes everything instantly.
By making this simple switch, you gain a safer and much more spacious area to wash up. Now is the perfect time to rethink your layout. Our team of local builders loves helping folks make their homes much more functional.
Actually, many homeowners find they do not even take deep baths anymore. Which means you are keeping a huge chunk of useless plastic or cast iron that just gathers dust and mildew. Trading it for a spacious, modern stall makes perfect sense for your daily life.
First of all, safety is a massive deal for everyone. Climbing over a slick, knee-high barrier with wet feet is a recipe for a nasty slip. When you remove that obstacle, you create a level entry that keeps your ankles safe.
On top of that, cleaning becomes ten times easier. Those old deep basins have so many corners and curves that collect grime and soap scum. A fresh flat pan with modern wall panels lets you wipe down the whole space in seconds.
This layout change also opens up your entire floor plan. It makes a small room feel twice as big as it really is. You will love how much brighter and more open your home feels after we finish the job.
To help you compare the two setups, we put together this quick breakdown of how they stack up:
| Feature | Old Deep Basin Setup | Modern Walk-In Stall |
|---|---|---|
| Step-In Height | 14 to 18 inches (high risk) | 3 to 5 inches (low risk) |
| Required Floor Space | Feels cramped and bulky | Feels open and spacious |
| Maintenance Time | Heavy scrubbing required | Quick and simple wipe down |
Naturally, you might wonder how we actually pull off this remodeling magic. We start by carefully protecting your floors and removing the old heavy fixture without damaging your walls. This step requires a lot of muscle and some serious patience.
After we clear the space, we inspect the underlying pipes and wood. Often, older homes have hidden water damage or slow leaks behind the drywall. We fix those issues right away so your new setup stands on a rock-solid foundation.
Next comes the fun part where we install the new plumbing and the floor pan. We align everything perfectly to ensure water drains away fast. Finally, we seal up the walls with waterproof panels or beautiful tile options of your choice.
Your home should reflect your personal taste. Because of this, we offer tons of design choices for your new setup. You can choose from gorgeous stone patterns, classic subway tiles, or modern solid surfaces.
Besides the walls, we can add handy features like built-in benches and corner shelves. These little additions keep your shampoo bottles off the floor. They also give you a comfortable place to rest while you wash up.
If you have mobility concerns, we can install sturdy grab bars that match your faucets. These do not have to look like cold hospital hardware anymore. We find stylish options that blend right into your design while keeping you safe.
Thinking about the price tag is totally normal when planning home improvements. Every house is a bit different, so costs vary depending on the materials you choose. However, we always focus on finding options that fit your budget.
Investing in your home this way actually boosts its overall value. Most buyers these days prefer a large, walk-in stall over a dusty old soaking basin. So you get to enjoy the upgrade now and reap the financial rewards later if you sell.
To make things easy, we offer a completely free estimate. We come right to your house, look at your current setup, and give you a straight answer. You do not have to worry about any hidden fees or pushy sales tactics from us.
We love working right here in this cozy corner of Bexar County, Texas. This lovely community, with its friendly population of around 240 residents, deserves top-notch service. We treat every home we enter like it belongs to our own family.
Since the median household income here is about $33,277, we know the value of a hard-earned dollar. We do not believe in overcharging or cutting corners on materials. Our goal is to deliver a beautiful, lasting result that you can afford.
Whether you live right in the heart of the 78054 ZIP code or nearby, we are just a quick drive away. We understand the local water conditions and housing styles perfectly. This local knowledge helps us complete your project quickly and without any unexpected hiccups.
Are you ready to say goodbye to that outdated basin for good? Taking the first step is much easier than you think. All you need to do is reach out and ask for your free quote.
We will schedule a convenient time to visit your home and chat about your ideas. We listen to what you want and offer practical solutions. You get a detailed plan without any pressure to sign anything on the spot.
Do not spend another day climbing over that awkward, slippery barrier. Let us help you create a beautiful, safe, and modern space you will love using every day. Contact us now to claim your free estimate and start your project!
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 Macdona 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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