Our Macomb crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in McDonough County within days.
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Maybe you are tired of stepping over a giant porcelain ledge every single morning just to get clean. If you feel like your old bathroom setup belongs in a museum, you are definitely not alone. We help people swap those outdated, deep basins for modern, low-profile washing spaces that actually fit how we live today.
This simple upgrade instantly makes your daily routine safer and faster. By removing the high barrier of an old tub, you open up the entire layout of your room. Our crew handles the whole messy process from start to finish so you do not have to worry about a thing.
Imagine stepping onto a flat, slip-resistant surface without balancing on one wet foot. This change gives your home a modern look and makes cleaning way easier. We are ready to visit your house and give you a free estimate to get this project started.
Let us face the truth about those deep iron or acrylic basins because almost nobody actually takes baths anymore. They collect soap scum in the corners and require heavy scrubbing on your knees. When you switch to a modern flat-floor setup, you reclaim your sanity and your weekends.
On top of saving your back, this remodel maximizes your actual floor plan. The footprint of your old basin is actually quite large, which means a new open-stall layout will feel absolutely huge. This clever design choice adds massive visual space to even the tiniest bathrooms.
If you plan to stay in your home for years, safety becomes a major factor to think about. Slips and trips happen way too easily when you are climbing out of a deep pool of water. Our low-threshold pans eliminate that hazard completely to keep you safe.
You might worry that remodeling your primary washing area will turn your life upside down for weeks. Actually, our experienced crew has this down to a science and we work incredibly fast. We protect your floors, haul away the heavy old cast iron, and clean up every speck of dust.
Once the old basin is out, we inspect the underlying wood and plumbing for any hidden water damage. This crucial step ensures your new setup rests on a solid, mold-free foundation. After that, we install the new drain assembly, water barriers, and gorgeous wall panels.
To help you visualize how this fits into different budgets, we put together a quick guide below.
| Project Phase | Key Benefit for You | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition and removal | Gets rid of heavy old iron safely | 1 Day |
| Plumbing update | Prevents leaks and improves drainage | 1 Day |
| Surround and pan install | Creates a watertight, gorgeous space | 1 to 2 Days |
As you can see, the process is quick and structured. We do not leave you living in a construction zone for a month. You will be using your beautiful new stall before you know it.
When you ditch the old tub, you get to design a space that fits your exact needs. You can choose beautiful non-porous acrylic walls that look like expensive stone but require zero grout scrubbing. This means you spend less time cleaning with harsh chemicals and more time relaxing.
We also offer built-in seating options that let you sit down and enjoy the warm water safely. You can add sturdy grab bars that blend in beautifully with modern metal finishes instead of looking like a hospital room. These small touches add immense peace of mind for everyone in the household.
Storage is another huge benefit because we can build recessed shelves directly into the new walls. This lets you organize your shampoos and soaps neatly without relying on rusty metal hanging racks. Everything has its own perfect place, which keeps your space looking tidy.
Now is the perfect time to upgrade your old leaky faucet to something truly luxurious. A sliding hand-held wand lets you direct the water exactly where you need it, which makes rinsing off a breeze. This setup also makes washing your pets or cleaning the walls incredibly simple.
You can also opt for a rain shower head that pours down water like a warm summer storm. This feature turns a quick morning rinse into a deeply relaxing ritual to start your day right. We handle all the behind-the-wall pipe adjustments to ensure perfect water pressure.
We love working in this vibrant college town, which is home to about 18,118 people who appreciate quality craftsmanship. Many homes here have older layouts that desperately need a modern touch to match today's lifestyles. With a median household income of $40,089, local homeowners want upgrades that offer real value without breaking the bank.
Whether you live near the university or in the quieter neighborhoods around ZIP code 61455, we know the local building codes inside and out. We pull all the necessary permits and ensure everything meets strict safety standards. You can trust our local team to treat your home with absolute respect.
Our deep roots in this Illinois community mean we rely on our good reputation to keep busy. We do not cut corners or use cheap materials that fail after a couple of years. We build spaces designed to look incredible and function perfectly for decades to come.
We believe in keeping things completely real with our customers, so let us talk about the trade-offs of this project. The main downside is that you will lose one deep soaking tub, which might matter if you have toddlers who need baths. However, if you have another bathroom with a tub, this is a total non-issue.
On the flip side, the benefits of making the switch are absolutely massive for daily life. You get a bathroom that feels twice as big, is infinitely easier to clean, and protects you from dangerous slips. Plus, most home buyers prefer a walk-in setup over a dusty old tub they will never use.
This project also lets us fix any slow leaks that have been rotting your subfloor for years. We catch these hidden issues early and fix them right so your home stays structurally sound... which saves you thousands down the road. It is an investment that protects your property value while improving your daily comfort.
There is absolutely no reason to keep struggling with an old, high-walled basin that does not serve your needs. Our friendly team is ready to visit your home, look at your existing layout, and discuss your vision. We provide a detailed, honest estimate completely free of charge with zero obligation.
During our visit, we will show you sample materials and help you choose the perfect colors for your space. We answer all your questions with patience because we want you to feel totally confident in your decision. This is your chance to transform your bathroom into a bright, safe oasis.
Take the first step toward a more functional, beautiful home right now. Reach out to us to schedule your free home consultation and let us bring your dream bathroom to life.
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 Macomb 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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