Our Mount Prospect crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Cook County within days.
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You might be sick of that bulky tub taking up all your floor space. Transforming that clunky basin into a sleek walk-in bathing area makes your morning routine feel like a breeze.
Getting rid of that dated porcelain box changes everything for your daily life. You gain so much more room and a fresh look for your home. It really turns your bathroom into a nice spot for relaxing without the hassle of climbing over high walls.
Maybe you noticed that the old tub sits there collecting dust because nobody uses it anymore. Nobody really has time to soak for hours when there is life to live. That big tub just becomes a giant shelf for shampoo bottles and toys.
Changing this layout lets you reclaim your floor space. You get a wide open area that makes even a tiny room feel huge. This move is perfect for anyone wanting a safer and more modern vibe in their house.
Perhaps you worry about slipping or tripping when you step into the shower. That high edge on a standard tub is a recipe for a bad accident. Replacing it with a low-threshold basin gives you peace of mind every single time you wash up.
This modification adds a level of ease that you will appreciate for years. You no longer have to lift your legs high just to get cleaned. It is a smart choice for your future self.
Actually starting the work involves removing the old unit and checking the wall conditions. We look at the pipes to make sure everything works perfectly behind the scenes. This ensures your new setup lasts a long time without any leaky surprises.
Next we install the new base and the wall panels that match your style. We focus on getting the waterproofing right because water damage is the enemy of any home. You end up with a solid structure that looks great and functions even better.
Selecting the right fixtures is where the fun really starts for your renovation project. You can choose from rainfall showerheads or handheld sprayers that give you total control. This allows you to customize your rinse exactly how you like it.
Moreover you can pick tile designs that make the whole room pop. Whether you like bright whites or dark stones the choice is yours. This lets you express your personality while making the room feel like a sanctuary.
Before we begin we take the time to talk about what you want. We discuss your budget and your vision to ensure we are on the same page. This keeps the whole process stress-free and exciting from start to finish.
| Feature | Benefit |
| Low threshold entry | Prevents dangerous slips |
| Glass enclosures | Makes the room look bigger |
| Modern wall panels | Easy to scrub and maintain |
| Handheld shower head | Great for rinsing those hard spots |
Living in a town with over 55,000 residents like this one in Cook County keeps things busy. With a median household income around $73,652 people here really value their property investments. Adding a modern shower space is a fantastic way to boost your home value.
Whether you live near the 60056 zip code area or slightly further out we see the same trend. People want homes that work for them today instead of designs from decades ago. Keeping up with modern standards makes your living situation much better.
Choosing a local person to handle this project means you get personal attention. We know the ins and outs of the local building codes in Illinois. You get a job done right the first time so you can stop worrying.
Furthermore we are just around the corner if you ever have a quick question. We take pride in our work because we see our neighbors every day. This connection drives us to provide the best possible service for every single client.
Sometimes people think this type of renovation costs a fortune but that is not always true. We focus on quality materials that do not break the bank while still looking fancy. You get a high-end look without the high-end stress on your wallet.
On top of that we provide a free estimate so you know exactly what is coming. There are no hidden fees or weird surprises when we show up to work. You deserve to know where your money goes and what you get for it.
Perhaps you have a smaller bathroom and feel cramped every time you walk inside. Removing the tub creates a sense of openness that you have to see to believe. It makes the room feel airy and bright instead of dark and heavy.
This change also gives you more storage options for your towels and soaps. You can add built-in niches for your shampoo instead of using those annoying hanging racks. It creates a seamless look that makes you smile every morning.
You might wonder how long the whole thing takes to complete. We aim for efficiency so you can get back to your normal life as fast as possible. Most projects happen in just a few days from start to finish.
Once we pull out the old tub we clean everything up and prep the area. We protect your floors and keep the mess contained during the process. You will find us respectful of your living area while we work.
Taking the next step is actually very simple when you are ready for change. You just reach out and ask for a free evaluation of your bathroom space. We come out and look at the layout to give you a fair price.
This consultation costs you nothing and carries no pressure to decide immediately. You get to hear our ideas and see if they match your dreams. If you like the plan we schedule a time that fits your calendar perfectly.
Transforming your old bathing spot is one of the best ways to improve your house. You gain safety and style while making the most of your square footage. It really is the ultimate win for any homeowner looking to refresh their space.
Because you spend so much time in this room it should be a place of contentment. Imagine stepping into a fresh space that feels designed just for your specific needs. That is exactly what we help you achieve when we work together.
You hold the power to make your home better whenever you feel the time is right. Do not settle for a tub you never use or a bathroom that feels outdated. Take control and turn your vision into a reality that makes you happy.
When you are ready just drop a note and we will get the ball rolling. We are excited to help you rethink your bathroom and create something truly special. You deserve a space that fits your lifestyle perfectly without any compromises.
Each day you put this off is another day stuck with a layout that does not serve you. Life moves fast and you should have a home that supports your busy schedule. We are here to help you get that done efficiently and with real care.
Everything starts with a simple conversation about what you need. Reach out today for your free estimate and start the process of reclaiming your home comfort. You will be glad you did the moment that first drop of water hits the floor.
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 Mount Prospect 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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