Our New Sharon crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Franklin County within days.
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Maybe you feel tired of climbing over that high, slippery barrier every single morning just to wash off. If so, switching your bulky old tub for a modern, walk-in washing area is the smartest move you can make for your home. This simple change instantly opens up your space and makes your daily routine much safer and faster.
Now, you might wonder if this project fits your budget or your layout. Our team travels right to your door in Franklin County to look at your setup and give you a complete, free estimate. This means you get exact numbers without any guesswork or pressure.
Actually, many homeowners in the local area are making this exact swap to prepare for the future. By removing an unused basin and replacing it with a sleek, low-profile pan, you instantly boost your home value and save yourself from potential slips. You deserve a setup that works for your life today...
Think about how often you actually take a full soak compared to a quick rinse. For most of us, that deep basin just sits there collecting dust and soap scum, which requires constant scrubbing on your hands and knees. When you transition to a spacious stall, you suddenly get all that elbow room back.
On top of that, cleaning becomes a breeze because modern wall surrounds do not have those annoying grout lines that mold loves to hide in. This lets you spend your weekends relaxing instead of scrubbing tile with a toothbrush. Who honestly wants to waste their free time cleaning dirty grout?
Which means you also get a much safer environment for everyone in your household. If you plan to stay in your home long-term, getting rid of that high step-over height is a total game-changer. It gives you peace of mind and keeps you independent in your own home for years to come.
When you start planning this upgrade, the sheer number of options might feel a bit overwhelming at first. For instance, you can choose between heavy-duty acrylic, solid surface materials, or classic tile for your new walls. Each option has its own set of benefits depending on what you want to spend and how much maintenance you like to do.
To help you decide, we put together a quick comparison of the most popular choices:
| Material Type | Maintenance Level | Installation Speed | Main Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrylic Systems | Very Low | Very Fast (1-2 days) | Affordable and non-porous |
| Solid Surface | Low | Moderate | High durability and seamless look |
| Custom Tile | High | Slow (5-7 days) | Endless design patterns |
This lets you weigh the pros and cons based on your busy schedule and budget. Acrylic is incredibly popular because it resists chips and scratches while being very easy on your wallet. However, if you want a highly customized look, classic tile still offers that traditional craftsmanship feel.
You might worry that remodeling your bathroom will turn your home into a messy construction zone for weeks. Fortunately, our local team has perfected this specific swap so we can get in and out quickly without leaving a mess. We respect your home and work fast to minimize any disruption to your daily life.
First, we carefully protect your floors and remove your old cast iron or steel basin. Next, we inspect the underlying wood framing and plumbing lines to make sure everything is completely dry and structurally sound. If we find any hidden water damage, we fix it right then and there so you do not have issues later.
After that, we install your new leak-proof pan, updated plumbing fixtures, and gorgeous wall panels. This means you can often use your brand-new, modern space in as little as two days. We handle every single detail from start to finish so you do not have to worry about a thing.
This project also lets you add handy features that make your daily routine much more enjoyable. For example, we can install built-in corner caddies to keep your shampoos organized and off the floor. This keeps your space looking neat and tidy at all times.
Additionally, you can opt for safety grab bars and a comfortable built-in bench seat. These features do not have to look like a cold hospital room anymore because modern designs look incredibly stylish. You get both safety and style without compromising on either one...
Another major benefit is the chance to upgrade your old, leaky showerhead to something luxurious. You can choose a rain-style head, a sliding hand-held wand, or even adjustable body sprays. This turns a boring daily chore into a relaxing, spa-like experience right in your own home.
Because we use high-flow valves, you will also notice better water pressure and temperature control. This means no more sudden freezing shocks when someone else flushes a toilet in the house. It is the little details like this that make a massive difference in your daily happiness.
If you live in New Sharon, Maine, you know our local homes have unique character and historic charm. However, older homes in the 04955 ZIP code area often have tiny bathrooms with outdated layouts. Converting that unused basin is one of the most cost-effective ways to modernize an older home without building an expensive addition.
With a local population of about 1,407 people, community members here value honest work and practical home improvements. Since the median household income in our scenic county supports smart investing, choosing high-quality renovations pays off when it comes time to sell. Buyers love seeing a fresh, modern walk-in setup instead of a stained, dated tub.
Moreover, our cold winters mean you want a space that feels warm, draft-free, and easy to maintain. Our insulated wall panels help retain heat, making your morning routine much cozier on those chilly Maine mornings. We live and work right here, so we know exactly how to build spaces that stand up to our local climate.
Why keep struggling with a bathroom layout that no longer fits your lifestyle or your physical needs? Taking the first step is completely free and easier than you think. All you have to do is reach out to us to schedule your in-home consultation.
During our visit, we will measure your space, show you beautiful material samples, and answer all your questions. This lets you see exactly what is possible for your specific home and budget. We provide a clear, written estimate with absolutely no hidden fees or obligations.
So, let us help you turn that old, unused tub into the gorgeous, accessible space you have been dreaming about. Contact us today to request your free quote and take the first step toward a better home. You will wonder why you did not make this change years ago!
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 New Sharon 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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