Our Peru crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Nemaha County within days.
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Maybe you feel tired of stepping over that high, dangerous wall every single morning just to wash off. Many homeowners dread this daily obstacle course because it invites slips and falls. Fortunately, our local team specializes in swapping those old, clunky basins for modern, low-profile walk-in enclosures that keep you safe and clean.
Imagine having a wide, open space to wash instead of a cramped basin you never actually soak in. This smart change instantly makes your daily routine faster and way more relaxing. We make the whole process incredibly simple by visiting your home to plan the ideal layout.
Because safety matters most, we focus on eliminating high steps that cause painful accidents. You deserve a setup that fits your current life, not a relic from decades ago. Send in a request today to grab your totally free estimate and start planning your upgrade.
Actually, very few people actually take deep baths anymore because we are all so busy these days. Which means that giant porcelain monster in your bathroom is basically just a glorified, dusty laundry basket. Getting rid of it opens up the entire room and gives you back your valuable floor space.
On top of that, those old-school configurations are notoriously difficult to scrub clean because of the awkward angles. By switching to a modern vertical spray setup, you get flat, non-porous walls that wipe down in seconds. This saves your back from painful bending and gives you hours of free time every single week.
Suddenly, your small washroom will feel like a luxurious spa because of the increased visual depth. Our custom-fit systems utilize premium materials that resist mold and mildew growth naturally. You will love how clean and bright the space looks after the old basin disappears.
First, you get to select the exact style of your new acrylic walls and heavy-duty glass doors. We offer a massive variety of patterns that mimic natural stone without the heavy weight or the crazy price tag. This lets you customize the aesthetic to match your personal home decor perfectly.
Next, we can install built-in seating, sturdy grab bars, and recessed shelves for your shampoos and soaps. These smart additions provide ultimate convenience and physical support while you lather up. Your safety remains our top priority throughout the entire planning phase.
To help you visualize the final result, we put together a handy comparison table of the most popular configurations:
| Feature Option | Main Benefit | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Low-profile threshold | Easy entry and exit | Mobility concerns |
| Built-in corner bench | Restful seating space | Maximum relaxation |
| Sliding glass doors | Saves floor space | Smaller bathrooms |
As you can see, every choice we offer serves a real purpose to improve your daily routine. We want to help you build a space that feels tailored specifically to your needs. Our team walks you through every single choice so you get exactly what you want.
Living in this beautiful corner of Nemaha County means we understand the unique plumbing challenges of local homes. Whether you live in a historic property near the college or a newer build, we know how to handle the local water pressure and pipe configurations. We treat your home with the utmost respect because we are your neighbors.
Did you know that the median household income here is around $50,357? Because of this, we work hard to keep our remodeling projects highly affordable for hard-working local families. We believe everyone deserves a beautiful, safe washroom without breaking the bank.
Serving the local population of 898 people in the 68421 ZIP code area brings us immense pride. We love driving through Peru, Nebraska, and seeing the positive impact our home improvements make on the community. You can trust our crew to arrive on time and finish the job promptly.
First, we start with a friendly, no-pressure consultation right inside your home to assess the space. We measure the existing footprint precisely so we can design a perfect fit for your new enclosure. This initial step costs you absolutely nothing and helps clarify your options.
Then, our skilled installers tear out the old, heavy basin with minimal mess and disruption. We inspect the underlying wood and pipes for hidden water damage to ensure everything is structurally sound. Fixing these issues early prevents major headaches down the road.
Finally, we install your new non-slip floor base and beautiful wall surrounds with expert precision. Most of our projects take just a few days to complete from start to finish. This rapid turnaround means you can use your gorgeous new wash space almost immediately.
Ultimately, your peace of mind is the greatest benefit of updating your old bathroom layout. Knowing you can step into a warm, relaxing spray without tripping brings immense daily relief. This simple change helps older adults stay independent in their beloved homes much longer.
Furthermore, this smart upgrade significantly boosts the overall resale value of your property. Most modern homebuyers actively look for large, walk-in wash spaces rather than outdated, dusty tubs. You are making a wise investment that pays off both now and in the future.
Now, think about how much nicer your mornings will be when you step into a bright, open oasis. No more stubbed toes, no more moldy shower curtains, and no more stressful slips. You deserve a home that supports your lifestyle and keeps you feeling great.
Perhaps you are wondering about the total cost of this incredible home upgrade. Fortunately, we offer completely free, no-obligation quotes to help you make an informed decision. We lay out all the costs clearly so you never have to worry about hidden fees.
To get started, simply reach out to our friendly team and request your home visit. We will look at your current bathroom setup and give you a detailed, honest price estimate. This is the absolute best way to start your journey toward a safer, more beautiful home.
Don't wait until a nasty slip forces you to make a change under stressful circumstances. Take control of your home safety today by upgrading that outdated basin into a gorgeous walk-in sanctuary. Contact us right now to book your free consultation and let us do the heavy lifting!
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 Peru 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.
The map carries the geography; the link lists underneath spell out every town our crews can reach from this one.
For the bigger map: county seat pages start at Nemaha County; the statewide picture lives on Nebraska; the wider region is the Midwest; background reading sits on Wikipedia.
One three-day job stands between this bathroom and its best fixture.
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