Our Pilot Mountain crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Surry County within days.
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Maybe you are tired of stepping over that high, slippery ledge every single morning just to wash off. Our team changes old, deep soaking basins into sleek, walk-in washing areas that fit your daily routine much better. This simple update instantly makes your daily routine faster and safer while giving your whole bathroom a modern look.
If you want to make this change, we are ready to visit your home and give you a free estimate on the spot. We know the local area well and have helped many neighbors in Surry County upgrade their homes with this exact service. Getting rid of that outdated basin will free up valuable square footage in your room and make cleaning a breeze.
Now is the perfect time to trade that unused, dusty water basin for a spacious, open stall. You will love how much larger your room feels once that bulky barrier is gone forever. Let us handle all the heavy lifting and plumbing adjustments so you do not have to worry about a thing.
Think about how many times you actually take a bath versus a quick wash under the spray. Most people realize they waste tons of water and time filling up a giant basin when they just want to get clean and go. By removing that old basin, you open up the entire room and create a much more functional setup.
On top of that, stepping over a tall porcelain wall is a major slipping hazard for everyone in the family. Our custom low-profile bases allow you to walk right in without balancing on one foot. This upgrade offers incredible peace of mind and keeps you safe on wet surfaces.
This layout change also lets you add awesome features like built-in seating, handy grab bars, and recessed storage shelves for your shampoos. You can customize the entire space to match your style and needs perfectly. We build these modern setups to last, using durable materials that resist mold and grime.
When you decide to work with us, we start by checking out your current plumbing and space. We take exact measurements to ensure your new base fits perfectly into the existing opening. This careful planning prevents unexpected delays and keeps the project moving forward smoothly.
After we agree on the design, our crew carefully removes the old cast iron or acrylic basin. We inspect the underlying subfloor for any hidden water damage or rot to ensure a solid foundation. If we find any issues, we fix them right away so your new floor remains strong and level.
Next, we run the new drain lines and install the waterproof backing boards on your walls. We seal every joint to guarantee a leak-free system that protects your home for decades. Finally, we install your beautiful new wall panels, fixtures, and glass doors to complete the transformation.
| Old Basin Setup | Modern Walk-In Setup | Your Concrete Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| High 15-inch stepover ledge | Low-profile 2-inch entry threshold | Prevents trips and slips every morning |
| Hard-to-clean curved corners | Smooth, non-porous flat wall panels | Saves hours of scrubbing with harsh chemicals |
| Cramped standing area | Spacious, wide-open floor design | Gives you room to move around freely |
Adding a built-in bench or a folding seat makes your daily wash incredibly relaxing and safe. This feature is perfect for anyone who prefers to sit down while washing their feet or shaving. It turns a chore into a highly enjoyable experience that feels like a private getaway.
Besides the seating, we can install adjustable sliding showerheads that you can position at any height. This flexibility is fantastic if people of different heights share the same bathroom. You can even use the detachable wand to wash your pets or rinse down the walls easily.
We also offer beautiful glass enclosures that show off your new wall panels and keep water off your floor. You can choose between sliding doors or a minimalist panel for a highly modern look. These durable glass options are treated to resist water spots and soap scum build-up.
Our dedicated crew loves working in this beautiful region of the Tar Heel State, especially around the base of our famous local mountain peak. We understand the homes in this community, where the local population of about 1,483 residents values honest work and fair prices. We always arrive on time and treat your home with the utmost respect.
With a local median household income of $36,601, we know that home renovations must be affordable and add real value. We design our services to fit your budget while delivering top-tier craftsmanship that boosts your home equity. We proudly serve everyone across the 27041 ZIP code and surrounding neighborhoods.
Choosing a local contractor means you get personal attention and quick service whenever you need us. We do not use pushy sales tactics or rush you into making a decision. Our goal is to help you find the best solution for your home at a price that makes sense.
Typically, our experienced crew can complete the entire transformation in just a few days. We work quickly and cleanly to minimize any disruption to your household routine. You will not have to deal with weeks of mess and loud construction noise.
Replacing a giant, unused tub with a modern walk-in unit is highly attractive to today's homebuyers. Most buyers prefer a large, accessible washing space over an old basin they will never use. This update makes your home stand out in the competitive real estate market.
However, we always recommend keeping at least one tub in the house if you have multiple bathrooms. This balance keeps your home appealing to families with very young children who still need a tub. For master bathrooms, though, the walk-in upgrade is almost always the preferred choice.
Taking the first step toward your dream bathroom is much easier than you think. You do not have to live with an outdated, hard-to-use space any longer. Let us help you design a beautiful, accessible area that you will love using every single day.
We invite you to reach out to us today to request your completely free, no-obligation project estimate. Our team will visit your home, look at your space, and give you a clear, honest price. We look forward to helping you upgrade your home with a beautiful new layout!
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 Pilot Mountain 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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