Our Radnor Township crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Delaware County within days.
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Maybe you are tired of climbing over that high, slippery porcelain barrier every single morning just to get clean. If you actually look at how you use your washroom, chances are you cannot remember the last time you actually filled that deep basin to the brim for a soak. This is why replacing that unused basin with an open, easy-access stall makes complete sense for your daily routine.
By making this simple change, you instantly create a safer environment that feels way larger than it actually is. Imagine stepping onto a low-profile threshold instead of performing a balancing act on wet enamel. Our local team specializes in this exact swap, and we love helping folks reclaim their peace of mind without hassle.
Right now, we are offering completely free in-home consultations to help you map out this dream upgrade. This means you get a precise price estimate without spending a single dime upfront. Let us look at how this smart swap can completely change your daily routine.
Honestly, those old-school cast iron basins take up an absolute ton of floor space while offering very little utility. Unless you have toddlers or a serious obsession with bubble baths, that giant basin is basically a glorified dust collector. Which is why trading it for a spacious walk-in stall gives you so much more room to actually breathe while washing.
On top of that, the safety benefits of a low-step entry are absolutely massive for everyone in the house. Slipping on wet porcelain is a real danger, especially as the years start to creep up on us. Replacing that tall barrier with a slip-resistant pan keeps you safe and independent in your own home.
To help you visualize the difference, we put together a quick comparison of the two setups:
| Feature | Old Basin Setup | Modern Walk-In Stall |
|---|---|---|
| Step-In Height | Usually 14 to 18 inches | Often less than 3 inches |
| Required Floor Space | Cramped and bulky | Open and spacious |
| Maintenance Effort | Hard scrubbing on your knees | Quick wipe down with ease |
Naturally, this upgrade also does wonders for the overall vibe of your washroom. Your space goes from looking like a dated relic to feeling like a sleek, modern oasis. You get to enjoy a bright, airy room every single morning.
Now, you might be wondering what actually goes into building one of these modern walk-in spaces. We use high-quality acrylic wall surrounds that look just like real stone but do not require any of that annoying grout scrubbing. This lets you spend your weekends relaxing instead of scrubbing mold with a toothbrush.
Besides the walls, you can choose from incredible features like built-in seating, sturdy grab bars, and recessed storage niches. These clever additions keep your shampoo bottles off the floor and your balance perfectly secure. We customize every single detail to fit your exact physical needs and style preferences.
If you prefer a high-end look, we can install thick tempered glass doors that slide open like butter. This creates a beautiful, seamless barrier that keeps water exactly where it belongs while letting the light flow through. Your small washroom will suddenly feel twice as big as it did before.
Perhaps you are worried about your home turning into a chaotic construction zone for weeks on end. Actually, our experienced crew has this down to a science, often completing the physical swap in just a couple of days. We protect your floors, haul away the heavy old cast iron basin, and clean up every speck of dust before we leave.
Behind the walls, our skilled hands handle all the tricky plumbing adjustments like moving the drain and upgrading your valves. This ensures you get robust water pressure and zero hidden leaks down the road. We do not cut corners because we know how much damage a hidden water leak can cause to your subfloor.
Once we hook up your brand-new thermostatic shower valve, you will enjoy consistent water temperatures without any sudden icy shocks. This upgrade protects your family from accidental scalding while providing a truly luxurious washing experience. It is the perfect blend of modern safety and everyday indulgence.
Living in this beautiful corner of Delaware County means appreciating historic homes and classic architecture. However, those gorgeous older houses often come with tight, quirky washroom layouts that require a clever touch. We know exactly how to navigate the plaster walls and unique framing found throughout Radnor Township, Pennsylvania (PA), USA.
Whether you live in a stately home near the local universities or a cozy property with a 19087 ZIP code, we treat your house with total respect. Our team understands the local building codes inside and out, so you never have to worry about permits or compliance. We make sure everything is done perfectly to code the very first time.
With a local median household income that reflects a high standard of living, investing in your home is always a smart financial move. Upgrading this specific area of your house yields a fantastic return on investment if you ever decide to sell. Buyers absolutely love seeing a clean, modern walk-in setup instead of a stained, dated tub.
Starting this journey is incredibly easy because we bring the showroom experience right to your kitchen table. During our visit, we look at your existing plumbing layout and measure the exact dimensions of your space. This lets us give you an honest, highly accurate quote with absolutely zero pressure to sign anything on the spot.
We listen carefully to your goals, whether you need maximum accessibility or just a sleek cosmetic upgrade. Then, we help you choose the perfect colors, textures, and fixtures to match your vision. You get to see physical samples and feel the quality of the materials before making any big decisions.
After we agree on a plan, we provide a detailed written proposal that breaks down all the costs clearly. No hidden fees, no surprise upcharges, and no confusing contractor jargon to worry about. We believe in total transparency because that is how you build real trust in a community of 31,531 residents.
Why keep tolerating a cramped, outdated washroom that makes your mornings feel like a chore? You deserve a beautiful, accessible space that keeps you safe and makes you feel pampered every single day. Taking the first step towards this transformation is completely risk-free.
Reach out to us today to schedule your free, no-obligation home consultation and layout design. Our friendly team is ready to answer all your questions and help you design the perfect walk-in setup. Let us turn that old, unused tub into your favorite feature of the house!
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 Radnor Township 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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