Our Richfield crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Summit County within days.
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Maybe you are tired of stepping over that high, slippery ledge every single morning just to get washed. This daily hurdle can turn into a serious hazard as the years roll by. Our local team specializes in swapping out those bulky, outdated deep basins for modern, low-profile walk-in enclosures that fit your lifestyle much better.
Because we live and work right here in Summit County, we understand the local housing styles and the plumbing quirks that come with them. You get a beautiful, open setup that makes your morning routine feel like a breeze. Let us show you how we make this upgrade stress-free.
Why should you keep struggling with an old setup that does not serve your needs anymore? A quick change can completely open up your space and make it look twice as large. Reach out to us today for a free estimate in your home.
Naturally, your home needs to adapt as your family grows or your physical needs begin to change. Those old-school porcelain basins take up a massive amount of floor space while offering very little actual utility for a quick morning wash. By removing that giant obstacle, you gain a spacious area where you can move around freely without stubbing your toes.
On top of that, cleaning a flat, modern wall surround is incredibly easy compared to scrubbing old grout lines on hands and knees. We install high-quality, non-porous acrylic surfaces that resist mold and grime naturally. This means you spend your weekends relaxing instead of inhaling harsh chemical fumes while scrubbing tile joints.
Think about the safety boost you get from a low-barrier entry point that reduces your risk of slips. Falls in the wet areas of a home account for a huge percentage of household injuries every year. Installing a slip-resistant pan with sturdy grab bars keeps you independent and safe in your own home for decades.
First, our skilled technicians arrive at your home to carefully measure your existing footprint so we can plan the layout perfectly. We protect your floors and carpets with heavy drop cloths before we even touch a single tool. This ensures your home stays clean and tidy throughout the entire project.
Next, we carefully extract the old cast iron or steel tub without damaging your existing wall studs or surrounding drywall. This part of the job requires serious muscle and experience to avoid creating a massive mess in your hallway. We handle all the heavy lifting and dispose of the old fixture responsibly so you do not have to worry about trash day.
After that, our team inspects the exposed pipes and subfloor to make sure there is no hidden water damage or rot. We replace any weak wood and upgrade your drain placement to handle a high-volume flow system. This attention to detail prevents future leaks that could ruin the ceiling downstairs.
| Feature | Old High-Wall Basin | Modern Walk-In System |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Height | 14 to 18 inches | Under 3 inches |
| Cleaning Effort | High (scrubbing grout) | Low (wipe-down acrylic) |
| Floor Space | Feels cramped and small | Opens up the room |
| Water Usage | High volume required | Efficient drainage |
As you can see, the benefits of upgrading your layout go far beyond just cosmetic improvements. You save time, protect your health, and give your home a major modern upgrade all at once. Our team makes this transition seamless and affordable for local homeowners.
Perhaps you want a built-in bench where you can sit down and relax while the warm water washes over you. We offer beautiful corner seating options and sturdy fold-up benches that give you maximum flexibility. This turns a simple utility space into a peaceful retreat where you can unwind after a long day of work.
Besides the seating, we can install custom shelving towers and recessed niches to hold all your shampoos, soaps, and razors. No more hanging ugly plastic organizers from the showerhead or balancing bottles on the corners of the ledge. Everything gets its own dedicated space, keeping your new oasis looking tidy and organized.
To top it all off, you can choose from a wide variety of hardware finishes like brushed nickel, matte black, or classic chrome. We match your new fixtures to your existing vanity faucet to create a cohesive design. Your bathroom will look like it was designed by a professional decorator once we finish the job.
Indeed, buyers in our region love seeing modern, accessible bathrooms when they are searching for a new place to live. Removing a dusty old tub that nobody uses and replacing it with a gorgeous walk-in glass enclosure adds instant market value. This project offers one of the highest returns on investment of any home improvement task.
If you look at the local demographics in our lovely town of 3,647 residents, many folks are choosing to age in place rather than moving away. With a healthy median household income of $77,450, investing in home safety and comfort is a very popular choice here. We proudly serve the entire 44286 area with top-tier craftsmanship and friendly local service.
Why wait until an accident happens to make your home safer and more functional? Taking action today ensures that you and your loved ones can enjoy a stress-free bathing experience every single day. We are ready to visit your property and give you a detailed plan that fits your budget perfectly.
When you contact us, we do not push high-pressure sales tactics or try to force you into a decision right away. We sit down with you, look at your space, listen to your ideas, and write up a clear, honest quote. This lets you make an informed choice without any stress or hidden fees down the line.
Our experienced installers handle the entire project from start to finish, which means you do not have to coordinate with multiple subcontractors. We pride ourselves on open communication, showing up on time, and cleaning up our workspace thoroughly every evening. You will love working with our friendly, respectful crew.
Take the first step toward a more beautiful, accessible, and enjoyable home today. Fill out our simple online form or send in a request to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation. Let us transform your bathroom into a space you truly love using again!
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 Richfield 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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