Our Riverside crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Jefferson County within days.
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Maybe you are tired of stepping over that high, dangerous barrier just to wash off the grime of a long day. If you feel trapped by a bulky, outdated basin that nobody in your house actually uses for soaking anymore, you are not alone. Turning that old, deep tub into an easy-access walk-in stall makes your daily routine safer and way more enjoyable.
Fortunately, our team helps homeowners make this exact switch without the stress of a massive, drawn-out remodel. We bring all the tools and heavy lifting right to your doorstep, which means you can sit back while we transform your space. You can easily request a free quote today to see how affordable this upgrade really is for your home.
Safety comes first for most families, especially when slippery porcelain surfaces are involved. By removing the high ledge of a traditional basin, you drastically reduce the risk of slips and falls. This modification provides immense peace of mind for older adults or anyone dealing with mobility issues.
Another awesome benefit is the illusion of extra space. Standard tubs eat up a ton of visual and physical footprint in a small bathroom. Replacing that bulky unit with a sleek, low-profile basin opens up the entire room, making it feel much larger and brighter.
On top of that, cleaning becomes a total breeze. Traditional tubs have deep corners and crevices that collect stubborn soap scum and mold. Modern walk-in designs feature smooth, non-porous surfaces that require just a quick wipe down to stay sparkling clean.
First, we start by carefully removing your old cast iron or acrylic basin without damaging your surrounding walls. This step requires a lot of muscle and precision, so we make sure to handle the heavy disposal for you. Once the old unit is gone, we inspect the subfloor and the underlying wood structure for any hidden water damage.
Next, our team modifies your existing pipe configuration to fit the new layout. Because a standard tub drain is smaller than what a modern walk-in unit requires, we widen the drain pipes to prevent any future pooling. This ensures that water flows away instantly, keeping your new floor safe and dry.
After the plumbing is secure, we install the new base, which is often called a shower pan. We offer low-threshold options that sit almost flush with your bathroom floor, which allows for effortless entry. Finally, we install beautiful, watertight wall surrounds and your choice of modern fixtures.
You can customize every single detail of your new washing space to fit your lifestyle. For instance, adding a built-in bench or a fold-down seat offers a cozy spot to relax while you rinse off. This feature is incredibly helpful for anyone who prefers to sit down while bathing.
Additionally, we can install sturdy grab bars that blend seamlessly with your metal fixtures. Gone are the days of ugly, institutional safety rails that look like they belong in a hospital. Today, you can choose stylish, brushed nickel or matte black bars that look like high-end design elements.
To help you compare the different features, we put together this simple table of popular upgrades:
| Feature | Concrete Benefit to You |
|---|---|
| Low-threshold entry | Eliminates tripping hazards for safer access |
| Built-in seating | Allows you to relax and wash while sitting comfortably |
| Custom wall niches | Keeps your shampoos and soaps organized and off the floor |
| Handheld sprayers | Makes rinsing off and cleaning the walls super easy |
Living in our lovely pocket of Platte County, which is sometimes confused with other regions because of its name, gives us a great appreciation for local homes. Even though we are a small community of about 2,937 people, our households deserve top-notch modern upgrades. Many homes in the 64150 ZIP code area feature older layouts that are just waiting for a smart remodel.
Because the median household income here is solid, investing in your property is a very smart move. Upgrading your bathroom is one of the highest-return projects you can undertake, which means you get your money back in home equity. We love driving down these local streets to help our neighbors build the homes of their dreams.
Whether you live near the river or closer to the highway, our mobile crew comes directly to you. We understand the specific plumbing styles of the homes in this region, which helps us avoid unexpected surprises during the installation. You get local expertise combined with friendly, down-to-earth service every single time.
You might worry that losing a tub will hurt your home's resale value. While it is true that having at least one tub in the house is good for young families, replacing a second master tub with a walk-in stall actually attracts more buyers. Most modern buyers prefer a large, luxurious washing stall over an old, dusty bath anyway.
Another common question is how long the construction will take. Unlike full bathroom remodels that can leave your home in ruins for weeks, this specific swap is very fast. Our experienced crew can often complete the entire transformation in just a couple of days.
Naturally, cost is always a big factor when planning home improvements. Because we do not have the massive overhead of national franchise chains, we keep our prices very competitive and honest. This lets us pass the savings directly to you, making your dream bathroom surprisingly affordable.
Taking the first step is completely stress-free because we do not use high-pressure sales tactics. When you contact us, we schedule a convenient time to visit your home and look at your current setup. This allows us to give you an accurate, honest price quote without any hidden fees.
During our visit, we will measure your space and show you all the beautiful design options available. You can choose the colors, textures, and safety features that match your personal taste. This personalized approach ensures that you get exactly what you want for your budget.
Do not spend another day struggling with an old, awkward bath that does not serve your needs. Contact us today to request your free estimate and take the first step toward a safer, more beautiful home.
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 Riverside 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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