Our Sedalia crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Pettis County within days.
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Have you ever looked at that giant porcelain tub taking up half your bathroom and wished for something more useful? You can finally reclaim your floor space and get a beautiful, accessible area to wash up in right here in Sedalia.
Think about how much easier your mornings would be without having to climb over a high wall just to get clean. This upgrade transforms your daily routine into a breezy experience that saves you time and stress.
Most folks in Pettis County find themselves barely using that deep basin for anything other than laundry storage or a place for the dog to hide. Taking out that massive white object opens up your room in a way that feels like a total renovation without the huge price tag.
You gain actual usable square footage that makes your bathroom feel like a high-end spa instead of a cramped storage closet. Because you have more room to move, you will never feel like you are bumping your elbows against the walls while you reach for your shampoo.
This change really boosts your property value because modern buyers prefer open floor plans and accessible features over bulky, outdated fixtures. When you decide to sell your home, having a clean and modern wash station will definitely catch a buyer's eye faster than a dusty tub.
Getting rid of that tall barrier means you stop worrying about tripping every single time you step inside to shower. This provides a sense of total ease that makes your home feel much safer for everyone in the family, regardless of age or ability.
You can pick from gorgeous tile designs, glass doors that let in tons of light, and custom fixtures that match your personal style perfectly. Choosing materials that look nice and clean up quickly ensures that you spend your weekend relaxing instead of scrubbing grout lines.
Furthermore, these systems often come with built-in storage niches that keep all your bottles off the floor and right at your fingertips. You will never have to deal with those annoying plastic caddies falling off the shower head again.
With a population of 21,642, our town has a unique charm that deserves homes that function just as well as they look. Many houses in the 65301 and 65302 zip code areas were built back when big tubs were the standard.
However, tastes have shifted toward functional design that supports a busy lifestyle. Even if your household income sits around the average for the region, this project remains a smart investment that pays off through better utility.
You are basically turning a dead space into a functional asset that makes your house feel brand new. That is the kind of change that keeps your neighbors talking and makes you proud to show off your space to visitors.
Everything you select can be tailored to fit the exact dimensions of your room. Whether you want a minimalist look or something more textured with stone patterns, the options are almost endless.
Starting this journey is simpler than you might imagine, and it all begins with a quick conversation about what you want. We come out to your house, take all the measurements, and look at the plumbing to see exactly what we are dealing with.
Since we handle the heavy lifting, you do not have to worry about the messy demolition or hauling away the old, heavy basin. You just get to pick out your favorite materials and then watch as the vision comes to life before your eyes.
This means you get a professional finish without the back-breaking work or the risk of leaks from improper installation. You can be confident that the final result will be sturdy, waterproof, and exactly what you envisioned from the start.
First, we carefully remove the old fixture while keeping the rest of your bathroom as clean as possible. Then, we check the wall studs and floor sub-base to ensure everything is solid and ready for the new setup.
Next comes the waterproofing, which is the most critical step to prevent any moisture problems in the future. We seal every corner and seam so that not a single drop of water escapes where it should not go.
Finally, we install your choice of wall panels or tile along with the new plumbing hardware. You walk back into a finished space that looks amazing, smells fresh, and functions perfectly for your needs.
You should not wait any longer to start enjoying the convenience of a dedicated, spacious washing area. Why keep dealing with a bulky relic from the past when you could have a modern sanctuary right now?
Getting a free estimate allows you to see exactly what is possible within your budget without any pressure or obligation. You deserve a bathroom that works for you, not against you, and we are here to help make that happen.
Reach out today to schedule your visit and let us walk you through the possibilities for your home. You will be surprised at how fast we can turn that old, unused tub into your favorite room in the entire house.
| Feature | Old Tub Setup | New Walk-in Space | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Floor space | Mostly occupied | Fully open | |
| Entry | High barrier | Flush with floor | |
| Cleaning | Difficult corners | Smooth, easy surfaces | |
| Style | Dated | Modern and sleek | |
| Utility | Limited | High and functional |
As you can see, the shift from a basin to a walk-in unit is about more than just aesthetics. It is about creating a living environment that is actually suited for the way you live your life today.
Many people ask if they will regret losing the tub for the times they want a soak. Honestly, most folks find that they value the extra room and the ease of a quick shower much more than the occasional bath.
Others worry about the time it takes to finish the project. We work efficiently to minimize the disruption to your daily routine so you can get back to normal as fast as possible.
You might also wonder if this fits your specific bathroom layout. Because every home is different, we customize the installation to fit the unique geometry of your space perfectly.
Investing in your home is always a wise move when it improves your daily happiness. By upgrading your wash station, you are making a commitment to a lifestyle that values comfort and smart design.
There is really no better time to tackle this project and see the transformation for yourself. Grab your phone and let us set up a time to chat about the details and give you an honest quote.
You are just a few steps away from a bathroom that feels like it belongs in a magazine. We are excited to help you get there and look forward to working on your project soon.
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 Sedalia 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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