Our Stiles crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Reagan County within days.
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Maybe you feel tired of climbing over a high porcelain barrier every single morning just to wash off. This daily hurdle can actually become a real safety hazard as the years pile up. Fortunately, replacing that deep basin with a low-profile stall makes your daily routine much safer and incredibly fast.
When you make this smart upgrade, your whole bathroom suddenly feels twice as big. Our hard-working crew comes right to your property to measure everything and help you plan this awesome layout change. We even offer a totally free on-site estimate to get your project moving without any financial stress.
Imagine stepping onto a flat, slip-resistant floor instead of balancing on a wet, curved surface. This simple home modification completely eliminates the risk of nasty slips. Plus, it gives your home a clean, contemporary look that guests will definitely notice and admire.
Old-fashioned wash basins take up an immense amount of physical space in tight washrooms. By removing that bulky barrier, you gain precious floor area for easier movement. This extra room lets you breathe easier while getting ready during busy mornings.
Cleaning a high-walled tub requires you to get down on your knees and scrub like crazy. In contrast, a modern wall system with minimal grout lines allows you to wipe down surfaces in seconds. You will save your back and knees from painful strain every single week.
Our friendly local team understands the unique housing styles around Reagan County very well. We focus on sturdy installations that prevent leaks behind your drywall. Because of this dedication, your home remains protected from hidden mold and expensive water damage over time.
Every homeowner has different physical needs, so we customize every single project to fit your lifestyle. For example, we can install sturdy grab bars that blend beautifully with your shiny hardware. This ensures you always have a solid handhold when moving around in the soapy water.
Adding a built-in bench or a folding seat provides a perfect spot to relax while you rinse off. This feature is a total game-changer for anyone dealing with sore joints or balance issues. On top of that, we can place convenient corner shelves to keep your shampoos within easy arm's reach.
To help you compare the different options, we put together a handy table showing how these setups compare to traditional setups:
| Feature | Old Deep Basin Setup | Our Modern Walk-In Stall |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Height | High 15-inch step | Low 3-inch step or barrier-free |
| Required Space | Cramped and bulky | Open and airy feeling |
| Maintenance | Hard scrubbing on knees | Quick wipe down with spray |
| Safety Level | High slip hazard | Excellent slip resistance |
Selecting the right materials determines how long your new setup stays looking beautiful. We offer heavy-duty acrylics and gorgeous stone-patterned composites that never crack or fade. Which means your investment continues to look brand new for decades to come.
First, we carefully remove your old cast iron or steel tub without damaging your existing walls. This messy demolition work requires a lot of muscle and special tools. We haul away all the heavy debris so you do not have to lift a single finger.
Next, our experienced installers inspect the exposed subfloor for any signs of old rot. We replace any weak wood to ensure a rock-solid foundation for your brand-new pan. This attention to detail prevents annoying squeaks and future structural settling.
After that, we reroute your plumbing lines to match the new drain location perfectly. We install high-quality valves that protect your family from sudden bursts of scalding hot water. Finally, we seal every single seam with premium silicone to guarantee a completely watertight seal.
Even though Stiles is a quiet, historic spot with a tiny population of just four people, keeping your property updated is still super important. This ghost town area holds a special place in local history, and maintaining your home protects that legacy. Upgrading outdated fixtures ensures your house remains highly attractive to future buyers if you ever decide to sell.
Many modern buyers actively look for homes that already feature accessible walk-in washing areas. They prefer this convenience over outdated tubs that they would have to remodel themselves anyway. Therefore, this project actually puts money back into your pocket by raising your overall home equity.
Our professional crew respects your home and always cleans up the work area thoroughly before leaving. We treat your property with the same care we would use in our own mother's house. You get a gorgeous, functional washroom without any of the typical remodeling headaches.
We believe in upfront pricing with absolutely no hidden fees or surprising upcharges. When you invite us out, we sit down with you to discuss your vision and look at your budget. We write up a clear, detailed plan so you know exactly what to expect.
This hassle-free process allows you to make an informed decision without feeling any high-pressure sales tactics. We want you to feel completely confident in your choice to upgrade your home. Our local reputation means everything to us, and we strive for perfect customer satisfaction on every job.
Do not spend another day struggling to climb over that tall, dangerous tub wall. Grab your phone or fill out our online form to request your free on-site consultation today. We look forward to helping you create the safe, beautiful washroom of your dreams!
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 Stiles 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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