Our Turon crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Reno County within days.
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Do you ever look at that giant porcelain tub and wish it would just disappear into thin air? You can finally reclaim your daily routine by transforming that clunky relic into a sleek, walk-in oasis that fits your actual lifestyle.
Getting rid of that high-walled beast is the best decision you will make for your home this year. By clearing out the bulk, you gain precious floor space and make your morning rush feel like a total breeze.
Most folks in Reno County find that their big garden tubs just collect dust and laundry rather than soapy water. Replacing that heavy basin with a modern, low-threshold wet room setup gives you a safer way to scrub up every morning.
This shift helps you move around better without worrying about slipping on a slick, curved ledge while you try to reach for the shampoo. It adds a sense of ease that makes your bathroom feel way bigger than it was before.
When you choose to swap that old fixture, you create an environment that prioritizes your physical wellbeing. A floor-level transition removes the need to lift your legs dangerously high just to start your day.
Furthermore, these custom enclosures let you pick out beautiful tile patterns and glass panels that show off your own unique taste. You deserve a spot that feels like a relaxing retreat rather than a cramped storage unit.
Upgrading your washroom with a custom stall setup is one of the smartest ways to add equity to your house. People looking to buy homes nowadays definitely prefer modern, accessible designs over outdated fixtures from decades past.
Even in a smaller community like this one, where the median household income sits around $42,045, smart renovations pay off. A fresh, clean look appeals to everyone and makes your property stand out from the rest.
Once you decide to move forward, the first step involves stripping away the old walls and that heavy, permanent basin. This lets us see exactly what is hiding behind the drywall so we can ensure everything stays solid for years.
After we pull out the old unit, we check the subfloor to make sure everything is dry and ready for the new install. We handle all the plumbing rerouting so your new spray heads work perfectly every single time you turn them on.
| Step | What happens | Benefit for you | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demolition | Removal of old tub | Instant space gains | |
| Prep | Floor and wall check | Solid foundation guaranteed | |
| Plumbing | Moving the drains | Proper water flow control | |
| Finish | Tile and hardware | Total visual refreshment |
You get to decide exactly how your new washing area will function and look for your family. Whether you want a rainfall head that mimics a summer storm or simple shelving for your soaps, you are in charge.
Perhaps you want a built-in bench for sitting down while you wash your hair. Adding these little touches makes your daily ritual feel special and helps you enjoy your home to the fullest extent.
Natural stone or ceramic tiles are great options for keeping your space looking sharp without much scrubbing. These materials resist grime better than old, chipped enamel tubs ever could.
Moreover, modern glass panels allow light to fill the entire room, which stops the area from feeling like a dark cave. You will love the brightness that pours into your home every single morning.
Behind every great walk-in setup lies a serious commitment to keeping moisture away from your floor joists. We use high-quality membranes and sealants to ensure your walls stay bone dry throughout the seasons.
Neglecting this part leads to rot and expensive repairs that nobody wants to deal with down the road. We take pride in doing it right the first time so you can relax without any stress.
Serving the folks in the 67583 area means we understand the importance of quality work in a small community. With a population of about 365, you want a contractor who respects your time and keeps things honest.
We show up when we say we will, and we treat your home with the same care we would give to our own. Getting a free estimate from us is the easiest way to see what is possible for your specific layout.
When we come out to give you a quote, we do not try to sell you things you do not need. Instead, we listen to what you want and explain how we can make that happen within your budget.
This gives you all the information required to make a smart choice for your future. You get a clear breakdown of the costs and the timeline so there are no surprises when we start the work.
Even if your bathroom feels tiny, there are ways to arrange these new setups to maximize every single inch. We have seen it all and can suggest layouts that provide plenty of room to turn around.
Small rooms often benefit the most from these changes because getting rid of a big tub instantly creates flow. It changes the entire vibe of the house and makes the morning routine feel like a luxury experience.
If you are ready to stop fighting with a tub you never use, reach out to us for your no-cost consultation. We will stop by your place, take some quick measurements, and talk through the design that fits your vision.
There is no obligation to hire us just because we show up to talk about your project. You deserve to have a bathroom that functions as good as it looks, and we are happy to help you get there.
Putting off home repairs usually just leads to bigger headaches when things start leaking or breaking down. Now is the perfect time to clear out the clutter and build something that serves you every single day.
You will wonder why you waited so long once you feel the convenience of a simple, open floor plan. Let us help you plan the transition so you can get back to living your life in complete harmony.
Getting your free estimate is simple and fast, just let us know when you have time for a chat. We look forward to meeting you and helping you transform your house into the home you really want.
Your bathroom should be a place of tranquility, not a source of frustration or outdated design choices. Let us handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on enjoying your beautiful, renovated space in the heart of Kansas.
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 Turon 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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