Our Unionville crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Putnam County within days.
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You probably stare at that high, outdated porcelain wall every single morning while wishing for a quick, painless way to just step in and wash the day away. Let's face it, climbing over a steep ledge when you are half-awake is a daily safety hazard that nobody needs. This smart upgrade swaps your old deep basin for an open, low-profile basin area that instantly makes your daily routine safer and much faster.
By making this change, you will open up your entire bathroom layout and create a spacious oasis that feels twice its actual size. Our dedicated local crew specializes in tearing out these old bulky fixtures and installing beautiful, watertight enclosures right in your home. This is why we want to offer you a free on-site estimate to plan this incredible transformation today.
Think about how much space that old dusty basin actually wastes when you only use it to stand up and rinse off anyway. When you choose to replace it with a modern, low-threshold entry, you instantly eliminate the risk of slips and trips on wet porcelain. This clever home improvement project adds immense long-term value to your property while making your daily life incredibly simple.
For many homeowners in Putnam County, staying in their beloved homes as they age is a top priority. Installing a barrier-free base with sturdy grab bars and custom seating ensures you can maintain your independence for decades to come. Beyond safety, cleaning a flat wall panel system is a total breeze compared to scrubbing those nasty, hard-to-reach corners of an old tub.
To help you visualize how this layout change impacts your home, let us look at some of the main differences between these two setups:
| Feature | Old Traditional Setup | New Modern Step-In |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Height | Typically 14 to 18 inches high | Usually only 3 to 5 inches high |
| Cleaning Effort | Requires heavy bending and deep scrubbing | Simple wipe-down on smooth wall panels |
| Floor Space | Feels cramped and cuts off the room | Creates an open, airy visual flow |
| Water Usage | Fills up dozens of gallons unnecessarily | Efficient drainage with modern fixtures |
Now, let us talk about the fun part which is selecting the gorgeous finishes that will match your personal style. Acrylic wall systems are incredibly popular because they resist mold growth and do not have grout lines that eventually crack and leak. If you prefer a more traditional look, high-end non-porous composites can mimic the look of natural stone without any of the heavy maintenance.
On top of that, you get to choose where to place your custom shelves, built-in footrests, and stylish fixtures. We always recommend pressure-balanced valves to protect you from sudden temperature drops when someone else runs water in the house. Our skilled installers ensure every single piece fits together perfectly to create a seamless, watertight seal.
Investing in your safety does not mean you have to sacrifice the overall beauty of your bathroom design. Modern grab bars come in gorgeous finishes like brushed nickel and matte black that look like high-end designer hardware. This means you can have all the stability you need while keeping a very modern aesthetic.
Additionally, slip-resistant textured floors come standard on these low-entry bases to give you maximum traction underfoot. You can also opt for a fold-down seat that tucks away neatly when other family members want to stand. These small details provide immense peace of mind for everyone in your household.
Naturally, you might worry about having your main bathroom out of commission for weeks on end during a major remodel. Our experienced team has perfected this specific process to minimize disruption and get your new system running in just a few days. We take precise measurements beforehand so that the new unit fits snugly into the exact footprint of your old fixture.
This careful planning prevents us from having to tear up your existing flooring or move your main drain lines. Which means you save a ton of money on labor while getting a top-tier result. We haul away your heavy old cast iron or steel tub and leave your home spotless.
Living in our lovely northern Missouri town of Unionville means appreciating honest craftsmanship and sensible investments. With a local population of around 1,998 residents, we treat every single client like our close neighbor because you actually are. We understand the unique layout of the older homes found throughout this beautiful region.
Since the median household income here is about $29,440, we work hard to provide highly affordable options that fit your budget. Whether you live right near the historic square or in the surrounding rural ZIP codes of 63565, we come directly to your door. Our customized solutions focus on delivering maximum durability without breaking the bank.
How long does a project like this typically take from start to finish? Most of our installations take only two to three days once the custom materials arrive at our shop. This rapid turnaround time keeps your daily routine on track while delivering a beautiful new space.
Will removing my only tub hurt the resale value of my home down the road? If you have at least one other full bath with a tub in your house, swapping this one is highly recommended. Buyers actually prefer a large, luxurious walk-in over an unused guest tub that just gathers dust.
Can you install these modern systems in older homes with plaster walls and outdated plumbing? Absolutely, because our team knows how to reinforce older framing and upgrade old copper or galvanized pipes behind the scenes. We ensure your new plumbing is fully up to modern standards before we seal up the walls.
Imagine stepping into a bright, open, and incredibly safe washing space tomorrow without any of the daily stress. Our friendly team is ready to help you choose the colors, textures, and safety features that perfectly fit your lifestyle. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, top-quality materials, and absolute honesty throughout the entire process.
Do not spend another day struggling with an old, ugly fixture that no longer serves your needs. Contact us right now to request your 100% free, no-obligation on-site estimate and take the first step toward a better home. We look forward to meeting you and bringing your dream bathroom to life!
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 Unionville 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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