Our Waterproof crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Tensas Parish within days.
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Maybe you are tired of tripping over that high wall every single morning just to get washed. That old basin takes up too much room and honestly nobody has time for a long soak anymore. By replacing that bulky tub with a modern walk-in stall, you instantly make your daily routine safer and much faster.
This smart upgrade changes how your whole room feels. You will finally get rid of that cramped feeling. Our team helps folks make this switch without any of the usual construction headaches.
Imagine stepping onto a flat, slip-resistant surface instead of balancing on wet porcelain. It makes a world of difference for your peace of mind. We are ready to visit your home and give you a free estimate to make this happen.
Let us face the facts about how we actually use our bathrooms today. Most of us just want a quick, hot spray to start the day. A bulky basin is just a giant dust collector that is incredibly hard to scrub on your hands and knees.
When you choose to transition to a modern enclosure, you open up the entire layout of the room. This change gives you more physical space to move around. Plus, it adds a sleek, modern look that actually boosts your home value.
Cleaning becomes a absolute breeze compared to the old days. No more awkward bending or harsh chemical fumes while scrubbing stained grout lines. You get a sparkling clean space with just a simple wipe down.
Safety is another huge deal that we cannot ignore. Wet porcelain is basically an ice rink waiting to cause trouble. By removing that high barrier, you protect yourself and your family from nasty slips and falls.
We install low-profile pans that sit almost flush with your floor. This design makes entering and exiting completely effortless. You can even add sturdy grab bars and comfortable built-in seating if you want extra security.
Every home has different needs, so we customize the setup just for you. We look at your plumbing and help you choose the best layout. Our free on-site consultation ensures you get exactly what fits your budget and style.
You might worry that remodeling will turn your home into a dusty disaster zone for weeks. Fortunately, our experienced crew has this process down to a science. We work fast to minimize the disruption to your daily life.
| Project Phase | What We Do | Your Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition | Carefully extract the old cast iron or acrylic basin. | Clean space with zero damage to surrounding walls. |
| Plumbing Prep | Inspect the drain lines and upgrade the shower valve. | Prevents future leaks and ensures strong water pressure. |
| Pan Installation | Set a heavy-duty, slip-resistant base. | Perfect drainage and a rock-solid foundation underfoot. |
| Wall Surrounds | Apply waterproof panels or beautiful tile work. | An attractive, easy-to-clean surface that resists mold. |
First, we protect your floors and clear out the old fixture. We often find hidden water damage behind old walls, which we fix right away. This ensures your new setup stands on a dry, rot-free foundation.
Next, we run the new plumbing lines to match the new configuration. We install high-quality fixtures that save water while keeping pressure strong. After that, we seal everything up with premium waterproof materials.
Finally, we install the beautiful new wall panels and glass doors. You get to watch your old, outdated bathroom turn into a modern oasis. We clean up every speck of dust before we pack up our tools.
Selecting the right surfaces determines how long your new setup will look great. Acrylic panels are incredibly popular because they do not have grout lines to scrub. They resist mold and mildew naturally, which saves you hours of chores.
If you prefer a classic style, custom tile offers endless design options. You can mix and match colors to create a unique look. However, tile does require a bit more maintenance over the years to keep the grout looking fresh.
We also offer solid surface options that mimic the look of natural stone. These materials give you a luxurious feeling without the high price tag or heavy maintenance. We bring samples directly to your home so you can see them in your own light.
The base of your new setup is the most important part of the whole build. We use multi-layered acrylic bases that do not flex or crack when you step on them. This high-quality construction prevents leaks from ruining your subfloor.
Glass doors add the perfect finishing touch to the project. You can choose frameless doors for a ultra-modern look, or sliding doors if space is tight. We make sure every door we hang glides smoothly and seals tightly.
We love working in this beautiful part of Tensas Parish. Serving the friendly community of Waterproof, Louisiana is always a pleasure for our local crew. We know the local building styles and the common plumbing issues found in homes around the 71375 ZIP code area.
With a local population of around 688 residents, we treat every customer like our neighbor. We understand that local household incomes require smart, cost-effective solutions. That is why we focus on delivering real value without any hidden fees or surprise costs.
Our team arrives on time, respects your property, and works hard to finish the job quickly. We handle all the local permits and make sure everything is up to code. You do not have to worry about a single detail when you work with us.
Ready to finally ditch that old tub and enjoy a spacious, modern wash space? We make the entire process simple from the very first quick message. Our friendly team is ready to answer all your questions and plan your project.
We offer completely free, no-obligation estimates right in your home. We measure your space, discuss your ideas, and give you an honest price. This lets you make an informed decision without any high-pressure sales tactics.
Do not spend another day climbing over a dangerous tub wall. Upgrade your home with a beautiful, accessible walk-in space that you will love using every day. Fill out our quick online form or drop us a message to book your free consultation now!
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 Waterproof 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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