Our Waveland crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Hancock County within days.
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You probably hate climbing over that giant porcelain ledge every single morning just to wash your hair.
It feels like an obstacle course, and honestly, those old deep basins just collect dust and grime anyway.
Our skilled local team can swap that outdated hazard for a sleek, open stall that you can actually walk right into without tripping.
This simple swap completely changes how you experience your daily routine.
By removing the old iron or acrylic barrier, you open up the entire layout of your washing area.
We help you customize the entire layout so it fits your lifestyle perfectly.
You deserve a setup that feels spacious and stays clean without hours of scrubbing.
Luckily, our crew specializes in these quick, durable transformations.
We will visit your home to measure everything and give you a detailed price estimate without charging you a single dime for the visit.
Most homes built a few decades ago came with standard, deep soaking basins that nobody actually uses for soaking anymore.
Which means you are wasting precious square footage on a feature that just sits there.
Upgrading to a modern stall gives you more elbow room and lets you install cool features like rainfall showerheads.
Think about how much easier cleaning becomes when you do not have to bend over a tub edge to scrub the tiles.
This change saves your lower back from serious aches.
On top of that, a flat entry floor dramatically reduces the chance of slips and falls in the wet zone.
Many homeowners worry about losing home value if they get rid of their only tub.
However, modern buyers actually prefer large, easy-to-access stalls over old-fashioned combo units.
We can look at your current layout and show you how this upgrade boosts your daily joy.
| Old Setup Drawbacks | New Stall Benefits |
|---|---|
| High step-over height that causes trips | Low-threshold entry for effortless access |
| Hard-to-clean corners and deep basins | Sleek wall panels that wipe clean instantly |
| Cramped standing space while washing | Spacious footprint with room to move around |
First, we start by carefully extracting your old heavy basin without destroying your surrounding drywall.
This step requires some muscle and patience, especially with heavy cast iron models.
Our team handles all the heavy lifting so you do not have to strain your muscles.
Next, we inspect the subfloor underneath to ensure there is no hidden water damage or rot.
If we find any soft wood, we repair it immediately to prevent future mold issues.
Then, we reroute your drain plumbing to align perfectly with the center of your new floor pan.
Finally, we install your choice of gorgeous wall surrounds and secure the new leak-proof base.
We seal every single joint with premium silicone that keeps water exactly where it belongs.
You get a beautiful, functional setup that looks like a high-end spa within just a couple of days.
You can select from a wide variety of wall panels, including gorgeous acrylic sheets and classic ceramic tiles.
Acrylic panels offer the great benefit of having no grout lines, which means mold has nowhere to hide.
This lets you spend your weekends relaxing instead of scrubbing tile joints with an old toothbrush.
If you prefer a traditional look, we can lay down beautiful tile patterns that reflect your personal style.
We always use high-grade sealers to protect your investment from soapy buildup.
Our design consultants will bring physical samples to your house so you can feel the quality yourself.
While we have the walls open, it is the perfect time to upgrade your old mixing valves.
We install pressure-balancing valves that prevent scary temperature shocks when someone flushes a toilet downstairs.
This protects your skin from sudden bursts of freezing or boiling water.
You can also choose to add handheld sprayers, sliding bars, or recessed soap niches.
These smart additions keep your shampoo bottles organized and off the floor.
We position every fixture at the exact height that feels comfortable for your arms.
Many local folks choose this upgrade because they want to stay in their beloved homes as they get older.
Adding safety grab bars and a sturdy fold-down bench makes bathing safe and independent once again.
We install these features securely into structural wall studs so they never wobble or pull loose.
Even if you are young and healthy, a spacious walk-in stall simply feels more luxurious.
It provides a quick, refreshing escape after a long day of work or outdoor activities.
You will love the open feel and the way it makes your entire bathroom look twice as big.
Our team takes great pride in delivering top-notch craftsmanship to our neighbors in this beautiful coastal area.
We know the local housing styles well, from historic properties to newer builds near the water.
We treat your home with the utmost respect, keeping our work area clean and tidy throughout the project.
Do you feel ready to say goodbye to your old, stained basin once and for all?
Our professional team is standing by to help you design the washroom of your dreams.
We make the entire process stress-free, from the very first short request to the final cleanup.
We proudly serve homeowners throughout Hancock County, helping families update their spaces with durable materials.
This includes the wonderful community in the 39576 ZIP code area, where the local population of 6,358 enjoys coastal living.
With a median household income of $41,998, local residents appreciate high-quality home improvements that offer real, lasting value.
You do not have to live with an awkward, outdated bathroom that does not fit your daily needs.
Contact us today to schedule your complimentary, in-home consultation and receive an accurate price estimate.
We will answer all your questions and help you take the first step toward a safer, more beautiful home.
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 Waveland 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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