Our Wickes crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Polk County within days.
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You probably feel tired of climbing over those high porcelain walls just to get clean every single morning. This simple change turns your cramped wash area into a spacious walk-in zone that feels like total bliss.
Getting rid of that bulky basin is the smartest move you can make for your property value. You will discover that having a flat, easy-entry base makes your daily routine feel like a breeze.
Most people in Polk County deal with outdated bathrooms that eat up way too much floor space. This massive change lets you reclaim that area and makes the whole room feel twice as big as before.
Choosing a low-profile entry point provides a level of ease that you will appreciate for many years. You no longer have to worry about tripping or losing your balance while you reach for your soap.
You get to enjoy a sleek glass enclosure that creates a sense of openness and airy luxury. This modern layout avoids the dark, cave-like vibe that old curtains often force upon your tiny washroom.
Since you are living in a place with a population of 1,007, you likely value practical home improvements that last. Investing in this project ensures that you stay safe while keeping your house looking sharp.
You might worry about the cost, but the return on this investment is actually quite high for homeowners. Prospective buyers in the 71973 area always look for houses that have already updated these fixtures.
Even with a median household income of $26,875, you can find affordable options that fit your specific budget needs. We come out to your house to provide a free estimate so you know exactly what is happening.
| Feature | Benefit for you |
|---|---|
| Low entry threshold | Prevents tripping hazards |
| Glass panels | Makes room feel bigger |
| Tile backsplash | Easy to scrub clean |
| Custom shelving | Keeps your soaps handy |
| Non-slip base | Adds extra safety layers |
First, we carefully remove that heavy, outdated cast iron or fiberglass shell that sits in your room. This part of the job requires a steady hand to make sure we do not damage your existing walls.
Next, we inspect the floor underneath to ensure everything is sturdy and ready for the new install. You will get a solid foundation that prevents leaks and water damage from creeping into your subfloor.
You should think about using stone or high-grade acrylic for your new floor surface. These materials hold up against water and look great without needing constant heavy scrubbing to stay bright.
On top of that, choosing the right hardware can really change the look of your entire room. Brushed nickel or matte black fixtures add a level of sophistication that makes everything feel fresh and new.
Many houses around the Arkansas region have bathrooms that feel tight and difficult to navigate comfortably. Removing that tub gives you extra inches of movement that you truly need for your morning routine.
This extra space allows you to install a vanity or extra cabinet storage nearby. You will have a place for your towels and supplies without feeling like you are constantly bumping into walls.
If you want to age in place, getting rid of high steps is the most vital step forward. You get a steady surface that provides peace of mind whenever you step into the water stream.
Grab bars can also be added discreetly during the install to give you extra support. This setup provides a sense of total security that you just cannot get with a traditional high-wall basin.
You might think this process takes weeks, but it usually goes faster than you expect. Our team works hard to keep your house clean and minimize the time your room is out of commission.
Most projects wrap up in just a few days from start to finish. You get a functional new setup before you know it, letting you get back to your normal schedule.
You have endless options when it comes to the look of your new wall tiles. Whether you want clean white subway tiles or a natural stone look, you have full control here.
This lets you express your personality while creating a wash area that feels like a quiet sanctuary. You spend a lot of time in this room, so it should definitely match your own aesthetic.
Does this work really increase the resale value of your property in Wickes? Yes, because modern buyers prefer open walk-in zones over older, clunky basins that are hard to maintain.
Will we leave a mess behind when we finish the project? No, we pride ourselves on cleaning up everything so you can use the space immediately. You deserve a smooth experience that leaves you with nothing but a great room.
If you are ready to see what is possible for your specific floor plan, just ask for a visit. We come to your property, look at the pipes, and give you a free estimate.
You will see exactly what the cost looks like before we ever pick up a single tool. This transparency helps you plan your finances without any hidden surprises or stressful guessing games later.
We always make sure the plumbing lines align perfectly with your new drain placement. This attention to detail means you never have to deal with slow drainage or standing water afterwards.
The waterproofing phase is where we really shine because we want your home to stay dry. We use high-quality membranes that create a barrier, protecting your structure for many years to come.
Maybe you want a bench seat so you can sit down while you wash off. We can easily frame that in for you during the initial structural phase of the build.
This extra feature turns your daily rinse into a truly relaxing time for your body. You deserve a setup that caters to your needs instead of forcing you to adapt to the room.
Working with someone from the area means you get reliable care and honest advice. We know the local building styles in this part of the state better than anyone else does.
You will find that we treat your home like our own throughout the entire project. This mindset ensures that you get the quality you pay for every single time we visit.
You have a golden opportunity to make your life simpler by changing out your outdated wash fixture. This is not just a renovation but a way to improve your quality of life.
Reach out to us to schedule your free estimate and start the journey today. You will love how much better your morning routine feels once you make this smart, simple switch.
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 Wickes 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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