Our Amity crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Orange County within days.
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Maybe you feel tired of stepping over that high wall every single morning just to wash off. That heavy basin takes up so much space and you probably rarely even fill it with water anymore. Upgrading your daily wash setup is the fastest way to make your bathroom feel open and safe.
By making this smart layout change, you instantly create a spacious area that fits your modern lifestyle. Our local crew helps homeowners make this switch without any of the typical renovation headaches. We come right to your home to look at your setup and give you a clear plan.
This layout shift completely changes how you experience your morning routine. You get a sleek, accessible space that looks like a high-end spa. Best of all, we offer a free estimate so you can plan your budget down to the penny.
Think about how much water you waste trying to fill a deep basin. If you replace that bulky setup with a low-profile base, you save precious minutes every day. This change turns a cramped corner into a bright, open space where you can actually stretch your arms.
Safety is another huge reason why people choose this modern upgrade. High thresholds cause slips and trips, especially when the floor gets slick. When you install a low-step entry, you protect your family from painful bathroom accidents.
On top of that, cleaning becomes incredibly simple when you get rid of old porcelain. Modern acrylic surrounds resist mold and do not require heavy scrubbing with harsh chemicals. You will spend far less time on your knees cleaning grout lines.
Our team works right here in this beautiful corner of the Empire State, where historic homes often have tiny bathrooms. We know the local plumbing quirks in these neighborhoods, which helps us avoid unexpected surprises behind your walls. You can trust that our work matches local building codes perfectly.
Whether you live near the scenic state line or closer to the heart of the community, we treat your home with respect. This lovely area has a population of just over two thousand residents who value quality craftsmanship. We make sure our work stands the test of time so your investment stays protected.
Many local homes have a median household income of around eighty-five thousand dollars, meaning smart home improvements are key. Protecting your property value is our top priority when we perform these upgrades. We serve the local zip code area with pride, bringing reliable tools and friendly faces to every single job.
| Feature | Concrete Benefit for You |
|---|---|
| Low-step threshold | Easy entry that prevents slips and falls |
| Non-porous acrylic | Saves hours of scrubbing moldy grout |
| Built-in seating | Lets you relax and wash in total peace |
| Custom grab bars | Provides solid support when standing up |
Selecting the perfect base and wall panels can feel overwhelming with so many choices on the market. We guide you through the process of picking durable materials that fit your personal style. From textured stone patterns to sleek solid colors, you have endless options.
High-quality acrylic is the absolute gold standard for these modern wet spaces. This material keeps warmth in, meaning your feet will not touch freezing cold floors in the winter. Which means you get a cozy wash experience every single time.
If you prefer a more natural look, solid surface composites offer incredible beauty. These materials mimic high-end stone without the maintenance requirements of real marble. Our team helps you weigh the pros and cons of each material during your visit.
Adding a glass door can make a small bathroom look twice as big. Sliding doors are perfect for tight layouts because they do not swing out into your limited floor space. This choice keeps water off your bath mats while letting natural light fill the room.
Frameless glass options offer a high-end look that elevates your entire home. They are incredibly easy to wipe down after a hot steam. We ensure the glass thickness provides maximum durability and safety for your peace of mind.
No one wants shampoo bottles cluttering up the floor of their new space. We can install recessed niches that keep your soaps organized and out of the way. This keeps your clean lines looking sharp and tidy.
Adding a sturdy bench or a fold-down seat is another fantastic option to consider. This gives you a place to rest while shaving or simply relaxing under the warm stream. We place these features exactly where they make the most sense for your height.
Many people worry that their home will be a construction zone for weeks on end. Actually, our experienced crew works fast to minimize disruption to your daily life. We often complete the physical swap in just a couple of days.
First, we carefully protect your floors and carpets before we bring in any heavy tools. Then, we remove the old iron or acrylic basin without damaging your surrounding walls. This careful demo process prevents costly repairs later on.
Next, we inspect the underlying pipes to ensure you have no hidden water damage or slow leaks. We fix any issues on the spot so your new setup has a rock-solid foundation. Finally, we install the new base, walls, and fixtures with precision.
Thinking about the future is always smart when you invest in your property. Most modern homebuyers prefer a spacious walk-in stall over an outdated basin they will never use. This change makes your home much more attractive if you ever decide to sell.
You also save money on your utility bills by installing modern, low-flow showerheads. These fixtures use less water while still delivering amazing pressure. This means you do not have to watch your hard-earned money wash down the drain.
Above all, the daily enjoyment you get from a beautiful, accessible space is priceless. You deserve to start your morning in a bright area that matches your personal style. We want to help you achieve that dream without any stress.
Taking the first step toward your dream bathroom is much easier than you think. You do not have to guess about costs or worry about hidden fees. We provide a detailed breakdown of everything required for your specific space.
Our friendly team visits your home to measure your layout and listen to your design ideas. This lets us create a custom plan that fits your budget perfectly. We answer all your questions so you feel completely confident in your choices.
Do not wait to turn your cramped bathroom into a beautiful, functional space. Reach out to us today to request your free quote. Let us do the hard work while you sit back and enjoy the results...
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 Amity 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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