Our Bloxom crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Accomack County within days.
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Maybe you are tired of stepping over that high porcelain ledge every single morning just to wash off. That bulky basin takes up half your bathroom space and barely gets used for actual soaking anymore. By swapping that outdated fixture for a sleek, low-profile washing area, you instantly open up your room and make your daily routine much safer. We specialize in making this exact upgrade happen quickly and without any mess.
Our team travels right to your home to look at your current layout. This helps us design a setup that fits your space perfectly. Since we offer a free estimate, you get to know exactly what the project entails without spending a single penny upfront.
Making this change is honestly one of the smartest ways to boost your home value. Most buyers today do not want clunky, outdated fixtures from decades ago. They want clean lines and quick access. We make sure the transition is smooth and stress-free for you.
First of all, think about how much water you actually save when you stop filling up a giant basin. A modern stall uses far less water per minute, especially when we install a high-efficiency showerhead. This means your monthly utility bills will likely drop. On top of that, you will spend way less time scrubbing stubborn mildew out of deep corners.
Safety is another huge deal that many homeowners do not think about until an accident happens. Slipping while climbing over a wet, slippery wall is a major hazard for everyone. By removing that barrier, you create a seamless entry point that keeps your feet firmly on the ground. This simple change gives you incredible peace of mind every single day.
Here is a quick look at how the two options compare for everyday life:
| Feature | Old High-Walled Tub | Modern Walk-In Stall |
|---|---|---|
| Step-In Height | Usually 14 to 18 inches | Often less than 3 inches |
| Floor Space | Feels cramped and bulky | Feels open and spacious |
| Cleaning Time | Hard on your back and knees | Quick and effortless wipe down |
Every home has its own personality and structural quirks. When we visit your property in Accomack County, we check the plumbing lines behind your walls to prevent any unexpected surprises. This careful planning ensures your new drain aligns perfectly with your existing pipe system. You get a flawless fit that looks like it was always meant to be there.
You can choose from beautiful acrylic surrounds, classic tiles, or modern stone-look panels. These durable materials resist mold and keep your space looking brand new for years. Because we customize everything, you can add built-in benches or stylish grab bars exactly where you need them. This level of customization ensures your new setup matches your personal style and needs.
Let us look at some of the popular features you can choose from:
You might worry that your bathroom will be out of commission for weeks on end. Actually, our experienced crew can often complete the teardown and installation in just a couple of days. We protect your floors with heavy drop cloths before we even bring in a single tool. This means your home stays clean and tidy throughout the entire process.
First, we carefully extract the heavy cast iron or steel basin without damaging your surrounding drywall. Next, we inspect the subfloor underneath for any hidden water damage or rot. Fixing these issues early prevents major headaches down the road. Finally, we install the brand new pan, secure the walls, and connect your shiny new fixtures.
Once the seals dry, your space is fully ready for action. You will immediately notice how much larger the entire bathroom feels. It turns a dark, cramped corner into a bright oasis that you will actually enjoy using every morning.
We love working in this quiet corner of the Eastern Shore, serving the lovely community of Bloxom, Virginia. With a local population of around 447 residents, we treat every single customer like our close neighbor. We know that the median household income here is about $46,083, which is why we focus on delivering affordable options that do not compromise on quality. Whether you live right near the center of town or in the surrounding 23308 ZIP code area, we are ready to drive out to your house.
Our goal is to make home improvement accessible and straightforward for everyone. We do not use pushy sales tactics or hidden fees. When we give you a quote, that number is honest and transparent. We take pride in helping our community upgrade their homes safely and affordably.
Supporting local businesses means you get personalized care that big box stores simply cannot provide. We understand the local housing styles and the common plumbing setups found in the area. This local expertise allows us to work efficiently and get the job done right the very first time.
Are you ready to stop struggling with that old, awkward basin? Taking the first step is incredibly easy and completely risk-free. By requesting a free project estimate, you get a clear picture of how we can transform your space. We will sit down with you, listen to your ideas, and find a solution that fits your budget perfectly.
Do not wait until a slip or fall forces you to make a sudden change. Upgrading your bathing area now improves your daily life and adds lasting value to your property. Contact us today to schedule your free home consultation and let us help you build a safer, more beautiful bathroom!
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 Bloxom 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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