Our Brice crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Franklin County within days.
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Maybe you feel like you are stepping into a giant porcelain time capsule every single morning. That high wall is a real trip hazard when you are half-asleep. This means your daily routine starts with a clumsy hurdle instead of a relaxing wash.
Fortunately, we have some incredible news for you today. Transforming that unused deep basin into a spacious walk-in stall will change your life. You can claim a free estimate right now to make this dream happen in your home.
Think about how much space you actually waste with that dusty ledge. Nobody has time for a long soak anymore. Replacing it with a sleek pan gives you room to breathe and move freely.
First of all, stepping over a high barrier is just plain dangerous. Wet porcelain behaves like ice when your feet are slippery. Removing that obstacle keeps everyone in your household safe from nasty falls.
Besides the safety aspect, cleaning a flat glass screen is infinitely easier than scrubbing dirty grout lines. You will save hours of backbreaking labor every single week. This lets you spend your weekends doing things you actually enjoy.
To give you a better idea of what to expect, we put together a quick comparison table below.
| Feature | Old Basin Setup | Modern Walk-in Stall |
|---|---|---|
| Step-in Height | Usually 14 to 18 inches high | Often under 3 inches for easy entry |
| Required Effort to Clean | High, lots of bending and kneeling | Low, simple wipe down of glass and acrylic panels |
| Visual Space Feeling | Cramped, dark, cuts the room in half | Open, bright, makes the area look twice as big |
Now, look at those differences and imagine the peace of mind you will experience. Your morning routine should feel like a quick visit to a luxurious spa. This simple remodeling project delivers that exact feeling without a massive price tag.
Living in this cozy corner of Franklin County means we appreciate real comfort and practical solutions. With a local population of around 85 residents, we treat our neighbors like family. We understand the specific layout of the homes in the 43109 ZIP code area.
Since the median household income here sits around $53,125, we know you want real value for your hard-earned money. Spending cash on smart home improvements is a great way to build equity. We keep our prices fair and honest so you get the best possible return on your investment.
Because we operate right here in Brice, Ohio, we can drive over to your house in no time. You do not have to wait for some distant corporate franchise to put you on a long waiting list. We show up on time, evaluate your space, and give you a detailed breakdown of the costs.
Initially, we carefully remove the old iron or fiberglass tub without damaging your walls. This step requires some muscle and a lot of patience. We protect your floors so we do not leave any mess behind.
After that, we inspect the underlying wood structure for any hidden water damage or mold. Fixing these issues early prevents expensive structural repairs down the road. We make sure your subfloor is rock solid before we install the new acrylic shower pan.
Then, we run the new plumbing lines and align the drain perfectly. This prevents annoying standing water and ensures a swift, clean flow. We only use high-grade copper and flexible PEX piping for maximum durability.
Next, we install the gorgeous waterproof wall surrounds of your choice. You can choose from simulated tile patterns, smooth stone looks, or modern solid colors. These materials resist mold growth and require zero sealing over the years.
Finally, we mount the beautiful sliding glass doors or a sturdy curtain rod to complete the look. We add handy accessories like built-in shelves, grab bars, and comfortable corner seats. Your brand-new oasis is now fully functional and ready to use in just a couple of days.
Naturally, you want your new setup to match your personal taste and lifestyle. Acrylic surrounds are incredibly popular because they do not chip or fade over time. This keeps your washroom looking brand new for decades.
On the other hand, solid surface options offer a premium feel that mimics natural stone. This adds a touch of high-end luxury to your daily routine. We bring samples directly to your home so you can touch and feel the quality yourself.
Unquestionably, accessibility is something we must plan for as we get older. A low threshold allows you to age in place gracefully without needing to relocate. This keeps you independent in your own home for much longer.
Furthermore, this upgrade is a massive selling point if you ever decide to list your property. Modern buyers actively look for walk-in stalls rather than outdated tubs. You will stand out in the local real estate market and attract serious offers quickly.
Perhaps you are worried about the mess and noise of a construction project. Our friendly crew works fast and cleans up every speck of dust before we leave. We treat your home with the utmost respect and care.
Which means you can sit back, relax, and watch the magic happen without any stress. We handle all the permits, plumbing codes, and heavy disposal tasks. You do not have to lift a single finger.
Are you ready to take the first step toward a safer and more beautiful washroom? Contact us today to schedule your completely free, no-obligation estimate. We will guide you through the process and help you design the perfect setup for your budget.
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 Brice 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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