Our Cementon crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Lehigh County within days.
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Are you tired of stepping over high porcelain walls just to get clean? Well, nobody likes doing that gymnastics routine first thing in the morning.
That is why changing your outdated washing basin into a modern open walk-in shower makes so much sense. Plus, it gives your whole bathroom a totally fresh look.
Climbing into a deep basin gets pretty risky as the years go on. Fortunately, getting rid of those high barriers stops dangerous slips right in their tracks.
This simple upgrade keeps you safe while you wash your hair. Consequently, you avoid nasty falls on slippery wet tile.
Old cast iron tubs take up a massive amount of room in tiny spaces. Thankfully, swapping that heavy monster out opens up the floor plan instantly.
This layout change lets you move around without bumping your elbows on the wall. Therefore, your morning routine feels much less cramped and rushed.
Living right here in Cementon means dealing with houses that have some serious history behind them. Most homes in this ZIP code boast quirky layouts built decades ago.
Because the local population sits right around one thousand seven hundred three folks, everyone knows everyone. That means your neighbors probably dealt with the exact same outdated bathroom plumbing.
With median household earnings tracking near fifty-nine thousand nine hundred sixty-four dollars, keeping costs reasonable matters a lot. Nobody wants to break the bank just to update a rusty plumbing fixture.
Smart homeowners always look for ways to boost property value without overspending. Investing in a streamlined washing enclosure delivers a huge return on that hard-earned money.
Workers have to smash that old iron tub into pieces just to get it out the door. That part sounds super loud and messy, and honestly, it really is.
Debris piles up fast in the hallway while the crew hauls everything away. However, seeing that giant eyesore disappear brings instant relief.
Water leaks often hide secret mold and rotten wood behind old tile surrounds. Professionals must inspect those hidden studs before putting up any new waterproof boards.
Catching rot early saves you from paying for massive structural repairs down the road. This thorough inspection guarantees your new shower stands strong for decades.
Choosing the right configuration shapes how much you will enjoy your daily wash. Take a look at this quick breakdown of popular styles to find your favorite match.
| Style Type | Main Benefit | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Glass Enclosure | Makes tiny spaces feel huge | Small bathrooms |
| Tile Surround | Custom look and colors | Creative homeowners |
| Acrylic Base | Super easy to clean | Busy people |
Each option brings totally different perks depending on how you use your space. Pick the one that fits your daily habits best.
Old ceramic tiles love to trap nasty pink mold in their porous grout lines. Fortunately, seamless solid surface panels eliminate those scrubbing chores completely.
A quick wipe down with a squeegee keeps the walls sparkling without harsh chemicals. This saves you hours of back-breaking weekend cleaning.
Water needs a clear path to escape down the drain without pooling around your feet. Modern low-profile pans slope gently toward the center to prevent standing puddles.
Installing high-flow drain pipes stops frustrating overflows when the water runs at full blast. That means you can enjoy a heavy rain showerhead without any stress.
Prospective buyers hate seeing dated bathtubs when touring houses on the real estate market. Upgrading to a gorgeous walk-in enclosure makes your listing stand out immediately.
Real estate agents point to updated bathrooms as major selling points for aging properties. This smart renovation pays off big time if you decide to move later.
Aging pipes behind old fixtures frequently spring leaks that ruin your subfloor silently. Replacing the entire setup gives local pros a chance to install fresh PVC lines.
New plumbing connections stop annoying drips that run up your monthly water bill. Peace of mind comes standard when your pipes are brand new.
Bringing in someone from far away usually leads to scheduling headaches and zero accountability. Local workers know the specific plumbing quirks of Lehigh County houses inside and out.
They show up on time and clean up the mess before they head home for the night. Supporting neighborhood businesses keeps your community strong and thriving.
Every bathroom has unique dimensions that require a custom touch rather than a cookie-cutter kit. Having a contractor visit your house ensures precise measurements from the very start.
They can point out potential hidden issues before writing up any paperwork. That transparency builds trust and stops surprise fees from popping up later.
Living with an annoying and outdated bathing area ruins the start of your day. You deserve a refreshing space that makes getting clean feel like a spa visit.
Stop putting up with high walls and stained porcelain surfaces right now. Reach out to request your totally free quote from our local team today.
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 Cementon 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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