Our Cibolo crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Guadalupe County within days.
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If you are tired of tripping over that high wall every single morning just to wash off, we have the perfect fix.
Now, swapping that clunky, unused deep basin for an open and modern walk-in washing area changes your daily routine instantly.
By doing this, you get a beautiful space that makes your home feel way more spacious.
To be honest, nobody actually has time for long baths anymore in our busy world.
Which means that giant porcelain basin is just sitting there collecting dust and soap scum.
Actually, upgrading your setup to a sleek, low-profile entry basin makes cleanup a breeze and stops those nasty slips.
This smart change keeps you safe while giving your home a massive modern upgrade.
So, why wait to get a free estimate when our friendly local team can come over and measure everything for free?
Let us help you design a setup that actually fits your busy life.
First of all, stepping over a high barrier when you are half-asleep is just asking for trouble.
By choosing to install a slip-resistant base with low entry thresholds, you protect your ankles and knees from daily strain.
This lets you move in and out of your morning routine with absolute peace of mind.
On top of that, we can add sturdy grab bars and built-in seating that blend in beautifully.
Which means you get extra safety without making your bathroom look like a hospital room.
Naturally, having this setup keeps you independent in your own home for many years to come.
Think about how much you hate scrubbing those hard-to-reach corners and dirty grout lines around your old basin.
Fortunately, modern acrylic walls and solid-surface bases do not have those annoying deep pores that trap grime.
This means you can spend your weekends doing what you love instead of scrubbing on your hands and knees.
To make things even better, these updated materials naturally resist mold and mildew.
As a result, your washing area stays sparkling clean with just a quick wipe down after use.
Honestly, you will wonder why you waited so long to make this simple switch.
To give you a clear idea of how this investment stacks up, we created a handy comparison table below.
This helps you see how a modern walk-in setup compares to keeping your old high-walled basin.
| Feature | Old High-Walled Basin Setup | Modern Walk-In Upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Height | Typically 14 to 18 inches high | Only 1 to 3 inches high |
| Cleaning Effort | High (lots of grout and deep corners) | Very low (non-porous acrylic panels) |
| Water Usage | Higher when filling up the entire basin | Lower with modern high-efficiency heads |
| Safety Level | Risky for kids and older adults | Extremely safe with non-slip floors |
To start the process, our friendly crew comes directly to your home to look at your existing layout.
Since every house has its own little quirks, we check the plumbing behind the walls to prevent any nasty surprises.
This careful planning ensures that your new base fits perfectly into the old footprint without ruining your floors.
Additionally, we talk about your personal style to find the absolute best colors and textures for your home.
Whether you love the look of classic subway tile or modern faux stone, we have you covered.
Then, we give you a detailed, free quote so you know exactly what to expect before we even touch a tool.
When we start the actual physical work, we treat your home with the utmost respect.
Instead of leaving your house a dusty mess for weeks, we work fast to get the job done in just a few days.
Which means you will not have to deal with contractors tracking dirt through your hallways forever.
Because we handle everything from pulling out the old heavy cast iron to sealing the new leak-free walls, you do not have to hire multiple people.
We take care of the heavy lifting, the plumbing adjustments, and the final cleanup.
Once we finish, we sweep up every speck of dust so you can enjoy your new space immediately.
Living in this beautiful corner of Guadalupe County means enjoying a fantastic quality of life with great neighbors.
With our local population now around 27,963 residents, more people are moving here and looking for updated, modern homes.
Because of this growth, keeping your property looking fresh and modern is a smart way to protect your investment.
With a strong median household income of $97,277, local families know the value of high-quality home improvements.
Whether you live in the popular 78108 ZIP code or nearby, we are proud to serve our local community with top-tier craftsmanship.
We understand the local water conditions and building styles, which helps us build things that last.
Furthermore, updating your bathroom is one of the highest-return projects you can undertake.
If you ever decide to sell your home, future buyers will absolutely love seeing a modern walk-in setup instead of an outdated basin.
It makes the whole master suite feel larger, cleaner, and far more attractive.
Actually, most of our installations take just two to three days from start to finish.
Because we do all the prep work beforehand, we minimize the disruption to your daily life.
This fast turnaround means you will be back to your normal routine in no time.
Absolutely, you have total control over every single detail of your new washing space.
From sliding glass doors to rain-style showerheads and built-in storage niches, we customize everything to your liking.
We help you choose options that offer maximum utility and a touch of class.
Usually, we can adapt your existing drain and water lines to fit the new low-profile base easily.
Our skilled team inspects your pipes during our initial visit to make sure everything is sturdy and up to code.
This proactive check prevents leaks and ensures your new setup drains perfectly.
Now, you do not have to live with a cramped, outdated bathroom that does not serve your needs anymore.
Imagine stepping into a bright, open, and incredibly safe washing area every single morning.
It is amazing how much a simple layout change can boost your mood and start your day off right.
To get started, simply reach out to us to schedule your completely free home consultation.
We will chat about your ideas, look at your space, and give you a written estimate with zero pressure.
Let us do the hard work so you can finally get the modern, accessible bathroom you deserve.
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 Cibolo 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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