Our Claiborne crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Ouachita Parish within days.
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Are you tired of climbing over that high porcelain wall every single morning? Replacing your clunky old basin with a sleek, walk-in wet area makes your life so much easier and safer.
Because you deserve a bathroom that fits your actual needs today, switching to a low-entry stall is the best move you can make. It adds value to your house and gives you plenty of room to breathe while you scrub up.
Sometimes those deep soak containers just turn into dust collectors that take up too much floor space. Removing them lets you reclaim your square footage and creates a much more open feeling in your home.
When you choose a modern, zero-threshold design, you stop worrying about slips and falls while hopping over the side. This change brings a sense of pure relaxation to your routine without any extra stress or hassle.
Getting rid of the old hardware creates a wide-open look that makes your room feel massive. You get to pick from beautiful tiles and glass doors that brighten the whole area.
Since you live in a place like Claiborne, where folks value quality, a nice renovation helps your property stand out. It turns a boring corner into a spa-like retreat that keeps your house feeling fresh.
Maybe you worry about losing your balance on wet surfaces after a long day. A flat entry design removes the danger zone, keeping you upright and confident while you clean yourself.
Adding grab bars or a built-in seat means you stay steady even if the floor gets slippery. These small additions provide great ease and peace of mind for everyone in your household.
First, we come out to check your current setup and measure the exact space available. We look at the pipes and the walls to make sure everything fits together perfectly.
Then, we give you a clear plan that shows how the new layout will function. You get to choose the colors and the materials that match your own sense of style perfectly.
Picking the right surfaces ensures you spend less time scrubbing and more time enjoying your morning. Modern acrylic or tile choices resist mold and stains better than those old, porous tubs ever did.
Whenever you select high-quality materials, you invest in the long-term health of your home. Everything we install focuses on being durable so you do not have to worry about leaks or cracks.
Working in a community of 11,435 people means we know exactly how these houses are built. We handle the plumbing reroutes and the structural changes with a lot of care.
Because the median household income is around $55,298, we make sure our solutions offer top-tier results without breaking your budget. You get a high-end finish that fits your financial goals while improving your daily life.
Maybe you wonder if the work will take weeks and leave your home a total mess. We pride ourselves on getting the job done quickly so you can get back to your regular routine.
Our team covers everything from tearing out the heavy cast iron to sealing the new waterproof walls. You just sit back and watch as your outdated room transforms into something really special.
Perhaps you think your bathroom is way too small for a big upgrade like this. You would be surprised how much floor space you actually gain by removing that massive, bulky basin.
It opens up the sightlines and lets more light fill the corners of the room. Suddenly, you have space for a new vanity or extra shelving you never thought you could fit before.
Since you live in Louisiana, you probably appreciate a design that stays cool and clean. We help you pick light colors and airy glass patterns that keep the whole vibe bright.
Whether you want a modern, sharp look or something a bit more traditional, we have you covered. The goal is to make sure you love walking into your bathroom every single morning.
If you are ready to stop fighting with that old tub, reach out to us for a free estimate. We come to your property, look at what you have, and tell you exactly what it costs.
There is no pressure to buy anything, and we explain everything in simple terms. You get to decide when the time is right to finally make your home a better place to live.
Our visit is all about listening to what you want and seeing the reality of your current plumbing. We check the walls and the drainage to ensure your new space works exactly like it should.
After we gather all the info, we provide a transparent quote that lists every detail clearly. You see where the money goes so you feel comfortable with the entire plan before we start.
Once you give us the green light, we set a schedule that works for you. We show up on time and clean up as we go to keep your home tidy during the work.
By the time we finish, you have a beautiful new area that looks like a million bucks. Your friends will be jealous of how much better your bathroom looks and functions!
Maybe you are stuck between keeping the tub or going for a total swap. Here is a quick breakdown to help you see why the switch is usually the better choice.
| Feature | Old Tub Setup | New Walk-in Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | Difficult to step over | Easy zero-threshold entry | |
| Cleaning | Hard to reach corners | Simple flat surfaces | |
| Floor space | Takes up too much room | Opens up the entire area | |
| Safety | High risk of slipping | Very safe and stable |
Most people find that once they make the switch, they never look back. It is just more logical to have a space designed for how you actually live today.
You get more use out of your floor space and you reduce the risk of injury. It is a win-win situation that makes your daily chores feel way less like work.
When you decide to move forward, we handle all the heavy lifting and the technical details. You just get to enjoy the results of a perfectly planned and executed renovation.
Don't let another year pass while you struggle with an outdated and inconvenient basin. Make the change to a modern, open design that brings peace and order to your life.
We know that choosing a contractor can feel like a big step, but we make it simple and honest. We treat your house with the same care we would use on our own places.
Because we serve the folks here in this region, we care about doing a job that lasts. Your satisfaction is our main goal, and we work hard to earn your trust on every project.
Just reach out to schedule a time for us to swing by your place. We look forward to seeing your bathroom and sharing some creative ideas for the conversion.
You deserve a home that works for you, not against you. Let us help you create a space that feels brand new, stylish, and incredibly easy to use every single day.
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 Claiborne 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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