Our Coventry crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Kent County within days.
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If you struggle with a high tub wall or simply want a modern wet area, swap that old basin for a sleek walk-in option.
This smart home upgrade instantly frees up valuable floor space while making your daily routine much safer.
To help you get started on this exciting home improvement project, our team offers a completely free on-site estimate to discuss your vision.
Actually, nobody really has the time for a long soak anymore because our lives are just too busy.
This means that giant porcelain obstacle in your bathroom is basically just gathering dust and collecting soap scum.
By removing it, you open up the entire room and create a much more functional setup.
Consequently, you will notice that cleaning becomes a breeze since you no longer have to bend over double to scrub those hard-to-reach corners.
Modern solid surfaces resist mold growth naturally, which keeps your family healthier.
This change also reduces the risk of slips and falls quite a bit.
| Feature | Concrete Benefit for You |
|---|---|
| Low-profile threshold | Easy entry without tripping hazards |
| Non-slip textured floor | Peace of mind during your morning routine |
| Integrated seating and grab bars | Maximum safety and relaxation while washing |
Naturally, adding these features makes your home much more accommodating for everyone.
Whether you plan to age in place or just want a stylish upgrade, this project delivers incredible value.
Our local team handles every single detail from demo to the final seal.
First, you need to decide on the best materials for your new wall surrounds.
Acrylic surrounds offer incredible durability and require almost zero maintenance over the years.
Alternatively, high-end stone composites give you that luxurious spa vibe without the annoying grout lines to scrub.
On top of that, you can customize the storage options to fit all your shampoo bottles and soaps.
Deep corner caddies and built-in shaving rests keep everything organized and off the floor.
These smart additions ensure your new space remains clutter-free and highly functional.
Then, you get to choose between bypass sliding glass doors or a clean frameless look.
Frameless glass panels make small rooms feel twice as large by letting light flow freely.
This simple design choice elevates the overall feel of your entire home.
Moreover, matching the hardware finish to your existing sink faucet creates a cohesive design.
Whether you love matte black, brushed nickel, or classic chrome, we have options that fit.
Our installers ensure every handle and hinge fits perfectly for smooth operation.
Next, think about the actual water delivery system because a weak stream is super frustrating.
Installing a dual-function rain showerhead paired with a handy handheld wand gives you ultimate flexibility.
This setup makes washing pets or cleaning the walls incredibly easy.
Additionally, thermostatic mixing valves keep the water temperature steady even if someone flushes a toilet downstairs.
This prevents sudden bursts of freezing or scalding water.
You deserve a safe, relaxing experience every single time you step inside.
Naturally, you might worry about how long your bathroom will be out of commission.
Our experienced crew specializes in rapid turnarounds to minimize disruption to your busy schedule.
We protect your flooring with heavy-duty drop cloths from the moment we walk through the front door.
Once we carefully extract the old cast iron or steel tub, we inspect the underlying subfloor for water damage.
Addressing hidden rot right away prevents major structural issues down the line.
This thorough approach guarantees your new setup stands on a rock-solid foundation.
Subsequently, our skilled plumbers reroute the drain lines to accommodate the new high-flow configuration.
Because shower drains require a larger pipe size than older tubs, this step is crucial.
We handle all the permitting and local plumbing codes so you do not have to worry.
Living in Kent County means we deal with unique regional home styles, from historic builds to modern layouts.
Whether your property is nestled near the flat waters of the Flat River Reservoir or closer to the bustling center of town, we know the local architecture.
With a local population of 35,014 residents, we have helped many of your neighbors modernize their older homes.
Indeed, upgrading your property is a great move when the median household income sits around $85,000, as it helps maintain competitive resale value.
Homebuyers in the 02816 area code actively look for modernized bathrooms that do not require immediate renovation.
Replacing an unused basin with a gorgeous walk-in enclosure is one of the smartest ways to boost your property value.
Furthermore, we source high-quality materials that handle our humid summers and freezing New England winters.
This durability means your investment will look pristine for decades to come.
You get to enjoy the daily luxury now while securing a higher asking price for the future.
Quite often, homeowners ask us if removing the only tub in the house hurts resale value.
While keeping at least one tub in the home is smart for young families, replacing a second one is always a great idea.
Most buyers actually prefer a spacious walk-in over a cramped, unused bathing well.
Another frequent concern involves the overall mess and dust during the demolition phase.
We utilize advanced dust containment systems and specialized vacuums to keep your air clean.
Our team cleans up the workspace daily so you can live comfortably during the quick transition.
Lastly, people want to know how much slip resistance the new bases actually provide.
Our modern pans feature textured slip-resistant surfaces that offer excellent traction underfoot.
This design keeps you secure without feeling rough on your feet.
Now, the next step towards your dream bathroom is easier than you think.
We invite you to reach out to our friendly team for a completely free, no-obligation consultation.
We will come directly to your home, measure your current space, and show you all the design possibilities.
This face-to-face meeting allows us to provide an accurate quote tailored to your budget.
We do not believe in high-pressure sales tactics or hidden fees.
You receive honest advice and clear pricing from local professionals who care about your satisfaction.
Do not spend another day climbing over that high tub wall.
Let us help you create a safer, more open, and truly beautiful space that you will love using every single day.
Contact us right now to book your free estimate in Coventry, Rhode Island (RI), USA and take the first step toward a better home.
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 Coventry 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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