Our Drexel Heights crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Pima County within days.
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You can finally get rid of that old, high-walled basin that you trip over every single morning. By swapping that outdated basin for a modern, walk-in design, you instantly create a safer and much more spacious layout. Our local team specializes in this exact transformation to make your daily routine a breeze.
This smart upgrade protects your peace of mind because it eliminates the risk of slipping while stepping over a high ledge. On top of that, you will notice how much bigger your room feels without that bulky barrier taking up all the visual space. We are proud to help homeowners in this beautiful desert community achieve their dream bathroom setup.
If you want to see what is possible for your home, we can visit your property to give you a detailed free estimate. This personalized consultation comes with zero obligations, which means you can plan your budget with total confidence. Let us help you turn that cramped bathing corner into a refreshing oasis.
Many homeowners realize that they almost never fill their deep basins with water anymore. Because of this shift in daily habits, keeping that giant porcelain unit just wastes precious square footage. Replacing it with a low-profile pan gives you a modern setup that fits your active lifestyle much better.
When you make this change, cleaning becomes incredibly simple. Since modern wall panels and solid surfaces lack the deep grout lines of old tile setups, you will spend far less time scrubbing on your hands and knees. That means more time enjoying your weekends instead of fighting mildew.
Another major benefit involves accessibility for everyone in your household. If you plan to stay in your home long-term, installing a low-threshold entry ensures you can wash safely without straining your joints. It is a practical investment that keeps your home functional for decades.
You might worry that remodeling your bathing space will turn your home into a messy construction zone for weeks. Fortunately, our streamlined process minimizes disruption so you can get back to your normal routine quickly. We handle everything from the initial tear-out to the final plumbing hookups with maximum care.
First, we carefully remove the existing cast iron or steel fixture without damaging your surrounding walls. After that, we inspect the subfloor and the drain pipes to ensure there are no hidden leaks or wood rot. This crucial step prevents future headaches and guarantees a rock-solid foundation for your new setup.
Next, we install the new base, waterproof backing boards, and your choice of beautiful wall surrounds. Finally, our team seals every joint with high-grade silicone and installs your new plumbing fixtures. You are left with a gorgeous, leak-free space that looks like a high-end spa.
| Feature | Your Direct Benefit |
|---|---|
| Low-threshold entry pan | Prevents trips and slips for safer daily use |
| Non-porous acrylic walls | Wipes clean easily without harsh chemicals |
| Built-in seating options | Offers a relaxed, stable place to wash |
| Custom grab bars | Provides extra leverage and balance support |
Every home has its own personality, so we do not believe in cookie-cutter solutions. You can choose from a wide variety of colors, textures, and hardware finishes to match your existing decor perfectly. Whether you prefer a sleek modern look or a rustic southwestern vibe, we have options for you.
To make your daily routine even better, we can add custom recessed shelves for your shampoos and soaps. This keeps your new space tidy and organized, which means you will never have to deal with cluttered plastic corner caddies again. You can also opt for stylish glass doors that showcase your beautiful new wall patterns.
If you need extra stability, we can integrate grab bars that blend seamlessly into the design without looking industrial. Modern safety features look incredibly stylish when done right, so you never have to sacrifice aesthetics for security. We help you find that perfect balance.
We love working right here in Pima County, where the sunny weather makes a refreshing wash at the end of a hot day feel absolutely amazing. This vibrant area, with its rich history and close-knit neighborhoods, deserves the very best home improvement services. We bring our top-tier craftsmanship to every single street in town.
With a local population of 29,514 residents, we understand the specific housing styles found throughout this region. Many homes here feature traditional layouts that benefit greatly from modernizing the wet areas. Our team knows exactly how to work with the local plumbing configurations common in these builds.
Considering that the median household income here is $52,505, we focus on delivering incredible value for every hard-earned dollar you invest. We keep our prices fair and transparent so you can upgrade your property without breaking the bank. Our goal is to make quality home improvements accessible to all our neighbors.
Working with us means you get dedicated local craftsmen who respect your home and your time. We show up on schedule, keep the workspace clean, and answer any questions you have during the process. You will never have to chase down sub-contractors or wonder what is happening next.
Because we focus on quality materials, your new setup will resist chipping, cracking, and fading over time. This durability is especially important under the hot Arizona sun, which can sometimes warp cheaper materials. We only use products that are proven to stand up to daily wear and tear.
Now is the perfect time to take action and elevate your daily routine. By requesting a free estimate, you can explore all the design possibilities and get an accurate price quote tailored to your specific bathroom layout. Let us do the heavy lifting while you sit back and look forward to your gorgeous new space.
You might wonder if your existing plumbing has to be completely relocated for this project. In most cases, we can utilize your current drain location, which keeps labor costs down and speeds up the installation. This clever approach saves you money while still giving you a brand-new layout.
Another common question is how long the entire process takes from start to finish. Our experienced crew usually wraps up the physical installation in just a couple of days. This rapid turnaround means your household will experience minimal disruption during the renovation.
If you have any specific design ideas or accessibility needs, we are ready to listen and make them happen. We serve residents across the local area, including those living in ZIP codes like 85746 and 85757. Contact us today to schedule your complimentary consultation and start your home transformation!
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 Drexel Heights 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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