Our Foxworth crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Marion County within days.
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Maybe you are tired of tripping over that high, dangerous ledge every single morning just to get washed. Indeed, swapping that old, deep basin for a sleek, walk-in washing space makes your daily routine a lot safer and way more enjoyable. Since we serve Marion County, you can finally get a beautiful bathroom upgrade without the massive headache of a full remodel.
Actually, many homeowners in our local area are making this smart swap to save space and water. This change means you will no longer have to scrub those hard-to-reach corners where mold loves to hide. On top of that, a modern walk-in setup instantly makes your whole bathroom look twice as big as it really is.
Because we believe in keeping things simple, our team comes directly to your home to look at your current setup. This visit lets you get a completely free estimate without any pressure or hidden fees. After all, you deserve to know exactly what the project requires before you spend a single hard-earned penny.
Honestly, the old-school bathing basins take up a ton of room and rarely get used for actual soaking anymore. By removing that bulky barrier, you open up the floor plan and create a much safer environment for everyone in your household. This layout shift helps older adults and young kids alike avoid nasty slips and falls on wet porcelain.
To help you see the real-world differences, we put together a quick comparison of what you get when you upgrade your bathing area.
| Feature | Old Deep Basin | New Walk-In Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Step-In Height | High and risky (often 15+ inches) | Low-profile (usually under 3 inches) |
| Cleaning Effort | Hard scrubbing on your knees | Easy wipe-down materials |
| Visual Space | Cramped and outdated look | Open, bright, and modern feel |
Naturally, your safety is the most important benefit of this whole home improvement project. If you choose to add sturdy grab bars and a built-in bench, you gain ultimate peace of mind. Which means you can enjoy your morning routine with absolute independence and zero fear of losing your balance.
Consequently, you will also save a lot of time on your weekly chores because of the modern materials we use. Our high-quality acrylic walls resist grime, soap scum, and nasty mildew growth. Therefore, you can throw away those harsh chemical cleaners and simply wipe the walls down with mild soap and water.
First, our skilled local crew carefully removes your old cast iron or fiberglass basin without damaging the surrounding walls. This step requires a lot of muscle and precision to ensure your existing plumbing remains completely intact. After that, we inspect the subfloor underneath to make sure there is no hidden water damage or rot from past leaks.
If we find any soft wood or moldy studs, we repair them immediately so your new setup has a rock-solid foundation. This attention to detail prevents future headaches and ensures your investment lasts for decades to come. Eventually, you get a pristine, sturdy base that is perfectly leveled and ready for the next phase.
Next, we modify the existing pipes to accommodate the new low-profile drain and your choice of stylish new faucets. Because a standard drain for a basin is smaller than a dedicated stall drain, we widen the pipe to prevent water from pooling around your feet. This crucial upgrade ensures that soapy water whisks away instantly while you wash.
Following the plumbing work, we install the sleek new base and the gorgeous, durable wall surrounds. You can choose from various colors and stone-like patterns to match your personal style perfectly. Finally, we seal every single seam with heavy-duty, waterproof silicone to guarantee a lifetime of leak-free performance.
Since we live in a lovely community of about 536 residents where the median household income is around $20,573, we know the value of a dollar. We work hard to offer cost-effective options that do not sacrifice quality or durability. This means you can get a luxurious, modern look without breaking the bank or taking on massive debt.
Whether you live in the 39483 ZIP code area or nearby, our team is dedicated to helping our neighbors improve their homes. We bring all our samples directly to your door so you can see the colors in your own light. This convenient service lets you make the best decision for your family without traveling to a busy showroom.
Additionally, this upgrade can significantly boost the overall market value of your property if you ever decide to sell. Most modern homebuyers prefer a spacious walk-in stall over an old, unused soaking tub anyway. Thus, you get to enjoy the incredible convenience now while building long-term equity in your home.
If you are ready to stop struggling with an outdated bathroom, we are here to help you make the switch. Our friendly, down-to-earth installers have years of hands-on experience transforming tight spaces into beautiful oases of coziness. We take pride in our honest communication, tidy work habits, and reliable scheduling.
Do not let another day go by risking a slip on that high tub ledge when a beautiful solution is one click away. Contact us today to request your completely free, no-obligation estimate right at your home in Foxworth, Mississippi. We look forward to meeting you, measuring your space, and bringing your dream bathroom to life!
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 Foxworth 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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