Our Gary crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Saint Louis County within days.
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Maybe you are tired of tripping over that high porcelain ledge every single morning. This daily struggle can make your AM routine feel like a climb up a steep hill. Fortunately, swaping that old basin for a sleek walk-in option changes everything instantly.
Suddenly, you have a modern space that feels twice as big. Our local team specializes in removing those bulky, outdated basins and replacing them with beautiful, low-profile pans. We believe that your daily wash should be a breeze, not an obstacle course.
If you want to upgrade your home, we are ready to visit your house and give you a free estimate. This upfront price helps you plan without any hidden fees or surprises. You deserve a setup that fits your actual life right now.
Let us be real about how we actually use our bathrooms. Most of us do not have the patience to sit and soak for an hour anymore. Instead, we want a quick, refreshing wash that gets us ready for the day ahead.
By removing that high-sided barrier, you open up the entire room. This choice creates a much safer environment for everyone in your household. It also adds a modern touch that boosts your overall property value.
Think about how much easier it will be to scrub the tiles. You will no longer have to bend over a deep ledge to clean those tricky corners. Which means you save your back from unnecessary pain every single week.
| Old Setup Pain Points | New Walk-In Benefits |
|---|---|
| High step-over height with slipping hazards | Low-profile threshold for easy entry |
| Hard to reach corners during weekly cleaning | Smooth wall surrounds that wipe down fast |
| Bulky design that swallows limited floor space | Open feel that makes small rooms look huge |
First, we carefully demolish the existing fixture without damaging your surrounding walls. This step requires muscle and precision because those old basins are incredibly heavy. Our crew handles all the heavy lifting so you do not strain your muscles.
Then, we check the subfloor underneath for any hidden moisture damage. This critical inspection ensures that your new base sits on a rock-solid foundation. We fix any soft spots before moving forward to the next phase.
Next, we adapt your waste lines to handle a faster flow of water. This adjustment prevents annoying puddles from forming around your feet while you wash. We install high-quality valves that keep your water temperature perfectly stable.
After that, we position the new pan securely against the studs. This process involves precise leveling so the water drains away exactly like it should. You will never have to worry about standing water causing mold or mildew.
Now, we seal the walls with durable, waterproof materials that look absolutely stunning. These modern surrounds come in various patterns to match your personal style perfectly. You get the look of expensive stone without the high maintenance of grout lines.
Finally, we mount your chosen hardware, including custom showerheads and sturdy grab bars. These final touches combine safety with a fresh, updated look. Once we finish, our team cleans up every speck of dust before we leave.
Living in a quiet community like Gary, Minnesota means you appreciate honest, hard-working service. Our small-town values guide how we treat every single homeowner we meet. We know that your home is your biggest investment, and we treat it with respect.
With a local population of around 280 people, we probably know some of your neighbors. This close-knit vibe means our reputation is on the line with every job we do. We strive to deliver top-notch results that make our community proud.
Since the median household income here is about $77,500, we know you want real value for your hard-earned money. We offer fair, transparent pricing that fits your budget without cutting any corners. Our team serves the entire 56545 area with pride and dedication.
Typically, we can complete the entire transformation in just a few days. This rapid turnaround time minimizes the disruption to your daily household routine. You will be using your beautiful new setup before you know it.
Of course, some custom jobs might require a little extra time for complex tiling. However, we always give you a clear timeline before we strike a single hammer. This honest communication keeps you in the loop from start to finish.
Actually, most modern home buyers prefer a spacious walk-in stall over a dusty unused basin. This upgrade makes your property much more appealing to people of all age groups. It is a smart investment that pays off when you decide to sell.
On top of that, it makes your master suite feel like a private oasis. This touch of style can be the exact feature that seals the deal for a buyer. You get to enjoy the upgrade now, and cash in on it later.
Imagine walking into a bright, open washroom that feels like a luxury resort every single day. This simple change can turn your hectic mornings into a peaceful, refreshing experience. Our skilled crew is ready to bring this vision to life for you.
To make things easy, we offer a completely free in-home consultation to discuss your ideas. We will look at your current setup, take precise measurements, and explain your options. This friendly visit comes with absolutely no obligation to buy.
So, why wait to make your daily routine safer and much more enjoyable? Contact us today to request your free estimate and take the first step. We cannot wait to help you build the wash space you have always wanted.
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 Gary 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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