Our Hodges crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Franklin County within days.
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Are you tired of stepping over high porcelain walls just to get clean? Well, we swap those outdated basins for modern walk-in bathing stalls right in Franklin County.
This big change gives you a safer bathroom experience. Plus, your daily routine becomes much easier.
Slipping on wet ceramic is scary. Fortunately, our low-threshold options keep everyone secure.
This safety feature prevents nasty falls. Therefore, you gain total peace of mind every morning.
Most homes in the 35571 area have compact washrooms. However, our custom acrylic inserts make rooms feel huge.
This spatial trick lets you enjoy a much more open atmosphere. On top of that, your floor plan gets a stylish boost.
Money matters, especially with a median household income of around thirty-nine thousand dollars here. Yet, upgrading your washing space is surprisingly affordable.
This smart investment actually raises property value. Which means you get your cash back later.
Hidden fees ruin a good home improvement project. Consequently, we provide honest upfront numbers.
This clarity stops any budget stress. Thus, you can plan your finances without worry.
Old cast iron tubs weigh a ton. Still, our crew hauls them out quickly.
This heavy lifting happens without damaging your walls. As a result, your home stays completely clean.
Precision matters during plumbing adjustments. Therefore, we measure everything three times.
This exact fit stops leaks before they start. Consequently, your subfloor remains dry for decades.
| Feature | Old Bathing Tub | New Walk-in Stall |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | High step required | Flush or low entry |
| Cleaning Time | Scrubbing deep corners | Quick surface wipe |
| Safety Risk | Higher slip chance | Grab bars included |
This comparison shows clear advantages. Now, you can see why locals are ditching their old porcelain.
This table makes your decision simple. Therefore, choosing our service feels like a no-brainer.
Our regional water supply carries heavy minerals. Thankfully, our non-porous acrylic surfaces fight calcium deposits easily.
This protective barrier stops ugly stains from forming. As a result, you spend less time scrubbing on weekends.
Traditional tile setups trap mold in tiny spaces. Yet, our seamless wall surrounds eliminate grout entirely.
This smart design stops mildew growth cold. Thus, your shower stays fresh with minimal effort.
Many residents want to stay in their beloved family homes forever. Luckily, our zero-barrier designs support independent living gracefully.
This thoughtful layout removes physical hurdles. Consequently, your golden years stay comfortable and safe.
Standing for long periods gets tiring. Still, fold-down seats offer a relaxing spot to sit.
This ergonomic perk brings luxury to your washroom. Therefore, you enjoy a spa-like experience daily.
Living in a cozy spot with just over three hundred people means community trust is everything. Furthermore, we treat every local residence like our own home.
This neighborhood dedication drives us to do top-tier work. Hence, your project gets our absolute best effort.
Nobody wants workers in their house for weeks. Luckily, our efficient team finishes most swaps in just a couple of days.
This fast turnaround minimizes household disruption. Thus, your routine gets back to normal instantly.
Plain white walls look boring. Instead, you can pick from stunning marble patterns and granite textures.
This stylish upgrade mimics expensive stone without the high cost. As a result, your room looks exceptionally lavish.
Low water pressure ruins a good rinse. Thankfully, modern pressure-balanced valves fix that issue permanently.
This powerful spray wakes you up fast. Therefore, your morning routine becomes the best part of your day.
Water sneaks through tiny cracks if installers rush. Fortunately, our multi-layer moisture barriers stop leaks completely.
This careful waterproofing protects your structural framing. Thus, rot never ruins your investment.
Bargain bins often sell flimsy plastic that cracks under pressure. Meanwhile, our heavy-duty composites last a lifetime.
This superior durability saves you from costly repairs down the road. Consequently, you buy it once and enjoy it forever.
Wondering how much this transformation will cost your household? Well, finding out is completely free and takes very little time.
This no-obligation consultation gives you clear answers. Therefore, you can make an informed choice without any pressure.
Ready to upgrade your washing space into a modern sanctuary? Just contact us today to request your free quote right now.
This simple action starts your journey toward a better bathroom. Hence, you are just a click away from total remodeling satisfaction.
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 Hodges 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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