Our Kennard crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Washington County within days.
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You probably feel tired of stepping over that high, slippery ledge every single morning just to wash up. This daily obstacle course is not just annoying, it can actually be quite dangerous if you lose your footing. That is why swapping your bulky, outdated tub for a sleek, low-profile washing area makes perfect sense for your home.
Indeed, making this smart upgrade transforms your daily routine from a chore into a quick, refreshing pleasure. By choosing this modern layout, you immediately open up your bathroom space and make it feel much larger than it actually is. On top of that, you get a beautiful, clean design that matches your personal style perfectly.
Naturally, you might worry about the mess, the cost, or how long your bathroom will be out of commission during the remodel. Our team specializes in these fast, high-quality transformations, bringing all the tools and expertise right to your doorstep. If you want to see what is possible for your specific layout, we would love to visit your home and give you a free, no-obligation estimate today.
Think about how often you actually take a full bath these days compared to a quick, steaming wash. Most of us simply do not have the time to sit and soak, which means that giant porcelain basin is just wasting valuable real estate. By removing that old barrier, you create a spacious area that offers incredible convenience and a much safer environment for everyone in your household.
This smart swap also does wonders for your property value because modern home buyers heavily favor open, accessible designs over outdated fixtures. If you plan to stay in your home as you get older, this change ensures you can wash safely without worrying about falls. Which means you get to enjoy peace of mind today while investing in the future value of your house.
| Old Cast Iron Tub | Modern Low-Barrier Setup |
|---|---|
| High, dangerous step-over height | Easy, low-clearance entry point |
| Hard to clean deep corners | Sleek, wipe-clean acrylic walls |
| Takes up massive physical space | Creates an open, airy bathroom feel |
To make things even better, the upkeep on these modern setups is incredibly simple compared to scrubbing old grout lines on your hands and knees. We use high-performance, non-porous materials that resist mold, mildew, and stubborn grime. Consequently, you will spend far less time cleaning your bathroom and much more time actually enjoying your day.
When you decide to update your washing area, you get to choose from a massive variety of gorgeous fixtures and storage options. For instance, we can install built-in shelving, beautiful corner caddies, and even comfortable seating options for extra stability. This lets you design a highly functional setup that keeps all your shampoos and soaps organized and within arm's reach.
Besides the storage benefits, you also get to select from a wide range of modern wall surrounds that look just like real stone or high-end tile. This means you get the luxurious appearance of marble or granite without the heavy price tag or the endless maintenance. Ultimately, your new space will feel like a private spa retreat right in your own home.
Safety features do not have to look clinical or ugly either, as modern designs blend these elements seamlessly into the overall look. We can strategically place stylish grab bars that match your hardware, ensuring you always have a secure place to hold onto. Because of these smart design choices, your bathroom becomes a beautiful sanctuary where safety and gorgeous style coexist perfectly.
You might think a project like this takes weeks of noisy construction and endless dust floating through your hallways. Luckily, our efficient installation method bypasses all that stress because we custom-measure everything to fit your exact space before we even start. This precise planning allows us to complete the physical swap quickly, often in just a few days, keeping your life moving without major disruptions.
Our friendly local team handles every single step of the process, from carefully hauling away your heavy old cast iron basin to configuring the new plumbing lines. We treat your property with the utmost respect, laying down protective floor coverings and cleaning up every speck of dust before we leave. This attention to detail means you can sit back, relax, and watch your dream bathroom come to life without any of the typical remodeling headaches.
Living in a quiet, tight-knit community of about 383 residents in the local 68034 zip code area means you value reliable, honest craftsmanship from neighbors you can trust. With a healthy local median household income of around $70,000, homeowners here understand the true value of investing in high-quality home improvements that last for decades. We are proud to serve this wonderful corner of the Cornhusker State, bringing top-tier craftsmanship to every single project we touch.
Taking the first step toward your dream bathroom is much easier than you think, and it starts with a simple conversation. When you contact us, we will schedule a convenient time to visit your home, inspect your current layout, and discuss your specific needs. This personalized consultation ensures we understand exactly what you want so we can deliver a perfect result.
During our visit, we will show you beautiful material samples, explain your options, and answer any questions about the plumbing or design. This lets you make an informed decision without any pressure, knowing exactly what to expect from start to finish. Following our discussion, we will provide you with a detailed, completely free written quote that outlines the entire scope of work.
There is absolutely no risk or obligation, so you have nothing to lose by exploring the exciting possibilities for your home. Why spend another day struggling with an old, outdated wash basin when a gorgeous, modern solution is one click away? Reach out to our friendly team today to request your free estimate and take the first step toward a safer, more beautiful bathroom!
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 Kennard 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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