Our Long Branch crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Panola County within days.
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You can finally get rid of that high, outdated wall you have to climb over every single morning just to wash up.
This smart home improvement swap replaces your old, deep basin with a walk-in stall.
By making this change, you gain a modern setup that fits your busy lifestyle much better.
Because let us be honest, nobody actually has time for long baths anymore.
Most of us just want a quick, refreshing wash under a steady stream of warm water.
Our professional team specializes in this exact swap to make your daily routine safer and much faster.
This hassle-free upgrade instantly transforms the entire look of your room.
Actually, it makes the whole space feel twice as big as it did before.
To get started, you can request a free estimate from us today.
First of all, you will save a massive amount of water.
Showering uses way less water than filling up a giant porcelain basin.
Which means your monthly utility bills will drop, leaving more cash in your wallet.
On top of that, cleaning becomes incredibly easy.
You will no longer have to bend over double to scrub grime out of hard-to-reach corners.
Instead, you just wipe down the flat walls and the low-profile pan with a squeegee.
For families with older members, this change is a total lifesaver.
A low threshold minimizes the risk of slips and dangerous falls in wet areas.
This simple modification offers peace of mind and keeps everyone in the house safe.
Now, let us talk about the cool design options you can choose from.
Acrylic surrounds represent one of the most popular choices because they resist mold and do not chip.
This choice keeps your maintenance routine simple and fast.
If you prefer a high-end look, solid surface panels offer a seamless appearance.
These beautiful composite walls mimic the appearance of natural stone without any of the annoying grout lines.
You get a gorgeous look that requires almost zero scrubbing.
Of course, traditional tile remains a classic option for custom designs.
You can mix and match colors and patterns to express your personal style.
Here is a quick comparison of the most common materials to help you decide:
| Material Type | Main Benefit | Maintenance Level |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic Panels | Affordable and fast install | Very Low |
| Solid Surface | Premium look, no grout | Low |
| Ceramic Tile | Highly customizable | Medium to High |
Naturally, you might worry about the mess and how long your bathroom will be out of commission.
Fortunately, our experienced crew works fast to minimize the disruption to your home.
We usually complete the demolition and the main installation within just a couple of days.
Initially, we carefully protect your floors before we tear out the old heavy iron or steel basin.
We inspect the exposed wood studs and the subfloor to make sure there is no hidden water damage.
If we find any rotted wood, we fix it right away so your new floor remains solid.
Next, we update the plumbing lines to match the new drain location.
This step is crucial because draining a wide stall requires different pipe alignments than an old tub.
Once the drain is set, we secure the slip-resistant pan and seal everything to prevent leaks.
To maximize your comfort, you can add some highly useful accessories during the build.
Grab bars provide extra stability when soapy floors get slick.
These sturdy handles blend right into the design so they look modern rather than institutional.
Additionally, a built-in bench or a folding seat offers a great place to relax.
This feature lets you sit down and wash without any strain.
It makes the whole experience feel like a private spa retreat.
Do not forget about adding built-in shelving or recessed niches for your shampoo bottles.
These storage cubbies keep your soaps off the floor and out of your way.
You will love having a clean, organized space where everything has its own designated spot.
Since we are local, we understand the homes in this beautiful part of East Texas.
Whether you live in a classic farmhouse or a newer ranch-style home, we know how to handle the local plumbing quirks.
Our team proudly serves the small, friendly community of Long Branch, Texas, where we treat our customers like neighbors.
With a local population of around 181 residents, we take great pride in our reputation here.
The households in this quiet area, located within the 75669 ZIP code, deserve top-notch craftsmanship.
We make sure our prices fit the local median household income so everyone can afford a safe home.
Because we live nearby, we can show up quickly to inspect your current layout.
You do not have to wait weeks for a big-city contractor to drive out to your property.
We bring our tools, our smiles, and our local pride directly to your doorstep.
Perhaps you are wondering about the total cost of this home improvement project.
Every bathroom is slightly different, which is why we offer no-obligation consultations.
We come to your home, measure your space, and give you an honest price on the spot.
This visit allows you to ask all your burning questions without any pressure.
We explain the entire process and help you choose the best fixtures for your budget.
You get a clear plan with no hidden fees or surprise charges later on.
To schedule your visit, simply reach out to us through our website.
We will find a convenient time that fits your busy schedule.
Let us help you transform your old bathroom into a beautiful, accessible oasis today!
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 Long Branch 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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