Our Magee crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Simpson County within days.
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Maybe you feel trapped by a bulky basin that you never even fill with water anymore. Many homeowners realize that their daily routine involves a quick rinse rather than a long soak. Because of this, swapping that old-fashioned tub for a sleek, walk-in option makes complete sense for modern life.
This simple upgrade instantly transforms your whole space. Suddenly, you get a bright area that feels twice as big as before. Transforming your basin into a walk-in stall also makes your daily routine much safer and faster.
Our team travels right to your door to handle this exact project. We offer a completely free estimate to help you plan without any stress. You will see how easy it is to change your home for the better.
To begin with, safety plays a huge role in why people make this change. Stepping over a high porcelain wall with wet feet is a recipe for a nasty slip. By removing that barrier, you create a seamless entry point that keeps everyone in your household safe.
On top of that, cleaning a flat floor is ten times easier than scrubbing grime out of deep corners. You will spend less time on your knees with a scrub brush and more time actually enjoying your home. This change gives you back your valuable weekend hours.
Additionally, this upgrade modernizes the entire look of your property. Buyers love seeing a contemporary stall with beautiful tile work instead of a stained, outdated basin. It boosts the overall value of your house while making it look like a high-end hotel.
| Old Setup Problems | New Upgrade Benefits |
|---|---|
| High step-over hazard | Low-profile, safe entry |
| Hard to clean corners | Sleek, wipe-down surfaces | Open, airy space |
First, we inspect the existing plumbing lines behind your walls to ensure everything is solid. Sometimes old pipes need a little love before we install the new base. This attention to detail prevents future leaks from ruining your ceiling downstairs.
Next, we carefully extract the heavy cast iron or acrylic fixture without damaging your floorboards. This part of the job requires serious muscle and experience. We handle the heavy lifting so you do not have to strain your back.
Then, we seal the wet zone with advanced waterproofing membranes. This step is crucial because Mississippi humidity can cause mold behind walls if things are not sealed tight. We make sure your new setup stays dry and healthy for decades.
Now, you get to choose the gorgeous details that reflect your personal style. You can opt for beautiful ceramic tile, low-maintenance acrylic surrounds, or modern stone patterns. This choice lets you create a custom look that matches your budget perfectly.
Besides the walls, you can add comfortable built-in seating and sturdy grab bars. These features do not have to look clinical or boring. Modern fixtures offer incredible support while maintaining a very stylish, high-end appearance.
After that, think about the glass doors or simple curtain rods. Frameless glass doors look absolutely stunning because they let natural light bounce around the room. Which means your small space will suddenly feel like a spacious oasis.
To elevate the experience, consider a rain head fixture or a handheld wand. Having a flexible hose makes washing pets or cleaning the walls incredibly simple. This practical feature adds immense daily utility to your setup.
Furthermore, we can install recessed shelving directly into the wall cavity. This keeps your shampoos and soaps off the floor and neatly organized. No more knocking over bottles with your elbows while trying to wash your hair.
Naturally, we understand the homes in this beautiful region of the Magnolia State. Many houses in the local 39111 area feature classic layouts that require specialized plumbing adjustments. Our team knows how to navigate these older structures with ease.
With a local population of 4,301 people, community trust means everything to us. We treat your home with the utmost respect because you are our neighbor. Our goal is to deliver top-tier craftsmanship that makes our town proud.
Considering the median household income of $30,072 in this area, we focus on providing affordable options. We believe everyone deserves a beautiful, functional washroom without breaking the bank. That is why we offer flexible solutions tailored to your financial goals.
Because we live and work here, we know the local permit offices inside and out. We take care of all the red tape so you do not have to worry about paperwork. This hassle-free approach saves you time and keeps your project on schedule.
As a result of our thorough planning, your project will fly by smoothly. We minimize dust and disruption so your daily life can continue as normal. You will barely notice we are there until you see the gorgeous final result.
Honestly, trying to tackle this job on your own can lead to expensive disasters. Water damage is incredibly unforgiving, and a single mistake can ruin your subfloor. Hiring seasoned professionals guarantees that the job gets done right the first time.
Moreover, we bring all the specialized tools required for heavy demolition and precise leveling. If your floor is slightly uneven, we fix it before laying down the new base. This precision ensures that water drains perfectly every single time.
Finally, our work comes with peace of mind that you simply cannot get from a weekend project. You can sit back, relax, and watch your vision come to life. We stand behind our craftsmanship because we build things to last.
Perhaps you are still wondering if this change is right for your household budget. The best way to find out is to invite us over for a friendly chat. We will look at your space and give you clear, honest options.
This initial consultation will not cost you a single penny. We provide a detailed estimate with absolutely no pressure to make a decision on the spot. We want you to feel confident and informed every step of the way.
So, why wait to enjoy the safety and beauty of a modern walk-in setup? Reach out to us today to schedule your complimentary on-site evaluation. Let us help you turn your old washroom into your favorite room in the house!
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 Magee 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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