Our McHenry crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in McHenry County within days.
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If you feel trapped by an old, high-walled basin that makes daily washing a chore, swapping it out for a modern walk-in stall will instantly transform your daily routine. This smart upgrade maximizes your floor space while removing serious tripping hazards. Let us help you design a beautiful, accessible wash area with a free estimate tailored to your exact budget.
Most of us simply do not have the time for long, deep baths anymore. Instead, we rush through a quick wash before running out the door. Getting rid of that dusty old basin lets you reclaim valuable square footage. This change breathes new life into a cramped, dark room.
Stepping over a high porcelain ledge when you are sleepy can lead to nasty slips. By contrast, a low-profile base offers a much safer entry point. This modification helps everyone in the family stay safe, from young kids to grandparents. You will instantly feel more secure during your morning routine.
Cleaning a giant porcelain basin requires you to bend over and scrub forever. Replacing that monster with sleek, non-porous wall panels means you can say goodbye to moldy grout lines. A quick wipe down is all it takes to keep things sparkling. This saves your back from unnecessary pain every single week.
Choosing a local team means you get people who understand the unique plumbing quirks of homes in our region. Our skilled technicians handle the entire tear-out and installation process with absolute care. We make sure every pipe aligns perfectly so you never have to worry about hidden water leaks behind your drywall. This professional touch guarantees peace of mind for decades to come.
To help you visualize the transformation, we compiled a quick comparison of what you stand to gain from this specific home improvement project:
| Feature | Old High-Walled Tub | New Walk-In Shower |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold Height | 14 to 18 inches to step over | Nearly flat or very low threshold |
| Maintenance Needs | Heavy scrubbing of deep corners | Easy wipe-down wall systems |
| Visual Impact | Makes the room look smaller | Creates an open, airy atmosphere |
| Water Usage | Fills up dozens of gallons | Highly efficient direct drainage |
Every homeowner has different tastes, which is why we offer highly customizable options. You can choose from built-in seating, modern grab bars, and recessed shelving for your soaps. These functional upgrades turn a simple washroom into a personalized oasis. You deserve a setup that matches your lifestyle perfectly.
Working with us also means we keep the disruption to your daily life as minimal as possible. We work fast because we know how frustrating it is to live without a working washroom. Our crew cleans up every speck of dust before we pack up our tools. This leaves you with nothing to do but enjoy your gorgeous new setup.
We are incredibly proud to serve the hardworking residents of this beautiful region in the heart of McHenry County. Nestled along the scenic Fox River, this vibrant community of 26,740 people boasts a rich history of strong family neighborhoods. With a solid median household income of $72,574, local families deserve top-tier home improvements that protect their hard-earned investments. We regularly travel throughout the area to help folks upgrade their properties.
Whether your home is located in the bustling center or the quieter outskirts, we have you covered. Our trucks frequently navigate the streets of ZIP codes 60050 and 60051 to deliver top-notch craftsmanship. We treat every home in Illinois as if it were our own. This dedication ensures you get a final product that stands up to the coldest Midwestern winters.
Our deep knowledge of regional building codes means your project will always be fully compliant and safe. We pull the correct permits and follow every local regulation to the letter. This attention to detail protects the resale value of your property. You can rest easy knowing the job is done right the first time.
Modern acrylic surrounds offer the look of expensive stone without any of the heavy maintenance. These durable materials resist cracking and chipping over years of daily use. This means your walls will look brand new for a very long time. You will love how much brighter the entire room feels with these fresh surfaces.
Low-barrier pans are the foundation of a modern walk-in setup. They channel water directly to the drain to prevent any pooling on your floor. This keeps your bathroom dry and safe from moisture damage. It is a simple feature that delivers massive benefits for your daily comfort.
Installing a sliding glass door adds a touch of modern class while keeping water exactly where it belongs. These heavy-duty glass panels glide smoothly along metal tracks. This setup eliminates the need for annoying, moldy plastic curtains. You get a clean look that instantly elevates the entire room.
Adding a hand-held sprayer gives you ultimate control over your washing experience. It makes rinsing off soap incredibly easy and simplifies cleaning the walls too. On top of that, it provides extra flexibility for people with limited mobility. This small addition makes a world of difference in your daily routine.
We start by coming directly to your house to evaluate your current bathroom layout. This visit allows us to take precise measurements and listen to your design ideas. We look at your existing pipe setup to ensure a smooth transition. This thorough inspection prevents unexpected surprises once the construction work begins.
After we assess the space, we provide you with a detailed, no-obligation estimate. This transparent pricing shows you exactly where your money goes. We believe in honest communication without any pushy sales tactics. This lets you make an informed decision at your own pace.
Once you approve the plan, we schedule the installation at a time that works best for your busy calendar. Our team arrives on time with all the necessary materials. We work efficiently to minimize noise and mess. This professional approach keeps the stress of home remodeling to an absolute minimum.
Delaying this project only means more days of struggling with an outdated, unsafe washing setup. You do not have to live with a bathroom that fails to meet your needs. Taking the first step toward a safer and more beautiful home is incredibly simple. We are ready to help you bring your vision to life.
Reach out to us today to schedule your complimentary on-site consultation. Our friendly experts will answer all your questions and help you choose the best layout for your space. This free, no-pressure quote gives you the exact blueprint for your upgrade. Let us handle the hard work while you look forward to a stunning new space.
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 McHenry 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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