Our McIntosh crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Marion County within days.
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Getting stuck climbing over a giant, slippery barrier every single morning feels like a hassle you just do not need anymore.
If you are tired of that outdated basin taking up all your space, a quick switch to a walk-in setup will change your life.
Honestly, this simple swap makes your whole bathroom feel twice as big instantly.
Now, nobody actually has time for long, useless soaking sessions in our busy modern lives.
Which means you are likely wasting precious square footage on a dusty basin that barely gets any real use.
Making the change to a spacious, step-in option gives you back your freedom and speeds up your mornings.
Fortunately, our dedicated crew travels directly to your home to look at your current layout and plan the perfect upgrade.
We will sit down with you to design a beautiful, accessible washing space that fits your budget perfectly.
You can grab a free estimate today to see how easy this transformation can be for your home.
Safety should always come first in the wettest room of your home.
By removing that tall, dangerous ledge, you drastically lower the risk of slips and nasty falls.
This simple change brings immense peace of mind to everyone in the household, from kids to grandparents.
On top of that, cleaning a flat, modern floor is a total breeze compared to scrubbing old porcelain grime.
You will spend way less time on your knees with harsh chemicals trying to reach weird corners.
Instead, high-quality acrylic walls and modern pans wipe clean with just a quick spray and a soft cloth.
To help you compare the two styles, we put together a quick look at how they stack up against each other.
| Feature | Old High-Walled Basin | Modern Low-Step Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Step-in Height | Usually 14 to 18 inches | Barely 3 to 5 inches |
| Floor Space Usage | Cramped and narrow | Open and spacious |
| Maintenance Effort | Hard scrubbing required | Quick wipe down |
Choosing this upgrade also boosts the overall value of your property.
Most modern home buyers actively look for sleek, accessible washing spaces rather than dusty, unused soaking basins.
This means your investment pays off both in daily enjoyment and in future resale value.
Your new space does not have to look like a boring hospital room.
We offer gorgeous stone patterns and tile-look panels that bring incredible style to your home.
These durable materials resist mold and mildew while keeping their shine for decades.
Additionally, you can choose from high-end rainfall showerheads, sliding glass doors, or even built-in benches.
Adding a sturdy seat lets you relax completely while washing the day away under warm water.
We customize every single detail to match your exact taste and physical needs.
Sturdy grab bars do not have to look ugly or industrial anymore.
Modern grab bars blend beautifully with your chosen faucets while providing rock-solid support when you need it.
We anchor these safety devices directly into the wall studs for maximum reliability.
Furthermore, low-profile thresholds make entering and exiting your new stall completely effortless.
We can even install slip-resistant textured floors to ensure you always have secure footing under soapy water.
These smart features keep you independent in your own home for many years to come.
Many homeowners worry that remodeling their bathroom will turn into a messy, month-long nightmare.
Actually, our experienced team usually wraps up the main demo and installation in just a couple of days.
We protect your floors with drop cloths and clean up every speck of dust before we leave.
First, we carefully remove your old cast iron or steel basin without damaging the surrounding drywall.
Then, we inspect the subfloor underneath to fix any hidden water damage or rot before moving forward.
This crucial step ensures your new foundation is solid and completely leak-free.
Next, we update the plumbing lines to match your new drain location and install the new pan.
Once the walls are sealed and the fixtures are connected, we test everything thoroughly to guarantee perfect water flow.
You get a beautiful, fully functional space without the stress of a endless construction zone.
Living in a quiet, historic gem like McIntosh, Florida means enjoying a slower, peaceful pace of life.
With a cozy local population of around 376 residents, keeping homes safe and comfortable is deeply important to this tight-knit community.
Our professional services help local families upgrade their properties while preserving the classic charm of their homes.
Many houses in the 32664 ZIP code area feature unique plumbing layouts that require experienced, hands-on care.
Since the local median household income sits around $53,214, we focus on providing highly affordable remodeling solutions.
We work hard to deliver premium results that fit comfortably within your household budget.
Because we are local, we understand the specific water conditions and building codes of our beautiful Sunshine State.
We never use cheap, cookie-cutter kits that crack under pressure or leak behind your walls.
Our team brings top-tier craftsmanship directly to your doorstep with friendly, neighborly service.
Do not wait until a slip or fall forces you to make a sudden, stressful change to your home.
Taking action now lets you design a space that offers incredible convenience and modern style on your own terms.
We make the entire planning process incredibly simple and completely stress-free from start to finish.
When you contact us, we schedule a convenient time to visit your home and look at your bathroom.
We will measure your space, show you beautiful material samples, and write up a detailed, honest quote.
This assessment comes with absolutely zero obligation, giving you all the facts you need to make the right choice.
Ready to finally trade that old, clunky tub for a beautiful, modern walk-in option?
Reach out to our friendly team right now to request your completely free project estimate.
Let us help you build a safer, more beautiful bathroom that you will love using every single day.
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 McIntosh 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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