Our Morton crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Philadelphia County within days.
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Maybe you feel tired of stepping over that high, slippery ledge every single morning just to wash off the sleep. Many homes in our historic Philadelphia County neighborhood still have those deep, outdated basins that nobody actually uses for soaking anymore. This means you are wasting precious square footage and risking a nasty slip on a daily basis.
By upgrading to a sleek, low-profile basin alternative, you instantly create a safer and more open space. We come right to your home in the local 19070 ZIP code area to look at your current setup and give you a free estimate. This layout change will completely transform your daily routine from a chore into a quick, refreshing escape.
Naturally, you might worry about the mess and the cost of such a big swap. Our team specializes in taking out those bulky old cast iron or acrylic beasts and replacing them with beautiful, modern wall surrounds and flat bases. Here is a quick look at how this upgrade improves your home life:
| Old Setup Problems | New Walk-In Benefits |
|---|---|
| High step-over height causing trip hazards | Low-threshold entry for easy access |
| Hard to clean corners and grout lines | Non-porous acrylic walls that wipe down fast |
| Cramped feeling while standing up | More elbow room and a brighter layout |
Since our cozy borough has a population of about 2,666 people, we know our neighbors love keeping their properties in top shape. With a healthy median household income of $70,244, investing in your home helper spaces just makes sense for long-term value. On top of that, removing the outdated soaking tub is the number one request we get from folks who want to age in place safely.
If you plan to stay in your home forever, safety becomes your main priority. Slipping on wet porcelain is no joke, especially when you have to balance on one foot just to get out. Installing a modern, open-concept stall with built-in grab bars and a sturdy bench keeps you independent for years to come.
Besides the safety aspect, cleaning a massive, unused basin is a real pain in the back. Our new setups feature high-tech, mildew-resistant materials that do not require hours of scrubbing with harsh chemicals. This lets you spend your weekends relaxing instead of working on your knees with a scrub brush.
When we pull out the old fixture, we open up a world of design choices for your walls and fixtures. You can select gorgeous stone-patterned panels or classic subway tile designs that never go out of style. This means your bathroom will look like a high-end spa without the high-end price tag.
Additionally, we install top-tier hardware like rainfall showerheads and handheld sprayers for ultimate convenience. These features give you total control over your water flow, which makes washing your hair or rinsing the walls incredibly simple. You get a custom setup tailored exactly to your personal morning habits.
First, our team arrives at your doorstep to protect your floors and prepare the workspace. We take great care to minimize dust and disruption in your home because we respect your living space. Then, we carefully demolish the old, heavy tub and check the underlying wood for any hidden water damage or rot.
Once we ensure the subfloor is rock solid, we upgrade your plumbing drains to match the larger capacity of a modern stall. This crucial step prevents backups and ensures your new base drains perfectly every single time. After that, we secure the slip-resistant base directly to your floor joists for maximum stability.
Next, we install the waterproof wall panels and your choice of beautiful fixtures. We seal every seam with premium, heavy-duty silicone to guarantee a watertight fit that lasts for decades. Finally, we clean up every speck of dust so you can enjoy your new space immediately.
For added security, we can strategically place sturdy grab bars that blend beautifully with your hardware. These do not look like institutional hospital bars, but rather stylish accessories that offer solid support when you need it. Which means you get peace of mind without sacrificing the visual appeal of your freshly remodeled room.
Another fantastic option is a fold-down seat or a built-in corner bench. This feature lets you sit back and relax while you wash, adding an extra layer of comfort to your routine. It is the perfect solution for anyone dealing with joint pain or temporary injuries.
Many homeowners worry that their bathroom will be out of commission for weeks on end. Fortunately, our specialized installation process usually takes just one to two days from start to finish. This rapid turnaround means your daily life experiences minimal disruption while we perform the magic.
Regarding your budget, we provide clear, upfront pricing during our initial visit so you never face surprise fees. We believe in honest communication and high-quality craftsmanship, which is why our local reputation is so strong. Our free estimate helps you plan your finances without any pressure or obligation.
While DIY videos make this job look easy, improper waterproofing can ruin your home. A single slow leak behind the wall can cause thousands of dollars in mold remediation and structural repairs. Hiring our experienced team ensures the job gets done right the first time, protecting your biggest investment.
Depending on your bathroom size, we can install sliding glass doors or a classic curtain rod setup. Sliding doors keep the water completely contained and give the room a very sleek, modern appearance. On the other hand, a curtain offers a wider opening which is ideal for assisting loved ones.
We also offer low-threshold bases that are nearly flush with the bathroom floor. This design is perfect for wheelchair accessibility or for anyone who struggles with lifting their feet. It creates a seamless transition that looks incredibly modern and high-end.
Now is the perfect time to stop dreaming about a gorgeous new wash space and actually make it happen. We are proud to serve families throughout Morton, Pennsylvania, and we treat every home as if it were our own. Our friendly crew is ready to guide you through every choice, from colors to hardware finishes.
By requesting a free quote, you take the first step toward a safer, more beautiful home. We will visit your property, measure your current setup, and discuss all the layout possibilities that fit your budget. You have nothing to lose and a stunning, easy-to-clean space to gain.
Do not wait until a slip or fall forces your hand. Contact us today to schedule your convenient, no-pressure consultation with our local experts. Let us help you transform your bathroom into a functional oasis 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 Morton 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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