Our Ottawa crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Franklin County within days.
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You probably stare at that clunky porcelain basin every single morning wondering why it takes up so much space. Swapping that high-walled tub for a sleek walk-in unit transforms your daily routine into a total breeze.
Most people in Franklin County keep those old tubs just because they were there when they bought the place. Removing that massive eyesore opens up your floor plan in ways you never thought possible.
Instead of climbing over slippery edges, you simply step into a modern space that feels like a spa retreat. This makes bathing way safer for everyone in the family, especially if you have bad knees or mobility issues.
Beyond the safety perks, you gain a massive amount of visual room that makes a small room feel twice as large. You definitely deserve a setup that matches your active lifestyle rather than one that feels like a relic from the past.
The median household income around here is about $47,334, which means you need smart upgrades that boost value without breaking the bank. Replacing a clunky tub with a modern, low-threshold stall is one of the smartest investments for your property.
When we start this project, we carefully pull out the heavy cast iron or fiberglass shell that sits in your wet zone. We check the plumbing lines to make sure everything flows perfectly under the floorboards of your home.
| Benefit | Feature |
| Increased floor space | Removing bulky tub basins |
| Better accessibility | Low threshold entry systems |
| Visual openness | Glass panel shower enclosures |
| Lower maintenance | Non-porous wall materials |
Once the old unit is gone, we install a waterproof membrane system to keep your subfloor bone-dry for years. You will appreciate the peace of mind that comes with knowing the job is done right the first time.
After the membrane is set, we lay down a sturdy pan that directs water straight to the drain. You can choose from various tile patterns or solid surface panels that provide a high level of coziness for your feet.
Selecting the right fixtures is where the fun really begins for your renovation project. You might want a rainfall shower head that mimics a gentle downpour or a handheld sprayer for easier cleaning.
Because you live in the 66067 area, you likely have access to some great local suppliers for high-quality hardware. We help you choose materials that stand up to hard water while keeping a nice shine for years.
Glass doors are a fantastic way to keep the splash inside while showing off the beautiful interior of your new enclosure. This creates a sense of luxury that makes your bathroom look like it belongs in a fancy magazine.
You should prioritize materials that are easy to scrub down so you spend less time cleaning and more time relaxing. Ceramic or porcelain tiles are classic choices that offer a high degree of sturdiness against daily wear and tear.
Alternatively, solid wall panels offer a seamless look without any grout lines to scrub after a long week. This keeps your space looking pristine and avoids the typical grime buildup that makes old bathrooms look dingy.
If your bathroom feels tight, adding a light-colored surround can make the whole area feel airy and bright. We often suggest adding a built-in bench or a corner shelf to hold all your shampoos and soaps neatly.
This keeps your shampoo bottles off the floor and makes your morning routine much smoother. You will love having a designated spot for everything so the area stays tidy without any extra effort on your part.
Ottawa, Kansas, is a place where people really care about their homes and their neighbors. With a population of 12,275, you get that small-town vibe while still having access to all the modern services you need.
It feels great to support local contractors who understand the specific needs of homeowners in this part of the state. We bring all our own tools and expertise so you do not have to worry about a thing while we work.
You can trust that we treat your home with the same respect as if it were our own. We keep the dust contained and make sure the path to the bathroom is clear throughout the renovation process.
If you are tired of that awkward tub, now is the time to finally do something about it. You can reach out to get a free estimate that breaks down all the costs clearly.
We walk you through every stage so there are no hidden surprises along the way to your new bathroom. This is your chance to turn a cramped space into a functional masterpiece that serves your needs perfectly.
First, we come by to look at the current plumbing and measure the dimensions of your bathroom. Then, we sit down to discuss the styles and colors that fit your personal taste.
Once we agree on the plan, we order the materials and schedule a time that works for your calendar. We try to be as quiet and efficient as possible so we do not disrupt your life.
Finally, we finish the install and do a full walkthrough with you to ensure everything is perfect. You will be amazed at how quickly your bathroom changes from a storage spot into a spa-like paradise.
Attempting this kind of plumbing work on your own often leads to leaks behind the walls. You might think you are saving money, but a single pipe mishap can cost way more than the professional quote.
It is better to have a pro handle the structural changes so you get a watertight finish. You stay free from stress while we handle the heavy lifting and the technical plumbing connections for you.
You fill out the simple request form to let us know you want to chat about your project. We respond quickly to set up a time to visit your residence in the county.
During the visit, we take notes on your vision and show you samples of what we can do. You get a firm price quote that stays the same throughout the project, keeping your budget on track.
You deserve a home that functions perfectly and reflects your personal sense of style every single day. Do not settle for a tub you never use when you could have a walk-in unit today.
Imagine walking into your bathroom and seeing a beautiful open stall instead of that bulky old basin. Your morning routine becomes faster and much more pleasant with easy access to your soap and water.
Your guests will notice the change immediately when they visit your home for holidays or parties. It makes your house look updated and well-maintained without needing a full-scale renovation of the entire floor.
You will find that the resale value of your property also gets a nice little boost. Most buyers today prefer modern, walk-in shower options over old-school tubs that take up too much precious square footage.
You have all the information you need to make the right choice for your bathroom upgrade. Just let us know when you are ready to start and we will get the ball rolling immediately.
There is no pressure and no obligation when you ask for your free estimate today. We love helping folks in the area transform their homes into the beautiful spaces they always wanted.
Go ahead and reach out so we can discuss the perfect layout for your home. You will be surprised by how much difference a simple change in the bathroom makes for your daily life.
You are just one step away from finishing that bathroom project you have been putting off for months. We look forward to seeing the final result of your beautiful new shower space very soon.
When you invest in your home, you invest in your own happiness and comfort. Let us help you create a space that you will enjoy using every single morning for years to come.
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 Ottawa 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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