Our Parkers crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Pulaski County within days.
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You probably stare at that old, high-walled basin every single day and wonder why on earth you still have to climb over it just to rinse off. Indeed, many homes in Pulaski County were built during an era when soaking tubs were the standard, but today our busy lives demand something much faster and safer. By swapping out that bulky, outdated tub for a sleek, walk-in stall, you instantly open up your room and make your daily routine ten times easier.
Naturally, making this kind of change might feel like a massive undertaking that will disrupt your entire household for weeks. Fortunately, our local team specializes in completing this exact upgrade quickly and without the typical mess that comes with a full remodel. We will guide you through every single step, from choosing the right durable materials to final cleanup, ensuring you get a space that fits your daily needs perfectly.
To help you visualize what is possible for your home, we have put together a handy comparison table of the most popular setup options we install.
| Feature | Low-Threshold Entry | Barrier-Free Roll-In |
|---|---|---|
| Step-in Height | Usually 2 to 5 inches | Completely flat, flush with floor |
| Best For | General modernizing and ease | Maximum accessibility and wheelchairs |
| Visual Appeal | Sleek, minimalist look | Seamless, ultra-modern design |
This means you can choose the exact level of accessibility and style that makes sense for your family. If you are ready to see how this change can transform your home, we invite you to request a completely free estimate from us today.
First of all, safety is the number one reason most homeowners decide to make this change. Stepping over a slippery, high ledge when your feet are wet is a recipe for a nasty slip and fall. By removing that barrier, you create a much safer environment for everyone in the house, from young kids to aging grandparents who want to stay independent.
In addition to safety, you will notice that your entire bathroom suddenly feels twice as big as it did before. Because a glass-enclosed walk-in unit allows light to flow freely through the space, it tricks your eyes into seeing a much wider, brighter room. This simple visual trick can turn a cramped, dark corner into a peaceful oasis where you actually enjoy spending your mornings.
On top of that, cleaning becomes a total breeze when you get rid of those old, moldy grout lines and hard-to-reach tub corners. Modern acrylic and composite wall panels resist soap scum and grime, which means you spend less time scrubbing on your hands and knees and more time relaxing. You will finally have a sparkling clean space with just a quick wipe down once a week.
Before any work begins, we come out to your home to take precise measurements and discuss your specific vision. During this initial visit, we look at your existing plumbing layout to make sure everything will line up perfectly without costly rerouting. This careful planning stage ensures that we do not run into any nasty surprises once we start removing your old fixtures.
Next comes the demolition phase, which we handle with the utmost respect for your property. We carefully break down and haul away your heavy old iron or acrylic soaking tub, taking great care not to damage your surrounding walls or flooring. Our crew keeps the work area clean and contained so that dust does not spread throughout the rest of your living space.
Once the old unit is gone, we inspect the subfloor and wall studs for any hidden water damage or rot that needs fixing. After ensuring a solid foundation, we install the new slip-resistant base, run the high-quality supply lines, and mount your chosen wall surrounds. Finally, we seal every joint with commercial-grade silicone and install your new hardware, showerhead, and optional safety grab bars.
Since every homeowner has different tastes, we offer a wide variety of wall patterns, colors, and hardware finishes. You can choose a classic subway tile look without any of the maintenance hassle, or go for a bold, modern stone pattern. This freedom allows you to match your new setup with the existing decor of your home seamlessly.
Besides the main panels, you can customize your new space with several functional accessories that improve your daily comfort. For instance, we can install built-in corner caddies for your shampoos, built-in shaving steps, or even a sturdy fold-down bench seat. These small touches transform a simple utility space into a highly personalized zone tailored just for you.
Which means you do not have to settle for a cookie-cutter solution that does not fit your lifestyle. We work closely with you to design a configuration that balances gorgeous looks with practical, everyday usability. Our goal is to deliver a finished project that makes you smile every time you walk through the bathroom door.
Understandably, many people worry that losing access to their primary bathroom will disrupt their lives for weeks on end. Fortunately, our experienced crew has streamlined this specific process down to a science, often finishing the job in just a couple of days. We show up on time, work efficiently, and stay focused on your project until it is completely done.
This rapid turnaround time is possible because we use custom-measured systems that fit perfectly into your existing alcove. We do not have to rebuild your entire room from scratch, which saves you both time and a significant amount of money. You get a beautiful, brand-new look without the headache of a long, drawn-out construction zone in your home.
However, we never sacrifice quality for speed, ensuring that every seal is watertight and every fixture is perfectly level. We treat your home as if it were our own, double-checking our work at every stage of the installation. Once we finish, we do a thorough walkthrough with you to ensure you are completely thrilled with the final result.
When you choose to work with a local business like ours, you are supporting neighbors who care about the community. This area in Arkansas, located in Pulaski County with its close-knit population of 3,555 residents, deserves the absolute best home improvement services available. We take immense pride in helping local families upgrade their living spaces with durable, reliable work that stands the test of time.
This dedication to quality craftsmanship means we use only the finest materials that resist chipping, cracking, and fading over the years. We know the local water conditions and building codes inside and out, which ensures your project is fully compliant and built to last. You can rest easy knowing your investment is protected by our solid local reputation and commitment to excellence.
Now is the perfect time to take the first step toward a safer, more beautiful home. Contact us today to request your completely free, no-obligation estimate, and let us show you how affordable and easy this transformation can be!
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 Parkers 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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