Our Royville crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Allen County within days.
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Do you hate climbing over a high tub wall just to wash yourself? This local renovation service lets you swap that old ceramic basin for a sleek walk-in bathing zone.
Now is the time to ditch that rusty tub for a fresh washing stall that keeps you safe. Which means you can finally enjoy your daily routine without any risky slipping hazards.
Old tubs cause endless headaches when you try to clean them every single weekend. Consequently, our skilled crew removes that old fixture to install a gorgeous walk-in washing stall.
This massive change gives your restroom a luxurious feel while making daily hygiene much easier. Therefore, you get a gorgeous wash space that adds massive value to your house.
Allen County features neighborhoods where homes often need bathroom updates to stay modern and functional. Meanwhile, the region houses plenty of residents looking for smart ways to improve their property.
Families here appreciate quality work that fits right into their busy daily schedules without any major fuss. That lets you relax while local pros handle all the heavy lifting and messy demolition work.
Have you thought about how much easier getting clean could be with a barrier-free shower stall? This smart remodeling choice brings total peace of mind every single morning.
Furthermore, removing that heavy basin opens up your floor plan and gives your room more breathing room. Because of this upgrade, your bathroom feels bigger and brighter right away.
Acrylic wall surrounds keep your bathing area looking fresh without demanding endless hours of scrubbing. On top of that, these tough surfaces resist mold and mildew better than cheap tile grout.
You can pick from various colors and textures to match your personal style and room decor. This ensures your newly updated wash zone looks custom-made for your specific taste.
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Low Threshold | Prevents tripping and falling hazards |
| Acrylic Walls | Makes cleaning fast and easy |
| Glass Doors | Brightens up your entire room |
| Grab Bars | Provides sturdy balance support |
Slipping on wet porcelain happens way too often in traditional bathing setups across Indiana homes. Fortunately, our custom stall designs include slip-resistant flooring to keep your family completely secure.
Adding built-in seating lets you sit comfortably while the warm water washes away your stress. This thoughtful addition transforms a basic chore into a truly relaxing daily retreat.
Are you wondering how long this messy project takes from start to finish? Most standard bathroom swaps finish in just a few days so you avoid major inconveniences.
First, our crew tears out the outdated tub and hauls away all the heavy debris. Next, we check the subfloor for any hidden water damage before installing the brand-new shower base.
Plumbing lines often need adjustments to fit modern fixtures and ensure proper water drainage. Our licensed technicians handle all pipe modifications safely to prevent any future leaks.
Waterproofing membranes go up behind the walls to protect your drywall from moisture damage over time. This vital step guarantees your new bathing zone stays solid and dry for decades.
Gorgeous glass enclosures keep water inside the basin while adding a modern touch to your decor. Meanwhile, stylish chrome fixtures provide reliable water pressure for your daily morning routine.
Every single detail gets checked twice before we clean up the workspace and hand over the keys. You instantly gain a stunning new wash area that makes your friends totally jealous.
Worried about the dust and noise during the construction phase of your project? Our polite workers use heavy plastic sheeting to keep dust out of the rest of your house.
We clean up our mess every single afternoon so you can still live your life in peace. That gives you total peace of mind while workers transform your outdated washing space.
Upgrading your bathroom might seem pricey upfront but it pays off when you sell your house. Home buyers love walking into a fresh bathing stall instead of an old stained tub.
Plus, you save money on medical bills by preventing dangerous slips and falls in the bathroom. This smart investment protects your physical health and your financial future at the same time.
Hiring out-of-town contractors usually leads to poor communication and shoddy craftsmanship on your property. Instead, choosing neighborhood experts guarantees you get honest answers and dependable service.
We know local building codes inside and out to ensure your remodel passes every inspection easily. That lets you sleep soundly knowing your new shower meets all safety standards.
Are you ready to swap that dated basin for a gorgeous modern washing enclosure? Taking action right now puts you one step closer to your dream bathroom setup.
You deserve a safe and beautiful space to start your busy mornings off right. Requesting your free estimate today helps you plan your budget without any hidden surprises.
Our friendly estimator visits your home to measure the space and discuss your design preferences. We listen closely to your ideas before giving you a clear and honest price quote.
There is zero pressure to buy anything on the spot during our friendly consultation visit. You get all the facts and figures needed to make the best choice for your household.
Do not wait another month to fix that annoying and outdated bathtub in your home. Reach out to our local crew right now to schedule your free project estimate.
Let us help you build the safe and stylish washing space you have always wanted. Contact our team today and discover how affordable upgrading your bathroom can truly 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 Royville 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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