Our Saint Matthews crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Calhoun County within days.
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Your old cast iron or acrylic basin is probably taking up way too much real estate in your bathroom right now.
By swapping that bulky tub for an open walk-in stall, you instantly open up the room and make daily washing much easier.
This clever swap changes how you use your home every single morning.
Maybe you are tired of scrubbing those high walls or tripping over the ledge just to wash your hair.
Opting for a modern stall gives you a much safer setup that actually fits your busy lifestyle.
We help homeowners transition their bathrooms into functional spaces without any of the typical remodeling headaches.
When you make this change, you also get to customize the entire look with beautiful new wall surrounds and modern fixtures.
This means you no longer have to settle for outdated colors or stained grout lines.
Our team comes right to your door to plan this layout with you for absolutely zero cost.
Most people rarely take full baths anymore because we all live such fast-paced lives.
Which means you are likely standing inside a slippery, curved basin every day just to take a quick rinse.
Converting that space into a flat-floor stall gives you more foot room and better stability.
Safety is another huge factor that makes this upgrade a smart move for your household.
Since the threshold of a modern pan is only a few inches high, you greatly reduce the risk of slips and falls.
This change keeps you independent in your own home for many more years to come.
On top of that, cleaning a flat wall system is a absolute breeze compared to scrubbing old porcelain basins.
You can say goodbye to harsh chemicals and painful kneeling on the hard floor.
A simple wipe-down is all it takes to keep your new setup looking brand new.
To help you see the value of this home upgrade, we put together a quick comparison of what you gain.
This table shows how a modern stall stacks up against your old basin setup.
| Feature | Old Traditional Basin | New Walk-In Stall |
|---|---|---|
| Threshold Height | Usually 14 to 18 inches high | Typically 3 inches or lower |
| Floor Space | Narrow, curved, and slippery | Wide, flat, and textured for grip |
| Maintenance | Hard-to-reach corners and grout lines | Smooth, non-porous acrylic panels |
| Safety Options | Hard to install secure grab bars | Built-in seating and sturdy handrails |
As you can see, the benefits of upgrading go far beyond just looks.
You get a much safer environment that also makes your daily routine feel like a spa visit.
It is a practical upgrade that adds immediate value to your daily life.
Every home is unique, so we do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to your bathroom.
You can choose from different wall textures, colors, and faucet styles to match your personal taste.
This lets you design a space that feels incredibly cozy and stylish without breaking the bank.
If you need extra help with balance, we can easily add secure grab bars and built-in bench seating.
These features do not have to look clinical or boring either.
We use modern finishes like brushed nickel and matte black to keep things looking highly attractive.
Additionally, you can choose low-barrier or even zero-barrier pans for wheelchair accessibility.
This ensures that anyone in your family can use the space with complete peace of mind.
Our local crew knows exactly how to configure these systems for maximum utility.
Working in Calhoun County has given us deep insight into the regional housing styles here.
Many homes near the historic areas of Saint Matthews, South Carolina feature older plumbing systems that require careful handling.
We know how to navigate these older structures without causing unexpected damage to your property.
Whether your home is a classic ranch or a newer build, we adapt our installation process to fit your specific subfloor.
With a local population of 2,410 people, we treat every customer like our close neighbor.
We understand the local water conditions and choose materials that resist mineral buildup over time.
Since the median household income in this zip code of 29135 is around $39,130, we focus on cost-effective solutions.
You do not have to spend a fortune to get a durable, high-quality washing area.
We provide honest, transparent estimates so you can plan your budget without any hidden surprises.
First, our friendly team arrives at your home to measure your existing footprint and inspect the plumbing.
This initial visit is completely free, and we answer any questions you might have about the transition.
We want you to feel fully informed before making any decisions.
Next, we carefully remove your old heavy basin and inspect the wood underneath for any hidden water damage.
If we find any rot, we repair it right away so your new floor is rock-solid.
This step is crucial for preventing future leaks and mold growth behind your walls.
Finally, we install your new slip-resistant pan, waterproof wall panels, and premium fixtures.
Most of our projects are completed in just a couple of days, meaning minimal disruption to your household.
You will be enjoying your brand new, easy-access space before you know it.
While we love this upgrade, we always want to keep things completely honest with you.
One downside is that losing the only soaking basin in your house could affect resale value if a future buyer has toddlers.
However, if you have another bathroom with a tub, this swap is a total no-brainer.
Another thing to consider is that cheap DIY kits often crack or leak if not leveled perfectly.
That is why hiring experienced hands is so important for long-term satisfaction.
We make sure your drainage is pitched perfectly so water never pools on your floor.
On the bright side, the daily convenience and peace of mind you gain far outweigh these minor considerations.
No more dreading your morning wash or worrying about slipping on wet porcelain surfaces.
It is a simple change that makes a massive positive impact on your physical well-being.
Now is the perfect time to stop struggling with an outdated, cramped bathroom layout.
Our team is ready to help you design a beautiful, accessible space that you will love using every day.
We handle all the heavy lifting, plumbing adjustments, and cleanup from start to finish.
By requesting a free quote, you get a clear breakdown of the costs with zero obligation to buy.
We come directly to your home, look at your current setup, and give you practical options.
Contact us today to schedule your visit and take the first step toward a safer, more open home.
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 Saint Matthews 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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