Our Tyro crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Davidson 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. Actually, many homeowners find themselves stuck with an outdated, bulky basin that nobody in the house even uses for soaking anymore. Choosing to swap that old water-guzzling tub for a sleek, walk-in washing space makes your daily routine much safer and faster.
This smart home improvement project instantly opens up your entire washroom. By removing the unused tub, you gain valuable floor space and create a layout that feels incredibly open. Plus, we handle the whole process from start to finish so you do not have to worry about a thing.
Our team of local builders specializes in transforming these cramped spaces into beautiful, functional walk-in stalls. Right now, we are offering a completely free on-site estimate to help you plan this exciting upgrade. You can easily claim this offer today and take the first step toward a more practical home.
Think about how much time you waste scrubbing those hard-to-reach corners and dirty grout lines around your old porcelain basin. Modern acrylic pans and wall panels resist mold and mildew growth, which means you spend way less time cleaning on your hands and knees. This simple change gives you hours of your weekend back.
Besides saving you physical labor, a low-threshold entry dramatically reduces the risk of slips and falls in the wet area. Family members of all ages can step in and out with absolute confidence and peace of mind. Here is a quick look at how these two setups compare when it comes to daily use:
| Feature | Old High-Wall Tub | Modern Walk-In Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over Height | Usually 14 to 18 inches | Only 1 to 3 inches |
| Required Maintenance | High scrubbing, heavy grout care | Simple wipe-down, non-porous |
| Visual Impact | Blocks light, feels cramped | Opens up room, looks airy |
| Water Efficiency | Uses up to 80 gallons per fill | Eco-friendly flow rates |
On top of those practical perks, you will notice a huge difference in how spacious your washroom looks. Glass doors allow natural light to bounce around the room instead of being blocked by a heavy, dark shower curtain. This visually doubles your square footage without moving any structural walls.
When you decide to make this transition, you get to customize every single detail of the new setup. From modern matte black fixtures to built-in corner caddies, your new wash space can match your personal taste perfectly. We help you choose the best materials that fit your budget while ensuring a high-end look.
For extra safety, we can install sturdy grab bars that blend seamlessly with your chosen hardware finish. Built-in benches or fold-down seats provide a comfortable place to relax while you rinse off. These thoughtful additions ensure your washroom remains fully functional for decades to come.
To give you a better idea of the options, we put together a list of the most popular upgrades our customers love. These features combine practical utility with a touch of everyday luxury:
Naturally, our experienced installers make sure every component fits together perfectly to prevent any future water leaks. We use top-tier sealant technology to guarantee a completely watertight barrier behind your new walls. This professional attention to detail protects your subfloors from expensive moisture damage.
You might dread the thought of having subcontractors mess up your home for weeks on end. Fortunately, our streamlined demolition and installation process usually takes just a few days to complete. We respect your property, clean up our mess daily, and work quickly to minimize any disruption to your routine.
First, our crew carefully extracts the old cast iron or steel basin without damaging your existing surround. Next, we inspect the underlying wood structure and plumbing lines to ensure everything is sturdy and dry. After making any necessary updates, we install the brand-new pan and connect the drain system.
Finally, we mount the beautiful new wall panels and install your chosen fixtures with absolute precision. Once we complete the final cleanup, we walk you through the space to show you how to care for your new investment. You will be amazed at how quickly we can transform your old washroom into a modern oasis.
We love working right here in Tyro, North Carolina, helping our neighbors improve their homes one step at a time. This beautiful community in the heart of the Tar Heel State features a wonderful population of about 3,903 friendly residents. Living here offers a peaceful, tight-knit atmosphere that we are proud to support with our top-notch services.
Since the median household income in this local area sits around $56,196, we know how important it is to get real value for your hard-earned money. Our pricing is straightforward, honest, and designed to fit comfortably within your family budget. We serve homeowners across the local ZIP codes, bringing reliable craftsmanship right to your doorstep.
By hiring a local business, you get personalized service from people who understand the local building codes and housing styles. We treat your home with the same care and respect we would show to our own families. Let us help you increase your property value and make your daily life a whole lot easier.
Are you ready to stop struggling with that old, outdated basin and upgrade to a beautiful walk-in wash space? Getting started is incredibly simple and will not cost you a single penny up front. We will visit your home, measure your current setup, and provide you with a detailed, no-obligation written estimate.
During our visit, we can look at material samples together and discuss the best layout options for your specific layout. This helps you make an informed decision without any high-pressure sales tactics or hidden fees. We believe in honest communication and letting our quality work speak for itself.
Do not wait any longer to enjoy a safer, more modern, and incredibly easy-to-clean bathroom. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and discover how affordable this transformation can be. We look forward to helping you build the home of your dreams!
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 Tyro 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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