Tub to Shower Conversion in Apex, NC
Tub to shower conversion in Apex for builder-grade tub-showers and unused garden tubs. Tell us about your bathroom and we connect you with a local contractor for a free estimate.
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Tub to Shower Conversion in Apex: what to know
Tub to shower conversion in Apex often replaces a one-piece fiberglass tub-shower. These units were standard in homes built during the town's growth from the 1990s onward. After twenty or more years, the finish is dull, the bottom is flexing or cracking, and the caulk line has failed. Converting to a low-threshold shower solves those problems and makes the bath easier to use.
Removing a one-piece unit usually means cutting it apart in place, since many were installed before the walls were finished and won't fit through the door. The new shower can be a prefab base and panels or a tiled shower on a waterproofed base, depending on budget and look.
Primary baths from the same period often have a garden tub that sits unused. Converting that space into a larger walk-in shower is one of the most common primary-bath projects in Apex.
What shapes a project in Apex
One-piece fiberglass units
These are cut out in sections. The wall framing behind them is usually exposed, which makes installing a new valve straightforward.
Garden tub conversions
Turning a deck-mounted soaking tub into shower space involves more demolition and plumbing changes than an alcove swap.
Permits
Relocating the drain or installing a new valve usually requires a permit from the Town of Apex.
What the job involves
- Tub, surround and damaged wall material removed
- Drain relocated for the new base and a shower valve installed
- Waterproofed base or tiled pan set
- Wall panels or tile, niche and trim
- Door, glass panel or curtain fitted last
For a fuller walkthrough of each step, see our guide to tub to shower conversion in Raleigh.
What affects the price
- Whether the old tub is a one-piece unit that has to be cut out
- Prefab base and panels versus a tiled shower
- How far the drain has to move
- Glass door or panel versus a curtain
- Repairs to framing or subfloor under the old tub
The contractor you're matched with gives you a written estimate after seeing the room.
Tub to Shower Conversion in Apex: common questions
Can a one-piece tub-shower be removed without damaging the walls?
It's usually cut into sections in place. Some drywall around the edges is typically replaced, then the new shower walls cover it.
Can I convert my Apex garden tub into a walk-in shower?
Often, yes. The contractor will check drain locations and whether the existing stall shower can be combined into the new space.
Do I need a permit for a tub to shower conversion in Apex?
When the drain moves or the valve changes, generally yes. Confirm with the Town of Apex.
How long will it take?
A few days for prefab systems; longer for tile, which needs curing time. Glass goes in last.
Are you the installer?
No. We pass your project to an independent local contractor who contacts you.
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