Tub to Shower Conversion in Garner, NC
Tub to shower conversion in Garner for compact hall baths with a five-foot tub that's hard to step into. 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 Garner: what to know
Tub to shower conversion in Garner is a natural fit for the town's many 1960s to 1980s homes, where the main bathroom often has a five-foot tub in a small room. Replacing that tub with a low-threshold shower base, new walls and a glass door makes the room safer and easier to use without changing its footprint.
Because many Garner homes are on crawl spaces, moving the drain to suit the shower base is usually done from underneath, which is simpler and less disruptive than cutting a slab. Older homes may need the supply lines to the new valve replaced at the same time.
In a house with only one full bathroom, think about whether you want to give up the only tub. If there's a second bath with a tub, or no one in the house uses a tub, it's an easy call.
What shapes a project in Garner
Single-bath homes
In a home with one full bath, plan how long you'll be without a shower and whether you want to keep a tub.
Crawl space access
Drain relocation is often done from the crawl space, keeping the work simpler.
Permits
Moving the drain and installing a new valve generally require a permit from the Town of Garner.
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 supply lines feeding the old tub need replacing too
- 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 Garner: common questions
Can I convert my only bathtub to a shower?
You can, but consider who uses the house. Families with young children, and future buyers, may want a tub.
How long will I be without a shower?
Prefab conversions can be done in a few days of work. Tiled showers take longer because of curing time.
Do I need a permit for a tub to shower conversion in Garner?
Usually, when the drain or valve changes. Check with the Town of Garner.
Will a shower fit where my tub is?
Yes, typically. A five-foot alcove gives you a shower about 60 inches wide.
Do you install showers?
No. We connect you with an independent local contractor.
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