Tub to Shower Conversion in Carrboro, NC
Tub to shower conversion in Carrboro for small older bathrooms and rentals near Chapel Hill. 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 Carrboro: what to know
Tub to shower conversion in Carrboro often happens in very small bathrooms. In mill houses and other older homes, the tub may take up most of the room. Replacing it with a shower makes the space easier to use and can make room for a better vanity or storage.
In older houses, removing an old tub often reveals years of water damage at the base of the walls or in the subfloor. Those repairs come first, then the new base, walls and glass.
For Carrboro rental owners, a durable one-piece base and solid wall panels mean less maintenance and faster turnovers between tenants than a tiled shower.
What shapes a project in Carrboro
Very small bathrooms
A shower can free up space in a tiny bath. Sliding glass or a curtain avoids door-swing conflicts.
Water damage behind old tubs
Expect repairs to framing or subfloor in older homes before the new shower goes in.
Permits
Drain and valve changes generally require a permit through the Town of Carrboro's Planning, Zoning and Inspections department.
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
- Repairs to framing or subfloor found under the old tub
- 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 Carrboro: common questions
Can I fit a shower in my tiny Carrboro bathroom?
Usually, in the tub's footprint. A shower often makes the room feel larger.
Is a tub to shower conversion good for a rental?
Often. Showers with one-piece bases and solid walls are durable and easy to clean.
Do I need a permit for a tub to shower conversion in Carrboro?
When the drain or valve changes, generally yes, through the Town of Carrboro's Planning, Zoning and Inspections department.
What if there's rot under my tub?
It's common in older homes. It's repaired before the new base goes in.
Do you do the work?
No. We connect you with an independent local contractor.
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