Tub to Shower Conversion Claremore, OK
C&A Roofing & Construction converts bathtubs to showers for homeowners in Claremore, OK and Rogers County. We pull the tub, rework the drain and valve, and build a waterproofed shower in the same alcove. It is the fastest way to modernize a dated bath and a common starting point for bathroom remodeling in Claremore.
What Gets Removed and What Stays
Out goes the tub, the surround, the tub spout and valve trim, and the wall board back to the studs. We check the framing and the subfloor while it is open, because a leaking tub shoe usually leaves rot at the plate that nobody knew about.
The alcove studs, the vanity, the toilet, and the flooring all stay unless they are damaged. Keeping the existing footprint is what makes this job short. Moving walls or fixtures turns it into a full room project, which belongs on the parent page rather than here.
Drain and Plumbing Changes
A tub drains at one end through a shoe and overflow. A shower drains through a single centered or linear drain, so the trap usually has to move and the overflow line gets capped. The valve also moves up: tub valves sit around 28 inches off the floor, shower valves around 48.
Where the drain moves depends on your foundation. Homes with a crawlspace are simple, since a plumber reworks the trap from below in a few hours. Slab homes need the concrete saw-cut, the line rerouted with proper fall, then the slab patched before tile. We confirm which one you have before we quote.
Shower Base Options After Tub Removal
An acrylic or solid surface base drops into the old alcove, installs in a day, and has no grout to maintain. Sizes match standard 60 by 30 or 60 by 32 inch tub openings, so it is the shortest path when the layout is not changing.
A tiled pan on a sloped mortar bed lets you pick any size, shape, and drain location, and it is the only way to get a truly custom look. It takes longer and lives or dies on the membrane underneath. Full waterproofing detail is covered on our walk-in shower installation page.
Keeping One Tub in the House for Resale
Before you convert, count the tubs. Appraisers and buyers with young kids want at least one bathing tub in the home. Converting the master while the hall bath keeps its tub is the safe move, and it is what we recommend on most two-bath houses in Claremore.
Single-bath homes are the exception. There, converting the only tub narrows your buyer pool, so we usually suggest a tub and shower combination instead. The demand pulling the other direction is real: Rogers County skews older, and stepping over a 16 inch tub wall is the fall risk that pushes most of our clients to convert. A 4 inch curb, a bench, and blocking for grab bars solves that while the walls are open.
Conversion Timeline
Day one is demolition and hauling the tub out. Day two is plumbing: moving the trap, raising the valve, and inspecting the framing. Day three is the pan and the waterproof membrane, then a flood test overnight.
Tile and grout take two to three days after that, and trim, the door, and the fixtures finish it. Glass is templated once tile is set and returns in one to two weeks, so you can use the shower with a curtain in the meantime. Slab drain relocation adds two days for cutting and patching.
Free In-Home Conversion Estimate
We look at the alcove, the drain, and the foundation type, then give you a firm scope. No charge, no obligation.
Tub to Shower Conversion Claremore, OK FAQs
How long does a tub to shower conversion take?
Most conversions run five to eight working days on site. Tub removal and plumbing changes take the first two days, the waterproofed pan needs a day plus cure time, and tile, grout, and trim fill the rest. Glass is templated after tile and installs a week or two later.
Can you convert a tub to a shower without moving the drain?
Sometimes. A tub drain sits at one end of the alcove, so it works for a shower with a linear drain along that wall. A centered round drain almost always means relocating the line, which on a slab requires cutting concrete and on a crawlspace does not.
Does removing a bathtub hurt resale value?
Only if it leaves the house with no tub at all. Buyers with small children look for one bathing tub somewhere in the home. Converting a rarely used hall or master tub while keeping another one is a neutral to positive move in Rogers County.
Can you convert a tub to a shower in a small bathroom?
Yes, and the footprint usually stays the same. A standard alcove tub is 60 by 30 inches, which is already a workable shower size. Removing the tub deck often makes the room feel larger because the sight line to the floor opens up.
How low can the shower entry be after a tub is removed?
A low curb of about 4 inches is standard and clears most mobility concerns compared to stepping over a 16 inch tub wall. A fully curbless entry is possible but needs the floor framing recessed or built up, which is a bigger structural change.
A conversion is one piece of bathroom remodeling in Claremore, and it sits alongside the rest of our home remodeling services. Dollar figures are in our remodel cost guide, and payment plans are available through our financing options.