Why homeowners swap the tub
The usual reasons are practical. The tub is dated or damaged, nobody takes baths, or a lower entry is easier on knees and balance. A shower in the same footprint also tends to feel bigger and is simpler to keep clean.
Showers are the center of Chris's work. He has been building them for decades, and a conversion pulls together everything he does well: opening up the old tub area, framing, setting tile, fitting the enclosure and finishing the trim.
What a conversion involves
Taking out a tub is not just a swap. The surround, the wall behind it and the floor under it all get a look, and Chris plans the new shower around what he finds. A typical conversion can include:
Removing the old tub and surround
Repairing or rebuilding the wall and floor behind it
A tiled shower or a shower enclosure, depending on your preference
New fixtures and a fresh finish on the walls around it
Matching the floor and trim so the room looks like one project
Not ready to lose the tub?
Not every bathroom needs a conversion. If you like the tub but the surround is tired, Chris also rebuilds tub surrounds. When he looks at the space, he will tell you what he thinks makes sense for the room and how you use it, then quote the version you choose.
Work you can see the result of
Theresa R. on Yelp had Chris take a tub and shower in a 70 year old bathroom from awful to amazing. Michael Riley on Google had a shower enclosure installed and called out the customer service. Both describe the same thing: a bathroom that was a problem becomes one nobody thinks about, because it works.
Chris serves Tecumseh, Adrian, Blissfield, Clinton, Onsted, Hudson and Morenci in Lenawee County, and Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Chelsea, Dexter, Milan and Manchester in Washtenaw County. The person who writes your quote is the one who does the work.
Service areas | Remodeling in Saline | Remodeling in Ypsilanti
Planning the quote
When Chris visits, he looks at the tub area, the walls and floor around it, and the rest of the bathroom. Bring your questions: what you want the shower to feel like, any mobility needs, and whether you want to update the vanity or floor at the same time. He will explain what he sees and what he would do.
You get a written quote from the person who will do the work, so there is no handoff and no surprise crew. If you decide to go further than the shower, the same quote can grow into a full bathroom remodel.
How it works
Four steps, the same on every job.
Call or send the quote form.
Chris visits the space.
You get his written quote.
Chris does the work.
What customers say
“Chris took a bathroom tub/shower in a 70 year old bathroom from awful to amazing! Highly recommended professional”
Theresa R. (Yelp)
“Chris provides excellent customer service!!!!”
Michael Riley (Google)
“If you HIRE me, you GET me. I'm not only the one pushing the pen to create your custom quote, but also the one overseeing the work.”
Chris Nevins, owner
Common questions
How much does it cost to convert a tub to a shower?
The cost depends on the size of the space, whether you want tile or an enclosure, and what Chris finds behind the old tub. He looks at your bathroom and gives you a custom written quote, not a number over the phone.
How long does a tub-to-shower conversion take?
Chris sets the schedule in your written quote after seeing the space. He works one job at a time and stays until it is done, so your bathroom is not left half finished while he is somewhere else.
Can a tub be replaced with a walk-in shower?
In most bathrooms, yes. Chris checks the space, the wall and the floor first, then tells you how he would build it. Showers are his niche.
Do I need a permit to convert a tub to a shower?
Permits come from your city or township building department. Chris will tell you what your project needs when he looks at the space, so you know before work starts.
Is a walk-in shower better for older homeowners?
Many people find a low entry easier than stepping over a tub wall. Chris can talk through what suits your bathroom and your needs when he visits.
Who does tub-to-shower conversions near Tecumseh and Ann Arbor?
Nevins Home Improvement in Tecumseh. Chris Nevins is a licensed Michigan Residential Builder (#2101170214) serving Lenawee and Washtenaw Counties.
Call (517) 605-4488 or send a quote request. Chris will get back to you personally.