"I hired First State Bath for converting a bath tub to a walk-in shower. I feel so thankful to them from introduction through job completing. They listened carfully to my requests and proposed a small suggestion, but it turned out very special to my need. It was choice of 54" long instead of 60". It adds space for easy moving in the bathroom. It might have no impact to most people, but is very helpful and special in my situation. The project is worked out very well with on time, clean and high quality. They did great job at very reasonable cost."
"From start to finish the project was explained by Adam and Frank. I am so pleased with the new shower unit designed by Rodney, who is a wonderful salesman. Our goal was maintenance free bathroom on our 3rd floor and that is exactly what we were given. Thanks Coastal Bath Co."
"D&C was great, they were very quick and relatively clean. They showed us what they were doing along the process and were very transparent. The only things that we had some issue with was the initial glass installed had chips along the edges which were not caught until I pointed it out after they were installed. There was also some misalignment in the molding around the cut out for shampoo/soap as well as an excessive amount of caulk that was on this molding as well. There was also caulk that was on the glass as well. Overall they did a really good job, but there was definitely some detail that was missed"
"Dealing with Westshore has been professional and pleasant. We had a bathtub to walk in shower conversion done. There was a manufacturer defect in the first shower. Westshore promptly rescheduled a re/do completed beautifully by Nico and Clay. We were surprised at the high cost of this type of project but pleased with our dealings with everyone at Westshore and we are happy with our shower."
"Two shingles, which were improperly installed by the homebuilder, fell off the roof just before the remnants of a tropical storm came through. In addition, I was aware that the rubber seals on the plumbing vent roof flashings was deteriorating and needed to be fixed or replaced. I called Georgia at Spicer Brothers on a Thursday morning, and explained the urgency of my situation with the coming heavy rains. She worked with their projects manager to send a crew out that day. The repairmen who responded were experienced, and not only fixed the fallen shingles but also identified that surrounding shingles had been nailed improperly. They re-nailed several surrounding shingles and applied adhesive to reinforce the area as best as possible. The crew also installed permaboots over the plumbing vent flashings to prevent leaks. I was very happy with the service and price seemed reasonable, especially since they had to pull a crew off another job to respond to my emergency. I would definitely use them again for repairs and will look to them when it comes time to replace the roof. "
"Our plumbing technician was Ryan Carmean of Delaware Plumbing Professionals. He provided excellent customer service. He looked at a variety of plumbing issues in our house. He answered all our questions. After assessing the issues and the repairs needed, he promptly repaired them. One item on our list appeared to be disintegrating wax toilet rings on several toilets. We appreciated that he explained that the rings did not require replacement but rather the issue was simply that the toilet caulking had turned black/brown. He showed us how to clean it up. Besides repairing our leaking and running toilet, he also repaired several items in our bathtub. We will definitely ask for Ryan for any future plumbing problems. He was the consumate professional providing friendly, knowledgeable and honest customer service."
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction, from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate, with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large, or small the job. Call us today!
"I have been wanting an upgrade in my bathroom. Ron and his team at Ra barker were very helpful in the process of helping me choose the bathroom that best suits my liking. They worked fast and very efficiently! The results are amazing! It’s everything I wanted and more! I highly recommend Ra barker if you’re looking to remodel!!"
Bathtub Replacement questions, answered by experts
A good soaking tub will allow you to completely submerge yourself in the water, so it needs to be at least 20 inches deep. Luxury soaking tubs are 24 inches deep so that you can easily have enough space to be submerged in the water once the tub is full.
A peeling bathtub is not a good thing. It’s a sign that the finish is coming off, and continued exposure to water and cleaning products can continue to damage the finish and eventually the underlying structure of the tub. What starts as a few chips or flakes can worsen into large chunks peeling off.
Of the two most common and affordable bathtub materials, acrylic is notably better. Though fiberglass is cheaper, it is also more prone to scratching, chipping, fading, and cracking. Acrylic holds up better to wear and tear, cleaning, and sun exposure; the slight cost increase is usually worth the increased longevity.
The average cost to convert a tub to a shower is around $3,000, but prices can range from $1,000 to as high as $15,000. A more typical range is between $1,200 and $8,000. The final cost depends on several factors, including the amount of plumbing work required, the size of the shower, and the type of materials and fixtures chosen. A prefabricated shower stall is a more budget-friendly option, while a custom shower with features like luxury tiles, unique tiling, smart technology, or accessibility features will be at the higher end of the cost spectrum.
DIY installation of a walk-in tub is not recommended as it is a challenging and risky project that requires advanced plumbing knowledge. Professional installation is crucial to ensure a proper and safe setup, water-tight conditions, adherence to local building codes, and the preservation of your product's warranty.
The Camden, DE homeowners’ guide to bathtub replacements
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
We’ll cover the cost of replacing a shower or bathtub drain, whether you can tackle this repair yourself, and what other projects to consider along the way.
