"I have had several experiences with Blanton.’s over the past few years. I have been very pleased with their employees, teams, and, particularly, their overall business practices. Having had 2 basement floods in the past few years caused by hairpin holes in the pipes. They did a great job repairing/replacing all of my pipes, some electrical work, and HVAC, all in a timely and safe manner. The technicians would give descriptions and probable time/costs their tasks would require. They were polite! Only late yesterday afternoon, I called them to tell of a leak under my kitchen sink. The technicians were here at 8:30 am this morning, repaired the leak, AND advised me there was no charge. How many firms would do that!!!"
"Getting a walk in tub is expensive no matter who you use. My experience thus far is with installation only and I must say my install went great. It has been over a month and no issues with my tub so I cannot comment on repair process with American Standard."
"The staff was very professional. The repairs were done excellently. The painting was done very well. The staff was willing to work within my schedule. I would recommend without reservation."
"We called in a panic because our kitchen sink was leaking all over the floor and they came first thing the next morning . Not only were they fast and professional, but the repair was a lot less than I'd expect. Thank you for such a great experience !!!"
"Fantastic! Billy did a very professional job, I love my new bathroom and the way it came out. He demolished the room, installed a walk-in shower where there was a tub, tiled the floor, and shower. Installed new sink and toilet, painted. My new shower door is amazing."
"Simply outstanding. The office turned around the request in minutes, literally had the handyman available immediately. I couldn’t do it at that time but we scheduled fit the next morning. Kurt arrived promptly at 10a and after a quick discussion got right to work. We made some changes along the way as far as positioning of the tvs. Kurt redid as requested and was ready to get everything done absolutely correct. He was polite and casual, professional and personal. I have found a handyman service for life. K-Plus is the absolute best in the Sandhills."
"Fayetteville Flooring is AWESOME! They replaced our carpet in our upstairs bedroom in 2015 and we called them to replace our carpet in our great room in 2021 and my husband and I are VERY HAPPY with their work. The staff is incredibly welcoming and helpful with any questions that we had about all carpet styles. We would definitely recommend them to anyone."
"Since I had my entire bathroom done, i.e., new ceiling, floor, paint, vanity, toilet and above toilet cabinet and tub/shower converted to walk in shower, Lillian was extremely helpful in eliminating the stress of bringing this all together. The shower is beautiful as is everything else. We will be doing my husband's bathroom next year and plan on using Luxury Bath & Kitchens at that time as well. I highly recommend them."
Tub Shower Conversion questions, answered by experts
Medicare does not typically cover the cost of a walk-in shower. The federal health insurance program considers a walk-in shower to be a home alteration rather than a medical necessity, even though walk-in showers would assist many people who are eligible for Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicaid are more likely to cover the cost of a walk-in shower. It’s not a guarantee, even with a letter from a physician, and if reimbursement is authorized, it usually comes after the individual pays the upfront installation fee.
Most professional bathroom remodeling contractors take two to four hours to replace a shower door. The total time varies by the project's complexity and whether removal and disposal of a previous shower or tub are included in the project scope. Replacement also takes longer if you replace your shower door as a DIY project.
If you don’t replace your shower cartridge, it will eventually fail. As a shower cartridge starts to wear down, your showerhead will leak. This can foster the growth of mold and mildew. It can also corrode the inside of the shower valve. You may start having temperature and water pressure issues with your shower. Luckily, a replacement is relatively straightforward for a pro.
If there are no issues with the plumbing in your house or with the city’s water lines, then it may be possible for you to increase water pressure in your shower by cleaning or replacing your showerhead. For the latter, you should look for high-pressure showerheads with a flow rate as close to the maximum available, which is 2.5 gallons per minute (GPM).
Whether replacing a bathtub with a shower affects your home's value depends on several factors, with the most significant being whether it's the only tub in the house. Removing the sole bathtub can lower a home's value because many prospective buyers, particularly families with young children or pets, require at least one.
However, a tub-to-shower conversion can also increase home value. A modern walk-in shower is often seen as an upgrade in a secondary bathroom and can be a desirable feature for its accessibility and style, appealing to older homebuyers or those without children. The overall impact is also influenced by your local real estate market and its typical buyer demographic.
If your bathroom layout allows, installing both a freestanding bathtub and a separate shower can be an ideal solution that appeals to the widest range of potential buyers.
The Pinehurst, NC homeowners’ guide to tub and shower conversion services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Various factors affect the total tub-to-shower conversion cost in Atlanta, GA, including the size of the area, type of shower, materials, and labor fees.
No shower in your 1950s-style bathroom? Follow these six tips to transform your old bathtub into a contemporary walk-in shower that you and your family can use every day. Here’s what DIYers and homeowners need to know about tub-to-shower conversions.
