Des Peres homes and this kind of project
Because Des Peres is made up of original ranches and the large new homes replacing them, the first thing we check for a tub-to-shower conversion here is drain access from below, the condition of the valve and whether a window sits in the tub wall.
The housing stock here: a mix of mid-century ranches and large homes built since 2000.
Cast iron tubs from this period are heavy to remove and often have a window above them.
What we find inside Des Peres homes
In original houses, whole-floor renovation is common. In new ones, work is personalization: built-ins, millwork and upgraded baths.
The pink, blue and green tile bathrooms of Des Peres's mid-century homes were set in mortar over wire lath, and they come out by the bucket. Underneath are cast iron and galvanized lines at the end of their service life. We replace piping, add a fan where none existed and rebuild.
What is included
We keep Des Peres conversions tidy: floor protection from the entry to the bath, a zip wall at the door, and the old tub cut up and carried out rather than dragged through your hallway.
We take on tub-to-shower conversion work in and around neighborhoods off Manchester, Ballas and Dougherty Ferry roads.
What we watch for
One-piece fiberglass tub units in Des Peres homes were set before the walls were framed, so they have to be cut out in sections. Behind them we regularly find no insulation on exterior walls, which we fix while it is open.
Site logistics matter: Des Peres has lots where coverage limits are a real constraint, so we agree with you where a plumber and a tile setter will park, store material and carry out debris.
Permits and approvals in Des Peres
For a tub-to-shower conversion at a Des Peres address, the paperwork goes to the City of Des Peres. Expect a plumbing inspection for the upsized drain.
Being inside the house, this project is unlikely to need sign-off from lot-coverage and height limits, but we confirm any rules on containers and work hours.
Schedule and getting to you
On site, a tub-to-shower conversion in Des Peres generally runs one to two weeks.
Des Peres sits toward the edge of our range: I-64 to I-270 south, about forty minutes. We group trade visits and deliveries carefully for projects at that distance, and we take them on when the scope justifies a dedicated crew.
What our tub-to-shower conversions looks like
Photographs from jobs we have built. We do not label photographs by town, so these may or may not be near Des Peres; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Des Peres
We price tub-to-shower conversions in Des Peres from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.
- Prefabricated base versus tiled pan.
- Tile versus panel walls, and how high they run.
More detail
Our step-by-step method for this work, and the factors that move its price, are laid out on the main tub-to-shower conversions page. More about the area is on our Des Peres page.
Tub-to-Shower Conversions in Des Peres: common questions
How long does a tub-to-shower conversion take in Des Peres?
One to two weeks, plus glass lead time. For Des Peres we group trade visits to keep that schedule tight despite the drive.
Who will be working in my Des Peres home during a tub-to-shower conversion?
A plumber and a tile setter, scheduled and supervised by one Henry Hill project lead who is your single point of contact. Licensed trades are used wherever the City of Des Peres requires them.
What about the window in my tub wall?
Common and solvable. We wrap the opening in waterproof membrane, slope the sill, and use a vinyl or composite window or glass block.
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