Harvester homes and this kind of project
A tub-to-shower conversion in Harvester means working in 1970s to 1990s ranches and two-stories, so on our first visit we look at drain access from below, the condition of the valve and whether a window sits in the tub wall.
The housing stock here: 1970s to 1990s ranches and two-stories in established subdivisions, with some newer infill.
One-piece fiberglass units were set before the walls were framed and have to be cut out in sections.
What we find inside Harvester homes
Closed kitchens with soffits, fluorescent box lighting and peninsula layouts are common. Removing soffits and opening a wall changes these homes a great deal.
One-piece fiberglass tubs, cultured marble vanity tops and corner whirlpools define bathrooms in Harvester homes of this period. Tile was often set over moisture-resistant drywall, which has since failed. Everything wet gets rebuilt from the studs.
What is included
We keep Harvester 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 across Harvester, from the Highway 94 and Jungermann Road area to neighborhoods along Harvester Road and Caulks Hill Road.
What we watch for
One-piece fiberglass tub units in Harvester 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.
Working on leafy, established subdivision lots, as we do in Harvester, we plan access for a plumber and a tile setter before the first delivery arrives.
Permits and approvals in Harvester
In Harvester, a tub-to-shower conversion is reviewed by St. Charles County, because Harvester is unincorporated. What follows is a plumbing inspection for the upsized drain.
Being inside the house, this project is unlikely to need sign-off from subdivision trustees in some neighborhoods, but we confirm any rules on containers and work hours.
Schedule and getting to you
Most Harvester clients see one to two weeks of construction for a tub-to-shower conversion.
Harvester is a little under half an hour by I-70 or Highway 364 from our Wentzville base. We plan crew days and deliveries around that drive so you get full working days on site.
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 Harvester; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Harvester
We price tub-to-shower conversions in Harvester 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 Harvester page.
Tub-to-Shower Conversions in Harvester: common questions
How long does a tub-to-shower conversion take in Harvester?
One to two weeks, plus glass lead time. In Harvester, permit review by St. Charles County, because Harvester is unincorporated and material lead times affect the start date more than our calendar does.
Who will be working in my Harvester 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 St. Charles County, because Harvester is unincorporated requires them.
Will removing the tub hurt resale?
Not if another tub remains in the house. If this is the only one, think about who is likely to buy your home.
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