Tub-to-Shower Conversions in Town and Country, Missouri

Town and Country homes and this kind of project

Because Town and Country is made up of estate homes ranging from mid-century ranches to new custom builds, 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: estate homes from mid-century ranches to new custom construction on lots of an acre or more.

In larger homes this is usually done in guest baths while the primary gets a full rebuild.

What we find inside Town and Country homes

High-end kitchens, primary suites and full-house millwork packages. Older houses that have been added onto over the decades need systems evaluation, since wiring and ductwork can be a patchwork.

Primary bathrooms in Town and Country are large, and owners want them to feel like a spa: steam showers, freestanding tubs, heated floors, custom vanities and natural stone. Steam and stone each have technical requirements we design for from the beginning.

What is included

Our Town and Country conversions include tub and surround removal, drain upsizing to two inches, a new shower valve, framing corrections, blocking, backer and membrane, base, wall finish, glass and accessories, plus drywall and paint repair at the edges.

We take on tub-to-shower conversion work in and around estates along Mason, Clayton and Conway roads.

What we watch for

On slab-level baths in Town and Country, the drain is in concrete. Upsizing it means chipping a small section of slab, which we price up front.

Working on acre-plus lots with protected trees, as we do in Town and Country, we plan access for a plumber and a tile setter before the first delivery arrives.

Permits and approvals in Town and Country

For a tub-to-shower conversion at a Town and Country address, the paperwork goes to the City of Town and Country, with permits coordinated through St. Louis County. Expect a plumbing inspection for the upsized drain.

Interior work like this normally does not involve the city's architectural review and strict site rules, though dumpsters and working hours sometimes do, and we check.

Schedule and getting to you

Most Town and Country clients see one to two weeks of construction for a tub-to-shower conversion.

Town and Country is straight down I-64 to the I-270 area, about thirty-five minutes from our Wentzville base. We plan crew days and deliveries around that drive so you get full working days on site.

What moves the price in Town and Country

We price tub-to-shower conversions in Town and Country from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.

• Access to the drain from below. An unfinished basement under the bath makes the plumbing faster.
• Prefabricated base versus tiled pan.

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 Town and Country page.