Wildwood homes and this kind of project
A tub-to-shower conversion in Wildwood means working in custom homes on large wooded lots and rural estates, 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: 1980s to 2000s custom and semi-custom homes on large wooded lots, newer town-center development and rural estates.
In larger homes this is usually done in guest baths while the primary gets a full rebuild.
What we find inside Wildwood homes
Expect spacious homes with two-story great rooms, extensive oak trim and dated kitchens. Millwork updates, stair balustrade replacement and kitchen redesign are typical.
Primary bathrooms in Wildwood 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 Wildwood 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 across Wildwood, from neighborhoods along Highway 109 and Manchester Road to estates near Babler State Park and Wildwood Town Center.
What we watch for
On slab-level baths in Wildwood, the drain is in concrete. Upsizing it means chipping a small section of slab, which we price up front.
Site logistics matter: Wildwood has steep, wooded acreage where tree and grading rules apply, so we agree with you where a plumber and a tile setter will park, store material and carry out debris.
Permits and approvals in Wildwood
Wildwood's zoning review and the St. Louis County permit process is where we file for a tub-to-shower conversion in Wildwood, and the job will see a plumbing inspection for the upsized drain.
Interior work like this normally does not involve the city's tree preservation and grading rules, though dumpsters and working hours sometimes do, and we check.
Schedule and getting to you
Most Wildwood clients see one to two weeks of construction for a tub-to-shower conversion.
Wildwood sits toward the edge of our range: I-64 to Chesterfield and then south on Highway 109, around 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 Wildwood; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Wildwood
We price tub-to-shower conversions in Wildwood from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.
- Tile versus panel walls, and how high they run.
- Glass: sliding bypass, hinged frameless, or a fixed panel with open entry.
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 Wildwood page.
Tub-to-Shower Conversions in Wildwood: common questions
How long does a tub-to-shower conversion take in Wildwood?
One to two weeks, plus glass lead time. For Wildwood we group trade visits to keep that schedule tight despite the drive.
Who will be working in my Wildwood 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 Wildwood's zoning review and the St. Louis County permit process 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.