Stepping over a high tub wall gets harder every year, and plenty of South Austin homeowners are ready to trade that old tub for a walk-in shower. As your local South Austin handyman team, Mr. Handyman of South Austin/Lakeway handles the full tub-to-shower conversion, from removing the old tub and surround to installing tile, glass, and fixtures that fit your bathroom's layout. Our crew measures your space first, then walks you through frameless glass options, bench seating, and grab bar placement before any demolition starts. Older Hill Country homes often have plumbing set at odd angles behind the tub, so we check the rough-in before quoting your tub to shower conversion. South Austin: Call today to get started.
Tub to Shower Conversion South Austin
Walk-In Showers Built for South Austin Bathrooms
Tub to Shower Conversion South Austin
Walk-In Showers Built for South Austin Bathrooms
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What Happens During Your Conversion
We start by shutting off the water and pulling the old tub, surround, and any water-damaged drywall down to the studs. That's when wall removal reveals whether cast iron pipes or older plumbing need attention before the new pan goes in. Once the frame is squared up, our team installs a waterproofing membrane, often a Schluter shower system, across every seam and corner. Grout repair and small drywall patches happen at this stage too, so the finished wall sits flat under tile. A tub to shower conversion moves fast when the framing behind the wall is solid; it slows down when we find surprises.
Tile work comes next, and most South Austin clients choose durable porcelain or natural stone for the shower walls, with a contrasting accent band or niche for shampoo and soap. Frameless glass panels replace the old shower curtain track, opening up the bathroom visually even in smaller spaces. Curbless showers work well in single-story homes with a slab foundation, though houses on a pier-and-beam foundation sometimes need a low-profile threshold instead. We handle fixture replacements, including the shower valve, showerhead, and any multi-head or body spray systems you've chosen, and we test water pressure and drainage before the glass goes in.
Central Texas water runs hard, so mineral buildup on glass and fixtures happens faster here than in a lot of regions. We seal grout lines and glass edges to slow that buildup and make weekly cleaning easier. Heated flooring and integrated lighting are common upgrades once the shower pan and walls are set, since wiring and underlayment go in before tile. A finished conversion typically wraps up in a few workdays once the material is on site, though older homes with a rotted subfloor can add time.
Get the South Austin Tub to Shower Conversion Service You Deserve With Mr. Handyman
Mr. Handyman of South Austin/Lakeway has worked on bathrooms in this area since 2009, and the five technicians on our remodeling crew average 15 years of trade experience between them. That matters on a tub to shower conversion because wall removal, waterproofing, and tile layout depend on judgment calls a manual can't cover. We've handled bathroom conversions in Lakeway, Bee Cave, and Spicewood, where slab foundations usually allow a curbless shower pan without extra framing work.
Homeowners near Kyle and San Marcos call us for the same reason: a tub to shower conversion is one part of a bigger remodeling project more often than not. We also handle kitchen and bathroom remodeling, flooring installation, and interior painting, so your shower upgrade can roll into a larger renovation without hiring a second contractor. We hold the licenses this trade requires and walk you through the project scope before we begin any demolition. If you're ready to talk through your bathroom and get it scheduled, schedule an appointment with our South Austin team.
Get the South Austin Tub to Shower Conversion Service You Deserve With Mr. Handyman
