Replace Your Unused Tub With a Shower You’ll Actually Enjoy
If no one in your household uses the bathtub, it may be taking up valuable space without serving a useful purpose. A tub-to-shower conversion replaces the existing tub with a more open and practical shower while making use of the same general footprint.
Shenkman Construction helps homeowners throughout Nipomo, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and surrounding Central Coast communities create showers that are easier to enter, simpler to maintain, and better suited to the way they live today.
Why Convert a Bathtub Into a Shower?
A Practical Upgrade for Comfort, Safety and Daily Use
Homeowners choose tub-to-shower conversions for many different reasons. Some want a more modern bathroom, while others need to make bathing easier and reduce the difficulty of stepping over a high tub wall.
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- The bathtub is rarely or never used
- Getting in and out of the tub is difficult
- A larger shower would be more comfortable
- The existing tub or surround looks dated
- The bathroom needs better accessibility
- Easier cleaning and maintenance
- A walk-in shower better suits your routine
A well-planned conversion can make the bathroom feel more open while improving one of the most frequently used areas of the home.
From Outdated Bathtub To Comfortable Walk-In Shower
We guide you through each stage of the conversion with careful planning, clear communication, and close attention to waterproofing, accessibility, and long-term performance.
Consultation
We review your existing bathtub area and discuss your design goals, budget, accessibility needs, and preferred shower features.
Design & Selections
We help you choose the shower layout, tile or wall system, glass, fixtures, storage, seating, and safety features.
Tub Removal & Inspection
We carefully remove the existing bathtub and surround, then inspect the plumbing, walls, and subfloor before rebuilding the space.
Waterproofing & Installation
We complete necessary plumbing work, install the waterproofing system, and build your new shower with proper drainage and durable finishes.
Finishing & Walkthrough
We install the glass, fixtures, trim, and accessories, then review the completed shower with you before the project is finished.
Make Your Shower Easier and Safer to Use
For many homeowners, the main reason for removing a bathtub is easier access. Stepping over a high tub wall can become uncomfortable or unsafe due to age, injury, limited mobility, or balance concerns.
Depending on your needs and available space, your new shower may include:
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- A low or minimal threshold
- Grab bars placed where they are most useful
- A built-in or fold-down seat
- A handheld showerhead
- Slip-resistant flooring
- Wider entry access
- Easy-to-reach controls
- Additional lighting
These features can be incorporated without making the bathroom feel institutional. The result can be both attractive and easier to use.
Meet Brandon Shenkman
A Hands-On Approach to Your Remodel
As the owner of Shenkman Construction, Brandon believes homeowners deserve honest guidance, clear communication, and careful workmanship throughout the remodeling process. He takes the time to understand what you want to improve and helps ensure your new shower is designed around comfort, function, and lasting quality.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion Advice and Shower Remodeling Resources
Learn more about walk-in shower design, accessibility features, bathroom planning, permits, materials, timelines, and the decisions homeowners should consider before replacing a bathtub with a shower.
PROUDLY SERVING
The Central Coast of California
Shenkman Construction provides tub-to-shower conversions in Nipomo, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and nearby communities throughout San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.
What Homeowners Are Saying
Ready to Replace Your Bathtub With a Walk-In Shower?
Whether you want easier access, more room, a cleaner modern look, or a shower designed around changing mobility needs, Shenkman Construction can help you plan and complete the conversion.
Convert Your Unused Bathtub Into a New Shower
We Specialize in tub-to-shower conversions.
Do you have an older bathtub that nobody in your household is using anymore? Do you need to remove the bathtub for safety or accessibility reasons? How about transforming that dingy, old bathtub into a beautiful and safe-to-use, extra-large showering space? Converting your old bathtub into a new showering experience is what we do best!
Shenkman Construction Co. is a full service home remodeling contractor based out of Nipomo, California and serving San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. We specialize in converting old bathtubs into beautiful and new luxurious showers with all of the modern amenities you’d expect to have in modern shower. We’ll be able to remove your old bathtub and transform that empty space into a luxurious showering experience. Your new shower can include a shower wall surround, new glass shower enclosure, fixtures, shelving, waterproof lighting, seats, and more.
- Barrier free showers
- Low barrier showers
- Walk in showers
- Curb showers
- Glass enclosures
- Digital shower controllers
Why Are You Converting Your Bathtub Into A Shower?
There are a variety of reasons someone might want to convert an old bathtub into a new shower and there are a variety of solutions we can put together depending on your specific needs.
- Kids are all grown up and don’t need bath time anymore.
- Everyone in the household prefers showers.
- You have trouble getting in and out of a traditional bathtub.
- Tired of the dated look of your current bathtub.
Customize Your New Showering Experience
If you’ve been out of the “shower market” for many years you might not be aware of the current trends and even the technology that is now available when it comes to building the perfect showering experience.
If you’ve found a shower design you like in a friends home, a magazine, on TV or on the Internet, you’ve just found the local team that can bring your vision to life. If you need inspiration and ideas, you can put our bathroom remodeling experts to work on your project, just give us a call (805) 801-9718 and tell us what you’d like to do!
