A tub-to-shower conversion opens the bath and removes the step-over. The change reworks the drain, the supply, and the floor.
The tub out
The old tub and the surround come out. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Burlington, the removal is the start.
The drain
The tub's drain gets reworked into the shower pan's drain. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Burlington, the drain is the rework.
The floor
The floor levels and the waterproofing go in for the pan. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Burlington, the pan is the base.
The walls
The shower walls and the glass replace the tub surround. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Burlington, the walls are the finish.
The fixtures
The shower valve and the head replace the tub faucet. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Burlington, the fixtures are the delivery.
The permits
The conversion needs the permit and the inspection. freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes In Burlington, the permit is the requirement.
The call
Convert the tub right. Call 888-217-3585 and Burlington, VT Home Plumbing Co will match you with a Burlington pro for the conversion.
Plumbing in Burlington: what to know
In Burlington, freezing winters put stress on exposed lines, and many older homes still have aging galvanized pipes. Pros in our network know the local quirks and bring the right parts on the first visit.
Across Chittenden County — from Winooski, South Burlington and Essex Junction to ZIP codes like 05401, 05408, 05405 — homeowners deal with the same kinds of issues. The tips above apply locally, and when a job goes beyond a quick fix, a vetted local pro is only a call away.
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