The most common sentence we hear in North Decatur goes something like this: nobody in this house has taken a bath in ten years. The mid-century subdivisions between Decatur and the North DeKalb corridor — brick ranches and split-levels near Mason Mill Park — are full of perfectly good tubs that nobody uses, sitting in bathrooms that could be so much better. The tub to shower conversion exists for exactly this house.
Tub to Shower Conversions in North Decatur
Here is how we do it. We remove the existing tub and assess what is underneath — the drain location, the condition of the subfloor, the state of the surrounding walls. Then we build a shower in that footprint: a properly sloped pan, full waterproofing on every surface, and tile or solid-surface walls that will not need attention for years. Most conversions in North Decatur become walk-in showers with a low curb or a curbless entry, a bench, and a handheld showerhead alongside the main head. We also add wood blocking inside the walls for grab bars, whether you want them now or later. It is a project that pays off in daily convenience and in long-term safety, and it usually takes far less time than a full gut remodel.
That said, plenty of North Decatur homeowners go further, and a full bathroom remodel lets us fix everything at once. The mid-century hall baths in these neighborhoods are often dark, cramped, and plumbed with materials that have reached the end of their life. We take the room to the studs, update supply lines and wiring, improve the ventilation — those old fan boxes are doing nothing — and rebuild with better light, better storage, and a layout that fits modern life. A bathroom renovation in North Decatur should respect the house, so we tend toward clean, timeless finishes: classic tile patterns, quality fixtures, nothing that will look tired in five years.
Full Bathroom Remodels for Mid-Century Homes
The custom tile shower is the centerpiece of most of these projects. Whether it is part of a conversion or a full remodel, we build it the same way: bonded waterproof system, correctly sloped pan, tile laid out with the pattern in mind from the first cut. Large-format porcelain for low maintenance, or a classic subway with a handmade feel — the structure underneath does not change.
Custom Tile Showers and Walk-In Designs
Small bathrooms and powder rooms round out the work. A powder room update — new vanity, better mirror, real lighting — is a one-to-two-week project that changes the feel of the whole main floor. Hall baths get the same space-smart treatment: every inch planned, storage built in, finishes that stand up to kids.
Small Bathroom and Powder Room Updates
Alpine Development Groups LLC is based in Austell, GA, and we serve North Decatur and the surrounding DeKalb County neighborhoods with our own in-house crew. Request your free in-home consultation, and we will look at your tub, your tile, and your timeline, and give you a plan that makes sense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does tub to shower conversions in North Decatur?
Alpine Development Groups LLC does. We are based in Austell, GA, and we do tub to shower conversions across DeKalb County, including North Decatur's mid-century neighborhoods near Mason Mill Park. Every conversion gets full waterproofing, a properly sloped pan, and blocking for grab bars.
Is a tub to shower conversion good for aging in place?
It is one of the best changes you can make. A walk-in shower with a low or curbless entry, a bench, and a handheld head is safer and easier to use than stepping over a tub wall. We add wood blocking inside the walls so grab bars can be installed now or any time later.
How long does a tub to shower conversion take?
Most conversions take about one to two weeks from demolition to finished tile. The timeline depends on the tile selection and whether the plumbing needs to move. We confirm the schedule at your free consultation and keep it.
Do you do full bathroom remodels in North Decatur too?
Yes. Many of our North Decatur projects start as a conversion conversation and grow into a full bathroom renovation once homeowners see what is possible. We handle everything — plumbing, electrical, tile, fixtures — with our own crew.