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Shower Remodel in Platte City, MO

Shower Replacement and Tub-to-Shower Conversions for Platte County's County Seat

The biggest share of Platte City homes went up between 1970 and 1999, and many still have the shower the builder put in: a one-piece fiberglass unit, or 80s tile with nothing waterproof behind it. If yours is yellowing, leaking, or too small, a shower remodel in Platte City, MO is usually a one- to three-day job, not a two-week ordeal. We only do bathrooms, and showers are the biggest part of that. No subcontractors. The crew that measures your shower is the crew that installs it, and you get a written price before anyone picks up a tool.

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The Showers We See Around Platte City

Platte City is a courthouse-square town with newer subdivisions around it, so the showers tend to fall into a few groups.

  • 1970s to 1990s ranches and split-levels on the older streets near Main Street and the square, and in the subdivisions that filled in before the 2000s building wave. Often a 60-inch tub-and-shower unit in the hall bath and a small fiberglass stall in the primary. Typical issues: cracked pans, failed caulk, moisture behind the surround.
  • Older homes from before 1970 closer to downtown. Often tile on plaster or greenboard, heavy original tubs, and drains that may have been patched more than once. These call for a careful tear-out.
  • Newer builds in Seven Bridges, Windmill Creek, Running Horse and Timber Park. Sound structure, builder-grade shower. Owners here often want an upgrade rather than a repair: bigger glass, a bench, a niche, better tile.

We figure out which one you have at the free consultation.
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Shower Replacement Options in Platte City

Every shower we install is custom ordered for your space. Wall panels, glass, drain and fixtures are measured and confirmed before install day, which keeps waiting on parts to a minimum.

Acrylic shower systems

Few seams, easy to keep clean, and often the fastest install. A good fit for replacing a fiberglass unit in the same footprint.

Onyx and solid surface walls

Solid panels with a stone look and few or no grout lines.

Tile showers

Custom layouts with a waterproofing membrane behind the tile, something many older showers were built without.

Walk-in and curbless showers

Low or no threshold, built-in seat, handheld on a slide bar. Popular with owners planning to stay put.

Glass

Frameless, semi-frameless or sliding, sized to the opening.

We work with several manufacturers rather than one house brand, so the finish and the budget both fit.

See the full shower remodel and replacement page for materials and photos.

Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Platte City

A common request in 1970s to 90s Platte City homes: pull the tub-and-shower combo nobody bathes in and build a walk-in shower across the same 60-inch alcove.

The tub comes out, the wall gets rebuilt and waterproofed, and the drain is reworked for a shower pan. You keep the same footprint but gain a wider entry, a seat if you want one, and a shower that is far easier to step into. Many of these are finished in one to two days.

If the house still needs a tub for kids or resale, we can do a bathtub replacement instead and swap the old unit for a new alcove tub with a fresh surround.

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Shower Remodel Pricing in Platte City, MO

Shower remodel cost depends on material, size, and how much plumbing has to move. Our typical range:

Project
Typical Range
Project Typical Range
Shower replacement or tub-to-shower conversion $4,500 to $12,000
Bathtub replacement $4,500 to $12,000
Full bathroom remodel (if you want the whole room) $14,000 to $35,000

An acrylic replacement in the same footprint sits at the low end. A larger tiled walk-in with custom glass and a bench sits higher. With Platte City home values now around $400,000, a dated shower tends to stand out. If the whole room needs work, see our Platte City bathroom remodel page.

You get a written quote at the free in-home consultation. See our current pricing page for details.

Permits and Local Rules for Shower Work in Platte City

Platte City runs its own building and codes office out of City Hall, and its residential code has a few points worth knowing before shower work starts.

  • Finish work like tiling, painting, and cabinets is permit-exempt under the city’s code. Replacing a concealed drain, waste, or water line is not. Many shower replacements touch the drain, so we plan on a permit.
  • Starting work before the permit is issued doubles the fee. We do not start until it is in hand.
  • Outside the city limits? Some 64079 addresses are unincorporated. Those permits go through Platte County Planning and Zoning instead. A like-for-like shower swap doesn’t add fixtures, so it usually doesn’t affect a septic system.

Questions for the city go to the Codes Department at City Hall, 224 Marshall Road. We handle the filing either way.

How Your Remodel Comes Together

1. Free In-Home Consultation

We measure, photograph, and walk the room. In a Platte City home, we also check the fan and duct run, the condition of the pan and the platform under a deck tub, and whether the existing stall footprint will still meet code once it is properly waterproofed.

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2. Written Quote and Approval

Everything we found goes into the quote, so the number doesn't move once demo starts. Approve it, and we place the order.

3. Ordering, Permits and Scheduling

Every panel, pan, and piece of glass is ordered to your dimensions. We file with Platte City or Platte County depending on your address, and you get a crew and a start date. Plan on four to six weeks from your first call to installation day because nothing comes off a shelf.

4. Installation and Walkthrough

Acrylic and onyx showers are often done in a day; custom tile can take an extra day or two. You walk the finished shower with the installers before they leave.

See our full process

Why Platte City Homeowners Call Us

  • Showers are the biggest part of what we do. Bathrooms are the whole business, and showers are most of it, so the waterproofing and the drain are right the first time.
  • Your crew is on our payroll. The installers who measure your shower are the ones who build it, and you’ll know them by name.
  • One number before demo. It’s in writing, and it only changes if you change the scope.
  • Close by. Our Kansas City office is in the Northland near KCI, a short run up I-29, so your consultation and your crew aren’t crossing the metro to reach you.
  • BBB A+ rated and accredited, Top Pro awards in 2022, 2023, and 2025, and 25+ years across the Kansas City metro.
  • Several manufacturers. Tile, acrylic, or onyx from partners we choose, so the finish fits your shower and your budget.
  • 0% financing for 60 months or 15% off, with a free toilet on shower purchases. Some restrictions apply.
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Where We Work in and Around Platte City

We serve Platte City neighborhoods including Seven Bridges, Windmill Creek, Running Horse, Timber Park, Timber Creek, Summit Way, Summerset, Lakes at Oakmont, Estates of Platte Valley, Brookfield, Oak Valley and the older streets around the courthouse square and Main Street.

We also cover the rest of Platte County, the Kansas City Northland, and up I-29 to St. Joseph. Not sure if your address is in range? Ask when you call.

See all the areas we serve

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a shower remodel cost in Platte City, MO?

Shower replacements and tub-to-shower conversions typically run $4,500 to $12,000. Acrylic in the same footprint is the low end. Large tiled walk-ins with custom glass sit higher. You get a written number at the free consultation.

Do I need a permit to replace my shower in Platte City?

Usually yes. Tiling and finish work alone is exempt under the city code, but replacing the drain or concealed plumbing is not, and many shower replacements do. We file the permit with the city before work starts.

My address is Platte City, but I am outside the city limits. Who handles the permit?

Most likely Platte County Planning and Zoning. Some 64079 addresses are unincorporated. We check your parcel and file with the right office.

Can you turn my tub-and-shower unit into a walk-in shower?

Yes. It is a common request in 1970s to 90s homes here. The tub comes out, the alcove is rebuilt and waterproofed, and a walk-in shower goes in the same space, often in one to two days.

How long is my shower out of service?

One to three days in most cases. Acrylic and onyx installs are often finished in a single day. Custom tile can take an extra day or two. Plan on a few weeks from your first call, since every piece is ordered for your shower.

I am on well and septic. Does a shower replacement affect that?

Usually no. A like-for-like shower swap does not add fixtures or change the load on your system. Adding a whole new bathroom is a different story, and we’d confirm the county’s requirements before quoting that.

Are the fiberglass tub-and-shower units in older Platte City homes worth keeping?

Often not. They can yellow, corners can crack, and a pan that flexes can lead to leaks into the subfloor. A new acrylic or tile system with proper waterproofing is the longer-lasting fix.

Do you have a showroom in Platte City?

No. Our Kansas City office is in the Northland near KCI, a short run up I-29. We bring samples to your bathroom, where the colors actually matter.

Start Your Platte City Shower Remodel

If the surround is yellow, the caulk keeps failing, or you would rather step into a shower than climb over a tub, it is worth a look.

Call or book a free in-home consultation and get a written price on your shower renovation or replacement in Platte City, MO.