The floor plan rarely stays the same size
A shower pan and a tub don't share a footprint or a drain location, so a conversion usually means moving plumbing, not just swapping fixtures. Getting the slope right at the new drain matters more than which glass door ends up on top.
Build a complete scope
- Existing conditions and likely cause
- Preparation and protection
- Materials, compatibility, and installation details
- Permits, testing, cleanup, and restoration
- Exclusions, warranty terms, and change-order process
Asheville context
Asheville's building stock spans Gilded-Age sanatorium-era cottages, the English-style rowhouses of Biltmore Village, Arts-and-Crafts bungalows in Montford and West Asheville, and steep-lot construction wedged into mountainside grades. In an older bungalow bathroom, the tub is often original to the house, and what's underneath it hasn't been touched since it was installed.