Our Baraboo crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Sauk County within days.
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Are you tired of tripping over that high wall every time you try to wash up? Maybe you want a modern look that makes your daily routine feel like a total breeze instead of an obstacle course.
Upgrading your bathroom setup is one of the smartest ways to boost your house value while making your life much easier every single day. Most people living around the beautiful Baraboo area realize that a clunky porcelain tub from the eighties just does not fit their busy lifestyles anymore.
Think about how much time you actually spend lying in a pool of water versus just hopping in for a quick rinse. Getting rid of that bulky basin opens up your floor space significantly and gives your tiny washroom a sense of openness and airy relaxation.
This specific change helps you regain control over your morning schedule because you stop wasting precious minutes climbing over high ledges. By installing a sleek, low-profile basin area with a glass enclosure, you create a seamless transition that looks absolutely fantastic.
Perhaps you worry about the mess or the time it takes to rip out all that old tile and plumbing. Dealing with home projects can be stressful, but having a clear plan makes the whole process feel much smoother and less intimidating.
When you work with a local pro who knows the quirks of homes in Sauk County, you avoid those nasty surprises behind the walls. You gain the benefit of having someone who understands exactly how to handle drainage adjustments so your water flows perfectly every time.
Professional help ensures that the waterproof membranes are installed correctly so you never have to deal with mold or rot hiding in your floor joists. You deserve a space that offers total ease of mind and long-lasting quality without any hidden headaches.
Investing in a proper upgrade also means your house remains attractive to future buyers who might be looking for updated amenities. A modern walk-in setup is a huge selling point for anyone moving into our region where the median household income is around $44,263.
Most homeowners feel anxious about costs, but obtaining a transparent and free estimate helps you stay firmly in the driver's seat. You get to see the numbers upfront, which means no scary surprises once the construction crew starts working on your floors.
Comparing different styles and materials allows you to pick exactly what fits your taste without spending more than you planned. Whether you choose custom tile work or a low-maintenance acrylic base, the options let you customize the look to match your personal style perfectly.
Once you decide to ditch the tub, the demolition phase usually happens faster than you might think. Experienced crews keep the dust contained so your living room stays clean while they transform your washroom into a modern oasis.
After the old unit is gone, the real fun begins with installing the new plumbing hardware and wall panels. This phase brings a sense of high-end luxury to your home because you finally get to pick out the showerhead and controls you have always wanted.
Do you want a rainfall head that mimics a gentle downpour or a handheld sprayer for easy cleaning? Adding built-in shelves or a bench seat increases the utility of the area, providing a sense of total satisfaction whenever you step inside.
Lighting plays a huge role in how your finished space feels during those dark winter mornings here in Wisconsin. By adding recessed lights or waterproof fixtures, you turn a gloomy corner into a bright spot that wakes you up properly.
Every city has its own set of rules, and knowing the local codes for plumbing and electrical work is vital for safety. A local contractor brings that knowledge to the table, ensuring everything is up to code so you never face issues later.
Having that peace of mind lets you enjoy your new setup without worrying about inspection slips or faulty work. You gain a durable installation that stands the test of time, giving you a nice place to refresh your body every single day.
You might wonder where to start when you have no idea who to trust with your home. The best way to move forward is by reaching out for a free quote so you can see exactly how the process works for your specific house.
Talking to a pro gives you a chance to ask all your questions about timelines, materials, and potential design hurdles. Getting a clear quote is the first step toward reclaiming your bathroom and making it a place you actually enjoy visiting.
Waiting for the perfect moment often means waiting forever, so why not start the conversation today? Your home deserves a refresh that reflects your needs and makes your daily habits feel effortless and refreshing.
We focus on quality craftsmanship and making sure every detail is handled with care for your property. By reaching out now, you take charge of your environment and create a space that offers immense gratification for years to come.
Whether you live in a historic home or a newer build, the potential for a better layout is always there. You possess the ability to change your surroundings, and we are ready to help you visualize what that could look like.
Let us handle the heavy lifting while you dream about the new look and feel of your updated home. Reach out for your free estimate today and find out how easy it is to make this big transition happen for your family.
| Project Component | Benefit to You | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Entry Threshold | Prevents tripping and makes access easy | |
| Glass Enclosure | Makes the room feel twice as large | |
| Custom Shelving | Keeps your soap and shampoo organized | |
| Modern Plumbing | Increases water pressure and flow efficiency | |
| Professional Waterproofing | Protects your house from moisture damage |
The journey to a better home starts with a single step, and your bathroom is the perfect place to begin. You will love how much more room you have once that big, heavy tub is gone for good.
Imagine the feeling of walking into a clean and open space every single morning. That is exactly what you get when you choose to simplify your layout and embrace a more functional, modern design for your house.
Don't let another year go by dealing with a bathroom that just doesn't work for you anymore. You have the power to create a better environment that makes you feel great every time you walk through the door.
Go ahead and request your free quote now. We are ready to listen to your ideas and help you build something that makes you proud of your home. It is time to get the bathroom you deserve right here in the heart of our community.
Count the baths your household actually ran last year. In most homes we visit, the honest number is somewhere between zero and three, and yet every single morning somebody swings a leg over fifteen inches of porcelain rim to stand up and shower inside a fixture built for lying down. The tub charges rent daily and works a few evenings a year.
Nothing dramatic follows from that. Nobody is in danger because a bathtub exists, and if long soaks are part of your week, keep the tub and enjoy it with our blessing. The case for the conversion is plainer: when the tub has become a shower tray with high sides, you are paying, in caution and in cleaning, for a feature you retired years ago.
The swap itself is smaller than most people picture. The supply lines, the drain and the alcove walls are already exactly where a shower wants them, which is why this is a job measured in days. We are not building a new bathroom; we are letting the one you have stop pretending it still gives baths.
The same alcove, photographed the way the week actually unfolds. Weather never delays this one; it all happens indoors.
Floors along the hallway get covered, the water goes off for a few hours, and the bathtub is cut free and carried out, tile flange and all. With the alcove stripped, the plumber moves the drain to where the new pan wants it and sets the new valve at shower height. By supper the room is bare, clean and ready.
The base arrives first: an acrylic pan set dead level on a mortar bed, or a sloped, waterproofed floor when the plan says curbless. Then the walls close in, either grout-free panels bonded in a single afternoon or backer board ready for tile. Everything from here on is watertight before it is pretty.
The glass panel or door is drilled, hung and plumbed straight, the trim goes on, and the silicone lines are drawn last. Silicone wants a day to cure, so the first shower usually happens the following morning, which is exactly how we schedule the walkthrough.
Both are real showers in the same alcove. The difference is the entry, and what has to happen under it.
| What you weigh | Low curb | Curbless |
|---|---|---|
| What stands at the entry | A tidy threshold about 3 to 4 inches tall | Nothing. The bathroom floor rolls straight into the shower |
| Cost, installed | The friendlier bracket, most jobs land here | Roughly a third to a half more, the floor is rebuilt |
| What the crew rebuilds | The alcove only; the bathroom floor stays shut | Part of the bathroom floor, sloped and waterproofed |
| Water containment | The curb and glass do the holding | The slope and a linear drain do the holding |
| Suits best | Straight swaps on a budget and upstairs bathrooms | Wheels, walkers, and anyone planning to stay put for decades |
Undecided is a fine answer on the form. The site visit settles it with a tape measure, not a sales pitch.
Removal
Cut free, hauled out and off to recycling, with floors and doorways shielded on the way. The loudest hour of the conversion, and it wraps before most jobs have begun.
Plumbing
Tub drains sit at one end; showers drain where the pan says. We move what needs moving and swap the old valve for a pressure-balanced one.
The base
A level acrylic pan for most swaps, a mortar-built sloped floor for curbless plans. Either way it is tested with water before anything covers it.
The walls
Grout-free panels go up in an afternoon and wipe clean forever. Tile takes longer, costs more, and looks like whatever you can imagine.
The glass
A fixed panel keeps things open and easy to clean; a hinged door closes the warmth in. Both are tempered, both are set dead straight.
The finish
Shelving, the hand shower, clean caulk lines and a walkthrough. We leave the cure time in writing so the first shower is not a gamble.
| The job | Usual range | Inside the number |
|---|---|---|
| Standard tub-to-shower conversion | $3,100 - $5,600 | Tub out, low curb pan, wall panels, new valve, glass panel. |
| Curbless conversion | $4,900 - $8,800 | The floor is rebuilt flush and sloped to a linear drain. |
| Glass: fixed panel or hinged door | $450 - $1,400 | A single panel sits at the low end, a framed door at the top. |
| Walls: PVC panels or tile | $1,100 - $3,900 | Panels finish in a day; tile adds days and takes any look you want. |
| Tear-out only | $450 - $950 | The tub gone and the alcove left clean for another trade. |
| Small job minimum | around $2,400 | Even the simplest swap books a licensed plumber and a full crew. |
Wall condition, drain position and the glass you choose move every line. The visit pins the figure down, and the figure then holds.
A bathtub drains at one end through its own trap; most showers want the drain nearer the middle, or along one edge when the plan is curbless. Sometimes the existing trap is close enough to reuse and sometimes it has to travel a foot or two, which means opening a strip of floor. We can usually tell which from the basement or the crawl space during the visit, and the paperwork you sign already names which one you are getting.
Houses older than the seventies like to add a surprise: galvanized supply lines rusted nearly shut, a cast iron trap that crumbles at a touch, or framing that got damp decades ago and kept it quiet. None of it is rare and none of it is ruinous, but it is your call, not ours. When something like that turns up, work pauses, you get photographs and a price for the fix, and nothing is billed until you have said yes to it. A conversion should never be the job where the invoice writes itself.
QIs losing the only bathtub a resale mistake?
AAgents around Baraboo repeat one rule: a family house shows better with a tub somewhere in it. If this is your only tub and small children are in your plans, we put that on the table during the visit and you decide with open eyes. If another bathroom keeps its tub, or the buyers you expect are shower people, the argument evaporates.
QHow long do we go without washing?
AThe toilet and sink stay usable every evening, and the water is only off for stretches on day one. The shower itself is ready once the silicone cures, so figure on missing roughly three days of showers at home. Plenty of clients time the job before a weekend away.
QDoes all the old tile come off the walls?
AOn the alcove walls, yes, because the new waterproofing needs to start from the studs, not from forty-year-old grout. Tile outside the alcove stays put, and we cut a clean line where the two meet.
QCan the new shower use the tub drain?
AThe pipe itself is nearly always reusable; the position is the question. A low curb pan can often sit its drain within reach of the old trap. Curbless floors want a relocated or linear drain, and that difference is priced before demo, never discovered after.
QDo we need a permit for the swap?
AA like-for-like fixture swap usually rides on a simple plumbing permit, and moving the drain can add an inspection. We file whatever your jurisdiction wants and fold the cost into the written price.
QWhat if there is rot behind the tub?
AIt happens, mostly around the old tile flange. You get photographs the hour we find it, a firm price for the repair, and the choice to proceed or pause. The framing fix is usually a morning, not a remodel.
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One three-day job stands between this bathroom and its best fixture.
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