Our Basalt crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Eagle County within days.
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Maybe you feel tired of stepping over that high, slippery ledge every single morning just to wash off. This common daily chore gets pretty annoying when you have to balance on one foot while negotiating a deep basin. By choosing to swap that clunky, outdated tub for a modern walk-in stall, you instantly make your daily routine much safer and faster.
Our team of local builders can swap your old basin for a beautiful, spacious walk-in stall in just a few days. We come straight to your home in the Roaring Fork Valley area to look at your setup and give you a complete, honest price estimate at zero cost. This physical change frees up valuable floor area and gives your whole washroom a fresh, open look.
Think about how much easier your life becomes when you do not have to scrub those moldy corners of an unused tub anymore. Modern flat-floor stalls require almost no maintenance because they do not collect standing water in deep corners. You deserve a setup that fits your actual lifestyle instead of keeping a dusty tub you never soak in.
First of all, let us talk about how much space you actually save with this clever layout update. Old basins take up a massive amount of real estate in a standard washroom while offering very little standing room. When we tear out that bulky cast-iron or acrylic beast, we open up the entire wall for a spacious, modern glass enclosure.
Besides saving space, you also get a massive upgrade in terms of home safety and accessibility. Slipping on wet porcelain is a major hazard for everyone, whether you are young, old, or dealing with a temporary injury. Low-threshold pans remove this danger entirely by giving you a flat, secure surface to step onto.
On top of that, your daily cleaning routine becomes a total breeze after we finish the job. We install high-quality non-porous acrylic surrounds and solid panels that repel water and resist mildew growth. You can finally throw away those harsh chemical scrubbers and just use a quick squeegee after you rinse off.
| Feature of the Change | Real Life Benefit for You |
|---|---|
| Low step-in threshold | Virtually eliminates tripping hazards and slips |
| Non-porous solid walls | No more scrubbing dirty grout lines with a toothbrush |
| Tempered glass doors | Makes your small bathroom look twice as big |
| Built-in seating options | Lets you relax and shave your legs safely |
Naturally, you want your new setup to last for decades without leaking or fading. We offer a wide variety of durable materials, including high-tech acrylics, natural stone composites, and classic ceramic tiles. Our local crew helps you choose the perfect match for your home style and budget during our initial walkthrough.
This wide selection means you can customize every single detail, from the showerhead placement to the built-in storage shelves. You do not have to settle for cheap plastic inserts that flex when you stand on them. We only install heavy-duty, reinforced pans that feel rock-solid under your feet.
To help you visualize the transformation, we bring actual physical samples directly to your door. This hands-on approach lets you feel the textures and see the true colors under your own bathroom lighting. You get to make an informed decision without any pressure or guesswork.
If you hate cleaning grout, solid surface panels are going to be your absolute favorite upgrade. These massive sheets fit perfectly together and seal tight with advanced waterproof adhesives. This seamless design prevents water from ever reaching your drywall, protecting your home from hidden wood rot.
Furthermore, these modern panels come in gorgeous patterns that mimic expensive marble or rustic slate. You get the high-end appearance of natural stone without any of the tedious sealing and maintenance requirements. It is the smartest way to get a premium look on a sensible budget.
Next, we need to think about how to keep the water inside your new stall. Frameless glass doors offer a sleek, ultra-modern look that lets natural light flood into your bathing area. This small detail makes even the tiniest guest bathroom feel like a high-end resort spa.
Alternatively, you might prefer a semi-frameless door or even a stylish open wet-room design with a single glass shield. We adjust the hardware finish to match your existing sink faucets and towel racks perfectly. This attention to detail ensures your finished space looks cohesive and professionally planned.
Now, you might worry that remodeling your bathroom will turn your home into a messy construction zone for weeks. Fortunately, our specialized team has this specific swap down to a science. We protect your floors, contain the dust, and usually finish the entire physical transformation in just a couple of days.
This rapid turnaround is possible because we pre-measure everything during our initial visit to your residence. We arrive on demo day with every single tool, pipe, and panel ready to go. You do not have to deal with endless delays or contractors disappearing halfway through the project.
First, we carefully extract your old porcelain or fiberglass basin without damaging the surrounding structural framing. Then, we inspect the subfloor for any hidden water damage and repair it on the spot. Once the foundation is perfect, we run the new plumbing lines and secure your custom pan.
Since your old tub drain is usually smaller than a standard stall drain, we always upgrade the pipes underneath. This crucial step ensures water flows away instantly, preventing any annoying puddles around your ankles. We also install top-tier pressure-balancing valves to keep your water temperature perfectly stable.
Which means you will never get a freezing shock of cold water when someone else flushes a toilet in your house. We pressure-test every single fitting before we seal the walls up. This extra care gives you complete peace of mind that your pipes are safe behind the walls.
Another fantastic benefit of custom stalls is the ability to place accessories exactly where you need them. We can anchor heavy-duty grab bars directly into the wall studs for maximum stability. These bars look modern and stylish, far from the cold, institutional look of old hospital bathrooms.
Additionally, we can install a comfortable fold-down seat or a permanent corner bench. This feature lets you sit back and enjoy a hot rinse after a long day of hiking or skiing. It adds an incredible layer of convenience that a standard tub simply cannot provide.
If you live in a beautiful mountain community, you know that buyers love modern, upgraded spaces. The local area near the Roaring Fork River, located in Eagle County, has a growing population of 3,955 residents. With a median household income of $72,167, homeowners here appreciate high-quality improvements that boost property value.
Whether you reside in the 81621 ZIP code or nearby, a modern bathroom is a major selling point. Most modern home buyers do not want old, dusty tubs; they prefer large, walk-in glass enclosures. This simple swap makes your property stand out in the local real estate market.
But even if you plan to stay in your home forever, this upgrade is about your daily enjoyment. You deserve to start your morning in a bright, spacious area that works perfectly for your body. It is an investment in your daily peace of mind and physical safety.
So, what are you waiting for to make your daily routine so much better? Our friendly local team is ready to visit your home and discuss your ideas. We provide a highly detailed, written estimate completely free of charge, with zero obligation to buy.
This detailed quote covers everything from the initial demolition to the final cleanup of your property. We believe in total transparency, so you will never see hidden fees or surprise upcharges on your bill. We explain every option clearly so you can choose what works best for your wallet.
Let us help you turn that old, unused basin into the beautiful, modern walk-in of your dreams. Contact us today to schedule your free home consultation and take the first step toward a safer, more beautiful bathroom.
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 Basalt 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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