Our Draper crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Sawyer County within days.
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Maybe you are tired of climbing over that high, slippery wall just to wash off the dirt from a long day. Honestly, many homeowners in Sawyer County feel the exact same way because those old, deep basins just do not fit a busy lifestyle anymore. We are here to help you swap that outdated, bulky tub for a modern, walk-in washing space that actually fits your daily routine.
This simple change instantly opens up your entire room. By removing the giant obstacle in your bathroom, you gain a sense of spaciousness and safety that you will appreciate every single morning. Best of all, our team travels right to your door to look at your setup and give you a clear, honest price estimate without costing you a single dime.
Naturally, making this swap is one of the smartest ways to boost your home value. You get to enjoy a fresh, clean look while knowing that your property is becoming much more attractive to future buyers who hate old tubs. Let us take a closer look at why this smart update makes so much sense for your Wisconsin home.
First of all, think about how much water you waste when you try to fill up a giant basin. Transitioning to a modern, low-profile stall helps you save on your utility bills. This means you keep more money in your pocket while enjoying a much faster, more efficient morning routine.
On top of that, cleaning a flat, modern wall system is ten times easier than scrubbing those nasty, curved corners of an old cast-iron basin. You will spend less time on your knees with a scrub brush. Instead, you can just wipe down the smooth surfaces with a squeegee and go enjoy your weekend.
To give you a better idea of what to expect, we put together a quick comparison table below.
| Feature | Old Traditional Basin | Modern Walk-In Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Step-In Height | 15 to 20 inches | 3 to 5 inches |
| Maintenance | High scrubbing required | Easy wipe-down |
| Floor Space | Feels cramped and bulky | Creates an open feel |
As you can see, the benefits of making this swap go far beyond just looks. It is truly about making your home safer, more functional, and far easier to maintain over the long haul.
Initially, our friendly crew arrives at your home to measure your current layout very carefully. We inspect the underlying pipes to ensure everything is dry, solid, and completely free of hidden mold. This detailed check prevents any nasty surprises down the road.
After that, we carefully extract the old, heavy fixture without damaging your surrounding walls or floorboards. We haul away all the heavy debris so you do not have to worry about trash day. Then, we install your brand-new, leak-proof base directly onto the subfloor.
Finally, we seal the entire area with high-grade, waterproof materials that keep moisture from getting behind your walls. We finish the job by installing your choice of modern fixtures, grab bars, or built-in shelving. This leaves you with a beautiful, fully functional space that is ready for action.
When it comes to the walls, you have several fantastic options to choose from. Acrylic surrounds are incredibly popular because they resist chips, cracks, and stubborn mildew. This choice keeps your budget happy while looking clean and bright for years.
Alternatively, you might prefer the look of solid stone composites or beautiful tile patterns. These options add a touch of luxury and can be customized to match your exact style. Whichever route you choose, we ensure every seam is perfectly watertight.
Safety should always come first, especially on wet, slippery bathroom floors. We can easily integrate sturdy grab bars that blend right into your design. This simple addition gives everyone in your household extra peace of mind.
Furthermore, we offer built-in seating options and slip-resistant flooring textures. These small details make a massive difference for anyone with limited mobility. You get to enjoy a relaxing, stress-free wash without any fear of slipping.
Living in Draper, Wisconsin, means dealing with cold, damp winters that can make older bathrooms feel downright freezing. Upgrading your space allows us to inspect and improve the insulation behind your wet walls. This keeps your washing area nice and warm, even when the snow is piling up outside.
With a local population of just 171 residents, we treat every single customer like our close neighbor. We know that folks in Sawyer County appreciate honest work, fair pricing, and reliable service. We do not use pushy sales tactics; we just focus on delivering top-notch craftsmanship.
Whether your home is near the scenic national forest lands or closer to the heart of town, we know the local building styles well. Our team handles all the necessary permits and local guidelines. This ensures your project is fully compliant and built to last for decades.
Now, you might be wondering about the total cost of making this fantastic home upgrade. Since every bathroom layout is a bit different, we prefer to give you an exact price after seeing your space. This ensures you get a fair, highly accurate estimate tailored to your budget.
This is why we offer completely free, no-obligation consultations right in your home. We sit down with you, look at your current plumbing, and discuss your favorite design options. You get all the facts you need to make the best decision for your family.
So, why wait any longer to get rid of that old, outdated basin? Contact us today to schedule your free home visit and take the first step toward a safer, more beautiful bathroom. We are excited to help you transform your space into something you absolutely love using every day!
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 Draper 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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