Our Edgar crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Marathon County within days.
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Maybe you feel tired of stepping over that high porcelain ledge every single morning just to wash up.
This common frustration plagues many homeowners who want a fast, modern way to clean up without the hassle of a deep basin.
Fortunately, our local crew specializes in transforming your outdated bathing area into a sleek, spacious walk-in stall.
By swapping out that bulky, unused basin, you instantly open up your layout.
This smart update makes your daily routine feel much safer because you no longer have to balance on one wet foot to get inside.
We love helping folks make this transition because it completely changes how they use their space every day.
When you choose to modernize your setup, you also wave goodbye to those hard-to-reach corners that collect soap scum.
Which means you spend way less time scrubbing on your hands and knees.
If you want to see how this change fits your home, we gladly offer a completely free estimate right at your house.
Let us face the facts about how we actually use our washrooms.
Most of us rarely take long, soaking baths anymore because our busy schedules just do not allow it.
Instead, we opt for quick, refreshing sprays that get us moving.
Our team removes the old iron or acrylic basin and installs a gorgeous, low-profile base in its place.
This swap creates a huge visual difference in small layouts.
Since a flat pan sits flush with your floor, it tricks your eyes into thinking the room is twice as big.
On top of that, you can customize the walls with beautiful, waterproof panels that look like high-end stone or tile.
To help you plan, we put together a quick comparison of what you gain with this layout update:
| Feature | Old Deep Basin Setup | New Walk-In Stall |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Height | High step-over barrier (15-20 inches) | Low-profile threshold (3 inches or less) |
| Cleaning Effort | Difficult bending and scrubbing | Easy wipe-down surfaces |
| Floor Space | Cramped and narrow feel | Open, airy, and modern vibe |
Choosing this upgrade also increases the long-term value of your property.
Many buyers today actually prefer a spacious walk-in stall over a dusty, unused soaking basin.
We make sure the entire swap happens quickly, often in just a couple of days, so your home life experiences minimal disruption.
You do not have to settle for a boring, generic white plastic box.
Actually, our team provides a massive variety of design options, colors, and textures to match your unique taste.
From beautiful simulated granite walls to built-in seating, your options are almost endless.
Adding a built-in bench or a sturdy grab bar brings incredible peace of mind.
This lets you relax while washing up, which is a game-changer for anyone with joint pain or mobility worries.
We install these safety features securely into the wall studs so they never wobble or fail you.
Additionally, you can choose stylish matte black, brushed nickel, or classic chrome fixtures.
These modern hardware choices elevate the look of your entire washroom instantly.
Our friendly local pros will walk you through every option during your free on-site consultation.
You might worry that remodeling your washroom will turn your home into a messy, loud construction zone for weeks.
However, our experienced crew has this process down to a science.
We respect your space, cover your floors, and clean up every speck of dust before we pack up our tools.
First, we carefully extract the old heavy basin without damaging your surrounding drywall or plumbing.
Next, we inspect the subfloor underneath to ensure there is no hidden water damage or mold.
If we find rot, we fix it properly so your new setup stands on a rock-solid foundation.
After preparing the base, we install the brand-new plumbing lines and position your slip-resistant pan.
This careful alignment guarantees that water drains perfectly every single time you rinse off.
Finally, we seal everything with commercial-grade silicone to prevent any future leaks behind your walls.
Living and working in Marathon County means we treat every customer like our neighbor.
We understand the local housing styles here in Edgar, Wisconsin, where many homes have older plumbing systems that need a gentle, knowledgeable touch.
Whether you reside near the local school or out on the scenic rural roads, we come directly to your door.
With a local median household income of $59,191, we know that homeowners here appreciate real value for their hard-earned dollars.
That is why we focus on durable, American-made materials that do not break the bank.
We want our community of 1,572 residents in the 54426 ZIP code area to have access to safe, beautiful washrooms.
Our reputation relies entirely on your satisfaction, so we never cut corners on waterproofing or structural support.
We take pride in our work, ensuring that every seam is tight and every tile pattern aligns beautifully.
When you work with us, you get honest, local folks who stand behind their craftsmanship year after year.
Cleaning a traditional deep basin often feels like a grueling workout for your back.
But your new walk-in stall features non-porous surfaces that resist grime, mold, and mildew naturally.
This means you only need a quick spray of mild soap and a gentle wipe to keep it looking brand new.
Because we use high-quality acrylics and solid-surface materials, you will not have to deal with cracking grout lines anymore.
Grout is famous for trapping dirt, but our seamless wall panels eliminate that headache entirely.
You get to enjoy a sparkling clean washroom with only a fraction of the effort.
Imagine saving hours of cleaning time every single month.
You can use that extra time to enjoy the beautiful Wisconsin outdoors instead of scrubbing bathroom tiles.
We love giving our customers their weekends back through these smart home improvements.
Making this change is much easier and more affordable than you might think.
You do not have to live with an outdated, slippery, high-walled basin that makes you nervous every time you step inside.
Our team is ready to help you design a space that brings peace, simplicity, and safety back to your daily routine.
We invite you to reach out to us today to schedule your completely free home estimate.
One of our friendly installers will visit your house, measure your current setup, and give you a clear, honest price.
Let us work together to create the modern, accessible washroom you deserve!
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 Edgar 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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