Our Fordville crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Walsh County within days.
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Maybe you feel like you are climbing over a small mountain every single morning just to get washed.
Many homeowners in Walsh County face this exact struggle because old homes feature deep, outdated basins that take up way too much space.
This is why we help you swap that heavy, unused basin for a sleek, modern, walk-in washing space instead.
If you want to free up some real estate in your bathroom, we should talk.
Our team of friendly local builders specializes in transforming these cramped setups into open, accessible walk-in stalls.
By making this smart change, you instantly create a safer environment for everyone in your house.
Actually, we can visit your home and evaluate your layout without charging you a single dime.
This free layout assessment gives you a clear picture of what we can achieve in your home.
You will see how a modern low-profile pan makes your daily routine so much faster and more enjoyable.
Naturally, your bathroom should be a place where you can relax and feel completely safe.
Those old-school cast iron basins with high walls present a major tripping hazard, especially when wet soapy feet are involved.
Installing a low-threshold shower pan removes that dangerous barrier, allowing you to step in and out with absolute confidence.
On top of that safety boost, a modern walk-in setup makes your entire bathroom look twice as big.
Since heavy porcelain walls no longer block your line of sight, the entire room feels airy and bright.
This simple layout change instantly elevates the daily routine for busy people who do not have time for a slow soak.
To help you compare the two options, we built a handy comparison table below.
| Feature | Old High-Wall Basin | Modern Walk-In Stall |
|---|---|---|
| Step-In Height | Usually 14 to 18 inches | Less than 3 inches |
| Cleaning Effort | High (bending and scrubbing) | Low (wipe-down panels) |
| Water Usage | High (requires filling up) | Low (efficient flow) |
| Visual Space | Cramped and bulky | Open and spacious |
Which means you get a modern space that is incredibly easy to keep clean.
Imagine never having to drop down on your knees to scrub grimy grout lines again.
We use solid, non-porous acrylic wall surrounds that resist mold and wipe clean with a simple cloth.
When you decide to update your washing space, you are in complete control of the design.
You can choose gorgeous stone-look patterns, built-in corner shelves, and heavy-duty grab bars that match your style.
These modern features give you a luxurious experience without the high maintenance of traditional tile work.
If you need extra stability, we can easily install a sturdy built-in shower seat.
This comfortable addition allows you to sit back and relax while the warm water washes away your daily stress.
We also offer adjustable slide-bar showerheads that you can position at the perfect height for your needs.
Indeed, your safety remains our absolute highest priority throughout the entire design phase.
We only source slip-resistant pans that provide excellent traction underfoot.
This ensures you can enjoy a refreshing splash without any fear of slipping on slick surfaces.
To finish the look, you can select beautiful frameless glass doors that glide open smoothly.
These sleek glass panels showcase your beautiful new wall surrounds while keeping all the water exactly where it belongs.
Of course, if you prefer a more classic look, we can design an open barrier-free wet room style instead.
Because we only use top-tier materials, your new setup will resist scratching, chipping, and fading for decades.
This long-lasting durability means your home value gets a nice little boost too.
You will love how the fresh finishes make your old home feel brand new.
Perhaps you are worried that a major bathroom remodel will leave your home in a messy state for weeks.
We completely understand that concern, which is why our local crew works with maximum speed and efficiency.
In most cases, we can tear out the old basin and install the new system in just a couple of days.
First, we carefully protect your floors and hallways to ensure your home stays perfectly clean during the demolition.
Then, our experienced technicians remove the old cast iron or steel fixture with minimal disruption.
We inspect the subfloor and the old plumbing lines to fix any hidden water damage before we proceed.
Next, we update your drain pipe location, as center drains are positioned differently than end-drain tubs.
This crucial plumbing step ensures your new pan drains perfectly every time you use it.
After that, we secure the solid pan and install the watertight wall panels for a seamless seal.
Once the main structure is in place, we install your selected fixtures, handles, and glass doors with absolute precision.
We double-check every single seal and joint to guarantee your bathroom remains 100% leak-free.
Our crew always sweeps up, vacuums, and hauls away all the old debris so you do not have to lift a finger.
Which means you can step right into your beautiful new oasis almost immediately after we finish.
You will be amazed at how quickly our team transforms your cramped bathroom into a beautiful masterpiece.
We take pride in our honest, hardworking approach, which is why we have so many happy neighbors in the area.
Living out here in Walsh County, we all know how freezing cold those winter months can get.
Stepping into a freezing cold, drafty tub is a miserable way to start a chilly morning.
A modern enclosed stall traps warm steam much better, creating a cozy microclimate that keeps you warm while you wash.
If you live in the 58231 ZIP code area, you are probably familiar with our close-knit community of about 220 residents.
We love serving our neighbors in this quiet farming region, where the median household income sits around $63,036.
We believe everyone in our community deserves a safe, reliable, and beautiful place to wash up.
Therefore, we offer affordable pricing options designed to fit comfortably within your household budget.
We never pressure you into buying things you do not need, and we always keep our estimates honest and transparent.
You get a high-quality renovation without any hidden fees or surprise costs at the end of the project.
Now is the perfect time to stop struggling with that awkward, high-walled basin once and for all.
Our friendly local technicians are ready to visit your home to measure your space and discuss your vision.
This initial consultation is completely free, with absolutely no obligation to buy anything from us.
By requesting your free quote today, you take the first step toward a safer and more beautiful home.
We will answer all your questions, show you our catalog of gorgeous wall patterns, and give you an honest price.
Let us handle the heavy lifting while you sit back and look forward to your brand-new, easy-to-use bathroom.
To get started, simply fill out our quick online form or drop us a message to schedule your visit.
We look forward to meeting you and transforming your bathroom into a bright, open space you will love.
Do not wait... grab your free estimate today and make your daily routine a breeze!
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 Fordville 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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