Our Garrison crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in McLean County within days.
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Clambering over a high, slippery wall every single morning just to wash off the sleep is starting to feel like a serious chore.
If you are tired of that outdated basin taking up half your bathroom, a sleek and open layout is the perfect way to reclaim your space.
We help you swap that old, bulky tub for a spacious walk-in stall that actually fits your lifestyle.
Making this smart switch instantly breathes new life into your home.
Naturally, you want to know what this project involves before you dive in.
Our team comes right to your door to inspect your current layout and give you a clear, honest breakdown of the work.
Because every house has its own quirks, we tailor the design to fit your exact needs.
Which means you get a customized layout that matches your daily routine perfectly.
You can easily request a completely free estimate today to see how simple this transformation can be.
Think about how much space that old cast-iron or acrylic beast actually occupies in your room.
By removing it, you open up the entire area and create a much brighter atmosphere.
This clever swap gives you more physical room to move around without changing your actual floor plan.
Safety is another huge benefit that you cannot ignore.
Stepping over a high ledge on a wet surface is a recipe for a nasty slip.
A low-threshold entry removes that barrier entirely, giving you peace of mind every time you wash.
| Feature | Old Basin Setup | Modern Walk-In Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Step-in Height | 14 to 18 inches | Under 3 inches |
| Cleaning Effort | High (deep scrubbing) | Low (easy wipe-down) |
| Visual Space | Cramped and bulky | Open and bright |
On top of that, cleaning becomes incredibly easy.
No more bending over double to scrub grime out of hard-to-reach corners.
Our modern materials resist mold and soap scum, which saves your back and your Saturday mornings.
First, our skilled local crew arrives to carefully dismantle your existing fixture.
We protect your floors and walls during this demolition phase to keep your home clean.
This careful prep work ensures we do not damage any surrounding drywall or plumbing lines.
Next, we inspect the subfloor and the underlying pipes for any hidden water damage.
Fixing these issues early prevents nasty mold growth and structural problems down the road.
This attention to detail guarantees your new setup rests on a rock-solid foundation.
After that, we install the new drain system and the waterproof backer boards.
We use top-tier sealants and high-quality membranes to ensure a completely leak-free system.
This professional installation gives you long-lasting durability that stands up to daily use.
Now comes the fun part where you get to choose your finishes and fixtures.
From sleek sliding glass doors to elegant brushed nickel showerheads, the choices are entirely yours.
These personal touches allow you to design a space that feels like a private getaway.
We also offer built-in seating and recessed shelving for your soaps and shampoos.
These smart upgrades keep your bottles organized and off the floor.
This means you can enjoy a clutter-free environment that feels incredibly organized.
Living in McLean County means appreciating a cozy, functional home that handles our changing seasons.
With a local population of 1,537 residents, keeping our homes updated is a great way to maintain strong property values.
A modern wash space is highly attractive to future buyers if you ever decide to sell.
Given the median household income of $56,042 in our beautiful area, we know that budget matters to you.
That is why we focus on cost-effective upgrades that deliver the highest possible return on your investment.
We proudly serve the entire 58540 ZIP code with reliable, top-tier craftsmanship.
Our deep roots in this North Dakota community mean we treat your home like our own.
We understand the local building codes and the unique plumbing challenges of regional houses.
This local expertise ensures your project goes smoothly from the very first day to the final walkthrough.
Perhaps you are worried about losing the only soaking spot in your entire house.
While having one basin is good for resale, most busy adults rarely find time to soak anyway.
Replacing a dusty, unused basin with a highly functional walk-in stall is almost always the smarter choice.
If you have a second bathroom, keeping a basin there solves this issue completely.
This lets you enjoy the best of both worlds throughout your home.
Our team can help you weigh these options during your free in-home consultation.
Starting your home improvement journey should never feel stressful or overwhelming.
We make the entire process simple by offering transparent pricing right from the start.
Our friendly professionals will answer all your questions and help you design the perfect layout.
There is absolutely no obligation when you reach out to our team.
We simply want to help you explore what is possible for your space and your budget.
This pressure-free approach lets you make the best decision for your family.
Do not spend another day dealing with a cramped, outdated, and slippery bathroom.
Contact us today to schedule your free on-site estimate and take the first step toward a beautiful new space.
We look forward to helping you build a bathroom you will love using every single 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 Garrison 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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