Across Gunnison County, bathtubs that retired years ago give way to showers built in their own footprint.
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Maybe you feel tired of stepping over that high, dangerous ledge every single morning just to wash up. This annoying daily obstacle course can make your whole bathroom feel outdated and downright risky. Fortunately, you can swap that clunky old basin for a sleek, modern basin-free setup that fits your space perfectly.
By making this simple switch, you immediately open up the room and create a much safer environment for everyone in your household. Our local team specializes in transforming these cramped bathing areas into open, accessible walk-in spaces. We love helping folks reclaim their peace of mind with quick, hassle-free upgrades that look absolutely stunning.
Since we believe in keeping things simple, we always start by offering a completely free on-site estimate to look over your layout. This means you get a clear, honest price without any pressure or hidden fees from the very start. Let us help you design a space that brings back your daily peace and relaxation!
Think about how much space that giant, dusty acrylic beast actually takes up in your home right now. Most people realize they almost never fill that deep basin with water anymore anyway. Which means you are keeping a major tripping hazard around for absolutely no good reason at all.
Once you replace it with a modern, low-threshold base, your entire room instantly feels twice as large. This clever design choice creates a seamless flow that makes cleaning your walls and floor a total breeze. On top of that, it drastically reduces the chances of slips and falls for kids and grandparents alike.
To help you compare your options, we put together a quick look at how these two setups match up in daily life:
| Feature | Old High-Wall Setup | New Walk-In Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Step-In Height | 14 to 18 inches of climbing | Almost completely flush with the floor |
| Maintenance Needs | Hard-to-reach corners and moldy caulking | Sleek, wipe-down wall surrounds | Safety Level | High risk of slipping while balancing | Sturdy, textured slip-resistant floors |
Naturally, you want a space that works hard for your daily routine without causing unnecessary physical strain. Transitioning to a barrier-free layout offers the ultimate blend of modern utility and daily convenience. Plus, our durable acrylic materials resist grime, so you can stop scrubbing on your hands and knees.
Every single home has its own unique style, which is why we never believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. You get to choose from a massive variety of beautiful wall patterns, realistic tile designs, and handy accessories. For example, you can add built-in corner caddies to keep your favorite shampoos organized and off the floor.
If you need extra stability, we can easily install secure, heavy-duty grab bars that blend right into your design. This ensures you feel completely steady on your feet every time you step in to wash off the day. We also offer comfortable fold-down seating options for those who prefer to sit back and relax under the warm water.
To make the space truly yours, you can select custom hardware finishes like matte black, brushed nickel, or classic chrome. These small details pull the whole room together, creating a beautiful focal point that boosts your pride in your home. Best of all, our team handles all the heavy lifting and precise plumbing adjustments for you.
When designing your new setup, deciding how you want to keep the water contained is a major step. You might love the clean look of thick, frameless glass doors that slide open silently on a track. Alternatively, some homeowners prefer a completely barrier-free wet room look with a simple, heavy-duty weighted curtain.
This decision usually depends on who will use the space and how much room you have to swing a door open. Our friendly installers can walk you through the pros and cons of each style during your free consultation. We want to make sure your choice fits your daily physical needs and your personal style perfectly.
Many folks worry that remodeling their main washroom will turn their entire house into a chaotic, dusty construction zone for weeks. However, our specialized process allows us to complete most of these custom conversions in just a couple of days. We respect your busy schedule and work hard to minimize any disruption to your normal household routine.
First, we carefully protect your floors and carpets before we even bring a single tool inside your home. Then, our crew demoes the old, heavy cast-iron or fiberglass unit and inspects the hidden plumbing behind the walls. This crucial step ensures we catch and repair any sneaky water damage or mold before it can cause future trouble.
Next, we run new, high-flow drain lines and secure your custom, slip-resistant base directly to the subfloor. After that, we install the waterproof wall surrounds and secure your chosen fixtures with professional-grade sealants. Finally, we clean up every speck of dust so you can enjoy your gorgeous new space immediately.
Beyond the daily convenience, upgrading your bathing area is one of the smartest ways to boost your property's overall appeal. Most modern home buyers look for clean, accessible spaces rather than outdated, hard-to-maintain deep basins. This means you are investing in your current peace of mind while securing a better return down the road.
If you plan on staying in your home forever, this upgrade allows you to age gracefully in place without worry. It prevents the need for costly, stressful emergency moves or assisted living arrangements later in life. We love helping our neighbors build safe, independent spaces they can enjoy for decades to come.
We are incredibly proud to serve homeowners throughout the rugged beauty of Gunnison County, Colorado (CO), USA. Our high-altitude climate brings plenty of snow and chilly winters, which makes having a cozy, reliable place to warm up absolutely essential. Whether you live in a historic cabin or a modern mountain retreat, we know exactly how to handle local plumbing challenges.
Our local crew understands the unique needs of our community, from the cold winter drafts to the specific water chemistry here. We always use top-tier, thick materials that can handle temperature fluctuations without cracking or shifting over time. This local knowledge guarantees a flawless installation that stands up to the toughest Rocky Mountain seasons.
Because we live and work right here in the area, our reputation means everything to our small business. We treat your home with the exact same care and respect that we would show to our own families. You can always count on us for honest communication, punctual service, and clean work sites from start to finish.
Are you ready to stop worrying about slipping and start enjoying a beautiful, open wash space? Taking the first step towards a safer, more modern home is much easier than you think. All you have to do is reach out to our friendly team to schedule your free, no-obligation home assessment.
We will come right to your door, look over your current layout, and discuss your favorite design ideas. This gives you a chance to ask all your questions and get a detailed, transparent price quote. Let us show you how affordable and stress-free your dream bathroom upgrade can actually be!
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 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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