Our Kamiah crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Lewis County within days.
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You can finally stop tripping over that high porcelain barrier every single morning. Upgrading your daily wash space makes your routine faster and keeps everyone in your household much safer. Our local team visits your home to measure your space and delivers a detailed, complimentary project estimate.
Let us face the truth about those old cast-iron monsters. They take up a massive amount of real estate in a tiny room. By removing that bulky barrier, you instantly open up the entire layout of your washing area. This change gives you more physical elbow room to move around without hitting your knuckles on the walls.
Besides gaining extra square footage, you will notice a huge drop in your weekly cleaning chores. Old basins love to collect soap scum in their deep corners and hard-to-reach crevices. Switching to a flat, non-porous floor pan means you can wipe down the surfaces in a fraction of the time. You will spend your weekends relaxing instead of scrubbing tile grout on your knees.
On top of these maintenance perks, the safety upgrade remains unmatched for families of all ages. Stepping over a wet, slippery wall that is eighteen inches high is a recipe for a nasty slip. A low-profile threshold allows you to simply walk right into your warm water stream. This simple design change protects your joints and keeps your independent lifestyle intact for decades.
When you start planning this wet-area remodel, you need to decide on the best configuration for your space. We can install beautiful, seamless acrylic surrounds or go with a custom tile design. Every choice comes with distinct advantages depending on your budget and your personal style goals.
| System Type | Installation Time | Main Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic Surrounds | 1 to 2 Days | Ultra-low maintenance and zero grout lines to clean |
| Custom Tile Work | 5 to 7 Days | High-end look that boosts your home resale value |
| Barrier-Free Pan | 2 to 3 Days | Maximum accessibility for wheelchairs and walkers |
Choosing the right material ensures your new setup lasts as long as your home does. Acrylic units are incredibly popular because they resist scratches and will never chip or fade under UV light. Tile offers that classic, high-end look but requires a bit more elbow grease to keep the grout looking white. We help you weigh these options right in your living room during our visit.
Then we have to consider the drain placement which is often the trickiest part of the plumbing work. Standard tub drains are usually smaller than what a high-flow spray nozzle requires to prevent pooling. Our experienced crew resizes your waste pipes to ensure your wastewater disappears instantly down the line. You will never have to stand in a pool of dirty water again.
Living in a cozy mountain river community of just 1,249 people means we care about our neighbors. We understand the unique housing stock in Lewis County where many homes feature classic layouts that need a modern touch. Our team respects your property and treats your home like it belongs to our own family.
With a median household income of $38,889 in this beautiful part of Idaho, we know that home investments must be smart and cost-effective. We design our custom wet-area upgrades to fit realistic budgets without sacrificing quality or durability. Your hard-earned dollars stay in the local economy while directly boosting the equity of your property.
Whether your home sits near the scenic highway or up on the surrounding ridges in the 83536 ZIP code area, we travel to you. Our truck comes fully stocked with samples so you can touch the materials before making a decision. You get honest, down-to-earth advice from installers who know the local water conditions and plumbing codes.
The journey starts with a careful tear-out of your existing heavy fixture. This phase can be loud and dusty, but we take extreme care to protect your floors and vanity. We seal off the workspace with heavy plastic sheeting to keep dust from traveling into your bedrooms.
Once we expose the hidden framing behind your old walls, we inspect the studs for any hidden water damage or mold. This step is crucial because slow leaks can rot your subfloor over time without you ever knowing. We fix these structural issues on the spot so your new setup stands on a rock-solid foundation.
Next comes the precise plumbing updates and the installation of the specialized waterproof backing boards. After securing the new slip-resistant floor pan, we seal every single joint with commercial-grade silicone. This multi-layered waterproofing system guarantees that moisture stays in the drain and out of your basement.
This remodel is the perfect time to throw away that cheap, corroded showerhead. We can install multi-function sprayers, relaxing rain heads, or convenient hand-held wands on adjustable slide bars. These modern fixtures let you direct the water exactly where you need it most.
We also highly recommend adding built-in storage niches for your shampoos and soaps. Getting bottles off the floor and into dedicated recessed shelving keeps your space looking organized and clean. You can even choose to add a sturdy, folding bench seat for ultimate relaxation while you wash.
Many folks ask us if removing the only tub in a house hurts their future resale value. While having at least one tub is great for families with toddlers, most buyers today prefer a spacious walk-in stall. The daily convenience and modern look of a larger stall often outweigh the need for a dusty basin nobody uses.
Another common worry is the actual mess and the total duration of the construction work. We pride ourselves on our clean workspaces and our ability to finish most standard jobs in just a few days. You will not have to live in a chaotic construction zone for weeks on end.
Finally, people always want to know about the total cost and if we offer flexible options. Because every bathroom has different plumbing alignments, we must see the space to give an accurate price. Our on-site consultations are completely free of charge and carry zero obligation for you to buy.
You do not have to live with an outdated, hard-to-clean washing space anymore. Our friendly team is ready to help you design a beautiful, safe, and highly functional setup. We handle everything from the initial demolition to the final polish of your new fixtures.
Get in touch with us right now to schedule your free home assessment and printed estimate. We will sit down at your kitchen table, measure your bathroom, and show you all the gorgeous design options. Let us transform your daily routine into a refreshing, stress-free experience that you will enjoy for years to come.
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 Kamiah 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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