Our LaVerkin crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Washington County within days.
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Maybe you are sick of stepping over that high wall every single morning just to wash off the dust of the day. Bathroom remodeling projects often start because people realize they do not actually soak in hot water anymore. This means you are wasting precious space on something you barely use when you could have a modern walk-in setup instead.
If you live in Washington County then you already know how fast life moves around here. Our beautiful little corner of the state boasts about 4,060 residents who appreciate practical homes. Transforming your old cast iron basin into a spacious stall makes your daily routine much faster.
We can help you make this big change without any of the typical remodeling headaches. By requesting a free home estimate today you will get a clear plan tailored to your budget. Let us look at why this upgrade makes so much sense for your home.
First of all, safety becomes a huge deal as the years roll by. Slipping on wet porcelain is no joke and eliminating that tall barrier reduces your chance of a nasty fall. This gives you peace of mind every time you step in to get clean.
Besides the safety factor, you will notice how much bigger your whole room suddenly feels. Standard basins take up a ton of floor area while a sleek glass enclosure opens up the sightlines. Which means your small space instantly transforms into a bright oasis.
On top of that, cleaning becomes ten times easier when you do not have to bend over double to scrub grime. Modern acrylic surrounds and solid surface walls resist mold naturally. Consequently, you spend less time on your knees with a scrub brush and more time enjoying your day.
Naturally, you are probably wondering about the financial side of this home improvement project. The median household income in our area is about $61,000, so we know that every dollar you invest in your property needs to count. Our team focuses on delivering maximum value without hidden fees.
To give you a better idea of what to expect, we put together a quick comparison table of the two setups.
| Feature | Old Basin Setup | New Walk-In Stall |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over Height | 14 to 18 inches | 3 to 5 inches |
| Cleaning Effort | High (lots of corners) | Low (smooth walls) |
| Water Usage | High (requires filling) | Low (efficient flow) |
As you can see, the benefits go way beyond just looks. By choosing a local contractor who understands our unique mountain water conditions, you protect your plumbing investment for decades. We serve the local area, including the main 84745 ZIP code, so we are always nearby when you need us.
You might worry that your house will turn into a dusty construction zone for weeks. Fortunately, our experienced crew has this down to a science. We usually wrap up the messy demolition phase in just a single morning.
First, we carefully extract the old heavy fixture without damaging your existing drywall or framing. After that, we inspect the subfloor for any hidden water damage or rot. This crucial step ensures your new foundation sits on solid, dry wood.
Next, we reroute the drain pipes and install the high-quality pan. This lets you choose the perfect drain placement to avoid costly plumbing relocations. Finally, we seal everything with commercial-grade waterproof membranes to prevent future leaks.
Now comes the fun part where you get to customize your new setup. You can select from gorgeous tile patterns, smooth stone-look panels, or clean modern acrylics. These materials offer incredible durability while keeping moisture locked away from your walls.
Additionally, we offer handy accessories like built-in benches, corner shelves, and sturdy grab bars. These features add incredible convenience without making the space look like a hospital room. You get a sleek, contemporary design that fits your personal style perfectly.
We believe in keeping things completely real with our neighbors. While we love this upgrade, it is important to know that losing the only soaking basin in a house can sometimes affect resale value if a future buyer has toddlers. However, if you have a second bathroom with a basin, this is a total non-issue.
On the flip side, the daily convenience and sheer coziness of a large stall far outweigh the negatives for most homeowners. You get a luxurious washing experience every single day. Plus, the ease of access means you can stay in your beloved home much longer as you age.
To make the best decision for your family, you really need an in-person assessment. Our friendly team will visit your home, measure your space, and give you a detailed breakdown. This pressure-free consultation costs you absolutely nothing.
Working with someone from your own backyard makes a massive difference. We know the local building codes inside and out, which keeps your project completely legal and safe. We treat your home with the exact same respect we show to our own families.
Our craftsmen arrive on time, keep the workspace tidy, and clean up every speck of dust before we leave. This means you do not have to worry about cleaning up a giant mess after we walk out the door. We pride ourselves on hassle-free transformations.
If you are ready to ditch that outdated obstacle course in your bathroom, we are here to help. Reach out to us today to schedule your completely free, no-obligation estimate. Let us help you design a space that brings relaxation back into your daily routine!
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 LaVerkin 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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