Our Limon crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Lincoln County within days.
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Maybe you feel tired of stepping over that high porcelain ledge every single morning just to wash off. Many homeowners in our plains community face this exact struggle because old houses came with bulky tubs that nobody actually uses for soaking anymore. By swapping that outdated basin for a sleek and easily accessible walk-in stall, you instantly make your daily routine safer and much faster.
This smart swap solves your biggest bathroom headache while updating the look of your entire home. Our crew loves helping folks trade their deep, slippery basins for spacious stalls that fit the exact same footprint. Since we live and work around Lincoln County, we understand the local housing styles and the unique plumbing setups found in these ranches and cozy bungalows.
Choosing this upgrade means you no longer have to balance on one foot while climbing out of a wet slippery hazard. Instead, you step onto a low-profile threshold that keeps your feet firmly on the ground. This simple change brings incredible peace of mind, especially if you plan on staying in your home for many years to come.
Think about how much water you waste trying to fill a giant basin when a quick rinse is all you actually need. Installing a modern walk-in setup helps you conserve water while speeding up your morning routine. On top of that, cleaning a flat wall surround takes a fraction of the time compared to scrubbing moldy grout lines around an old cast-iron monster.
Let us look at the real-life benefits you get from making this change in your home:
| Old Basin Setup | New Walk-In Stall | Your Direct Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| High 15-inch step-over wall | Ultra-low 3-inch threshold | No more tripping or slipping hazards |
| Hard-to-reach corners and grout | Non-porous acrylic wall panels | Wipe-down cleaning in under five minutes |
| Cramped standing area | Wide, open floor footprint | Elbow room and space to move freely |
This handy comparison shows how much daily frustration you can eliminate with one quick home renovation project. Our team handles every single step of this process so you do not have to worry about a thing. We tear out the old cast iron, fix any hidden water damage, and install a beautiful new system that lasts a lifetime.
Imagine walking into a bright, airy space that feels like a private spa rather than a dark, outdated utility room. That is the feeling we love delivering to our neighbors who live in the 80826 ZIP code area. You deserve a wash space that fits your current lifestyle instead of keeping a dusty relic from thirty years ago.
You might wonder if this kind of project will turn your home into a dusty disaster zone for weeks. Actually, our experienced crew can usually finish the entire physical transformation in just a couple of days. We protect your floors with heavy drop cloths and work efficiently to minimize any disruption to your household.
First, we carefully extract the old heavy basin without damaging your existing drywall or framing. Next, we inspect the subfloor and the drain lines to ensure everything is dry, sturdy, and free of hidden mold. After that, we reconfigure the plumbing valves to match your new fixtures perfectly.
Finally, we secure the new base and seal the waterproof wall panels so they remain completely leak-proof. This careful attention to detail prevents future water damage behind your walls. You get a beautiful, functional space without the stress of a massive, drawn-out construction project.
Every homeowner has different preferences when it comes to the look and usability of their wash space. You can choose from a variety of wall patterns that mimic luxury stone, classic subway tile, or modern smooth finishes. These materials provide the upscale look of real stone without the high cost or the annoying maintenance requirements.
Safety features do not have to look clinical or cold either. We install beautiful grab bars, built-in benches, and recessed shelves that blend seamlessly into your chosen design. This lets you customize a space that keeps you safe while matching your personal style perfectly.
Adding a premium sliding glass door or a sleek curbless entry completes the high-end look of your new wash space. These options maximize the light in your bathroom, making the entire room feel much larger than it actually is. You will love showing off this stunning transformation to your guests.
With a local median household income of around $47,500, spending money wisely on home improvements is incredibly important. Investing in this specific bathroom upgrade offers a fantastic return on your investment because buyers love modern wash stalls. Most people looking to buy a home today prefer a spacious walk-in stall over a dusty old tub they will never use.
Living in Limon, Colorado means enjoying a tight-knit community where neighbors help neighbors. We take great pride in offering honest, transparent pricing to our friends and families throughout this wonderful town of 1,269 residents. We never use high-pressure sales tactics because we believe our quality craftsmanship speaks for itself.
Whether you live near the high school or out on the quiet edges of town, we come directly to your door. We assess your current bathroom layout and give you a clear, honest estimate at absolutely no cost to you. This free visit helps you plan your budget without any financial pressure or obligation.
Many folks ask us if they need to reroute their entire plumbing system to make this change. Fortunately, we designed our process to utilize your existing drain and water lines to save you money. This clever approach keeps labor costs low while ensuring your new system drains perfectly every time.
Another common concern involves the durability of the new acrylic materials we use. Unlike cheap plastic inserts, our high-quality materials resist scratching, staining, and cracking for decades. They also feature antimicrobial technology that keeps mold and mildew from growing on the surfaces.
Taking care of your new space is as simple as wiping it down with a soft cloth and mild soap. This means you can throw away your harsh chemical scrubbers and stop spending your Saturdays on your knees. You get more free time to enjoy the things you actually love doing.
Waiting to fix an unsafe or ugly bathroom only increases the risk of slips and expensive water leaks. Taking action now protects your home and ensures your daily routine remains safe and comfortable. Our friendly team is ready to guide you through the process and answer every single question you have.
We invite you to reach out to us so we can discuss your ideas and look at your current space. Our completely free in-home consultation gives you all the details you need to make the best decision for your family. There is zero obligation, just honest advice from a local professional who cares about your satisfaction.
Do not let an old, bulky basin make your life harder than it needs to be. Contact us today to request your free quote and take the first step toward a beautiful, accessible wash space. You will wonder why you did not make this incredible change years ago!
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 Limon 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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