Our Manitou Springs crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in El Paso County within days.
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Maybe you feel tired of stepping over that high, slippery porcelain ledge every single morning just to wash up. This daily obstacle course is not just annoying but actually pretty dangerous when soap and water enter the mix. Fortunately, we can swap that bulky, outdated basin for a sleek, low-profile basin-free setup that fits your life perfectly.
Our team specializes in removing those giant dust-collecting tubs and replacing them with spacious, modern walk-in setups. Because we focus on practical home improvements, we understand exactly how to maximize your layout without tearing down your entire house. You get a fresh, open space that makes your daily routine feel like a breeze rather than a chore.
If you want to know how much this upgrade would cost for your specific home, we are happy to visit and provide a detailed free quote. This personalized estimate comes with zero obligations, allowing you to plan your budget with total confidence. Let us explore how we can transform your old wash area into something you actually enjoy using.
Think about how often you actually fill that old basin up to the brim for a soak. Most people realize they only use it as a glorified stand-up washing area anyway, which means you are wasting precious square footage. By removing that tall obstacle, you open up the entire room and create a much safer environment.
This smart swap immediately reduces the risk of slips and falls for everyone in your household. Young children, busy adults, and aging grandparents alike benefit from a flat, easy-to-access entry point. On top of that, cleaning a flat floor with durable wall surrounds is a million times easier than scrubbing grime out of deep, curved corners.
When you look at the layout of homes in this beautiful mountain region of El Paso County, space is often at a premium. Adding a modern walk-in unit makes even a tiny restroom feel like a luxury spa retreat. To help you visualize the difference, here is a quick comparison of the two setups:
| Feature | Old Deep Basin Setup | New Walk-In Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Height | 15 to 20 inches to step over | Near-zero threshold entry |
| Cleaning Effort | High (deep bending and scrubbing) | Low (wipe-down surfaces) |
| Floor Space Feel | Cramped and visually heavy | Open, airy, and modern |
| Water Usage | High volume required for soaking | Efficient, direct drainage |
Choosing to upgrade your washing area allows you to customize every single detail to match your physical needs and style preferences. We install gorgeous non-slip pans that feel secure underfoot, even when the surface is covered in soapy water. This means you can stand confidently without worrying about losing your footing.
We also offer beautiful, sturdy grab bars that blend seamlessly into the design rather than looking like cold hospital fixtures. These handy supports give you extra leverage when you need it most. Additionally, we can build in comfortable, fold-down seating benches that let you relax and take your time while washing up.
Another major benefit involves the storage options we can carve directly into your new waterproof wall panels. No more rusty wire racks hanging from the pipe or bottles cluttering up the floor corners. Instead, you get recessed shelves and handy niches that keep your shampoo, soap, and washcloths perfectly organized and within arm's reach.
We work with high-quality materials that mimic the look of expensive stone or classic subway tile without any of the high-maintenance grout lines. This means you get a gorgeous aesthetic that resists mold and mildew naturally. Your new wall surrounds will keep their shine for years with just a quick wipe after use.
You can also choose from a variety of glass enclosures or opt for a completely open, barrier-free barrier look. Slideless glass panels let natural light flow through the room, making your entire washroom feel twice as big. We help you choose the ideal layout that suits both your daily routine and your personal style.
Replacing the old system gives us the perfect opportunity to upgrade your plumbing valves and showerheads too. We can install luxurious rainfall heads, practical hand-held wands, or dual-source systems that offer the ultimate flexibility. These modern fixtures help regulate water temperature perfectly, protecting you from sudden icy blasts or scalding heat.
New pressure-balancing valves also ensure that your water flow remains steady even if someone else runs the kitchen sink. This subtle upgrade makes a massive difference in your daily comfort levels. We handle all the behind-the-wall pipe adjustments so you do not have to worry about leaks or water pressure issues.
Living and working around the scenic foothills near the Pikes Peak region means we understand the unique character of local homes. Many residences in the 80829 zip code feature older plumbing systems that require a careful, experienced touch during remodeling. We know how to navigate these structural quirks safely without causing unexpected headaches.
With a local population of around 5,280 residents, we treat every customer like our neighbor because you literally are. We take immense pride in helping homeowners improve their daily lives through reliable, high-quality craftsmanship. Our team respects your property, keeps the workspace clean, and finishes the job promptly so you can get back to your routine.
Whether your household income aligns with the local median of $67,055 or you are working with a tight budget, we offer solutions that deliver real value. We focus on durable materials that stand the test of time, ensuring your investment pays off for years to come. Our straightforward approach means no hidden fees, no high-pressure sales tactics, just honest work.
First, we start with a friendly conversation right in your home to look at your existing setup and hear your ideas. This step allows us to take precise measurements and check the condition of your subfloor and drain pipes. We want to make sure we address any underlying issues before we place a single new panel.
Next, we present you with a clear, written estimate that details all the material and labor costs involved. This free quote ensures you have all the facts upfront, with absolutely no pressure to make a decision on the spot. We believe in transparency because we want you to feel completely comfortable working with us.
Once you approve the plan, our skilled installers get to work, often completing the transformation in just a couple of days. We carefully tear out the old cast iron or acrylic basin, repair any damaged wood underneath, and seal everything tight. Before we pack up, we test every connection thoroughly to guarantee a leak-free, beautiful finish.
We understand that construction inside your home can feel disruptive, which is why we take extra steps to minimize the mess. Our crew uses protective floor runners to keep your carpets and hardwoods clean while we carry heavy materials in and out. We also use dust containment strategies to keep the rest of your house pristine during the demolition phase.
We haul away your old heavy basin and all the construction debris, leaving you with nothing but a clean, sparkling new washroom. This hassle-free service means you do not have to worry about renting dumpsters or driving to the local landfill. We handle the hard work from start to finish so you can simply relax and enjoy the transformation.
Beyond the daily safety and ease of use, this upgrade can significantly boost the overall appeal of your property. Modern home buyers heavily favor large, walk-in washing areas over outdated, hard-to-clean basins in secondary bathrooms. This means you are not just improving your current lifestyle but also protecting your home's future market value.
You also save money on your utility bills by installing modern, water-efficient fixtures that do not sacrifice spray power. Our systems use advanced aerators to deliver a strong, satisfying stream while consuming less water overall. This eco-friendly benefit helps preserve our beautiful Colorado environment while keeping your monthly expenses down.
There is no reason to keep struggling with a high, awkward tub wall that no longer serves your household's needs. You deserve a beautiful, safe, and easy-to-use washing space that makes you feel confident and relaxed every single day. Let us help you turn that cramped old corner into the modern walk-in oasis you have been dreaming of.
Contact us today to schedule your convenient in-home consultation and claim your free estimate. We will answer all your questions, show you our gorgeous material samples, and help you design the perfect layout for your home. Take the first step toward a safer, more beautiful washroom right now... we look forward to working with you!
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 Manitou Springs 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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