Our Mead crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Spokane County within days.
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Getting stuck in a daily routine that includes climbing over a giant porcelain barrier just to rinse off can get pretty exhausting after a while.
Thankfully, you can swap that bulky water basin for a sleek and open rinsing space that fits your lifestyle way better.
Our dedicated crew makes this exact transformation happen for homeowners who want to upgrade their bathrooms without the headache of a full scale remodel.
Making this smart change immediately improves how you use your home every single day.
Indeed, it frees up physical space in your bathroom while making your morning routine much quicker.
Which means you spend less time cleaning moldy grout lines and more time actually enjoying your home.
If you live in the beautiful area of Spokane County, you already know how much a cozy and functional home matters during those chilly winter months.
For instance, a modern walk-in setup keeps your space looking clean and feeling much larger than it actually is.
We love helping local folks upgrade their spaces, and we always start by offering a completely free on-site estimate to look over your layout.
Think about how often you actually fill that deep basin up to the top for a soak.
Honestly, most of us just stand inside it while wishing we had more elbow room to move around.
By removing that unused basin, you open up a world of possibilities for stylish tile work and heavy glass doors.
This clever swap also addresses a major safety concern for many families.
Step-in heights on standard basins can be downright dangerous when surfaces get slick.
Consequently, lowering that barrier down to just a few inches reduces the risk of slips and falls dramatically.
Let us look at some of the main differences between these two setups to help you decide what fits your needs:
| Feature | Old Basin Setup | New Low-Threshold Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Step-In Height | Usually 14 to 18 inches | Typically 2 to 5 inches |
| Floor Space | Cramped and narrow | Wide and spacious |
| Cleaning Effort | High (lots of hard corners) | Low (smooth surfaces and glass) |
Beyond the safety aspects, you will notice a huge difference in the overall look of your bathroom.
Suddenly, your small room feels like a high-end spa because the sightlines are no longer blocked by a high wall or a heavy curtain.
This simple design shift breathes new life into older homes that have not been updated in decades.
First, we carefully protect your floors and walls before we even touch a single tool.
Then, our team disconnects the old plumbing lines and extracts the cast iron or acrylic beast from its alcove.
This step requires some serious muscle, but we handle all the heavy lifting so you do not have to strain your back.
Once the old unit is gone, we inspect the subfloor and the wall studs for any hidden water damage.
This crucial check ensures your new setup sits on a rock-solid foundation that will last for years.
If we find any rot, we fix it right then and there before moving forward with the install.
Next comes the exciting part where we install the new slip-resistant pan and the waterproof wall panels.
You get to choose from a variety of durable materials, including beautiful acrylic patterns or custom tile designs.
These modern materials resist mold growth, which makes your weekly cleaning chores a breeze.
On top of that, we seal every single joint with high-grade silicone to prevent any future leaks.
This professional sealing process keeps the water flowing exactly where it should go, straight down the drain.
After that, we hook up your new fixtures, whether you prefer a rain head or a handy handheld sprayer.
Your new daily rinsing space should match your personal style and physical needs perfectly.
For example, you can add built-in shelving niches to keep your shampoos and soaps organized and off the floor.
This keeps everything within arm's reach while maintaining a clean, clutter-free look.
Some homeowners also opt for built-in seating or sturdy grab bars that blend right into the design.
These additions do not have to look industrial or sterile at all anymore.
Actually, modern safety features come in gorgeous finishes like brushed nickel, matte black, and warm bronze.
No matter what your vision looks like, we make sure the final product fits your budget.
Living in Mead, Washington, means you appreciate honest craftsmanship and reliable local service.
We take great pride in serving our community of 6,870 residents, especially since the median household income here sits around $59,961, making smart, value-adding home upgrades a top priority.
Most of our projects are completed in just a few days, meaning your daily routine is barely interrupted.
We work quickly and efficiently because we know how frustrating it is to live in a construction zone.
Our team cleans up thoroughly at the end of each day so your home stays livable.
We arrive with all the necessary tools and materials ready to go from day one.
This careful preparation prevents those annoying delays that give contractors a bad reputation.
You will be testing out your new hot water jets before you know it.
Many buyers actually prefer a large, walk-in option over a traditional deep basin they will never use.
As long as your home has at least one other soaking tub elsewhere, this upgrade usually boosts your market appeal.
It targets the modern buyer who values speed, efficiency, and safety over old-school designs.
Furthermore, the visual appeal of a glass-enclosed space makes your home stand out in real estate listings.
It gives the entire master suite a luxury feel that people remember when they tour the property.
It is an investment that pays off both in daily enjoyment and future resale potential.
If you are tired of staring at that old, stained basin, it is time to take action.
Our team is ready to visit your home in the 99021 area to discuss your ideas and measure your space.
This visit is completely free, and we will provide a detailed quote with zero obligation on your part.
We believe in transparent pricing and friendly service from start to finish.
You will get to ask all your questions and see samples of the high-quality materials we use.
Let us help you create a space that brings peace and convenience back to your daily routine.
Do not wait another day to start planning the bathroom of your dreams.
Reach out to us today to schedule your free home consultation and take the first step toward a gorgeous new space.
We look forward to helping you transform your home with a beautiful, modern setup that you will love 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 Mead 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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