Our Montello crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Marquette County within days.
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Are you tired of climbing over high walls just to get clean every morning? Changing your heavy, old basin into a sleek walk-in space makes your daily routine much easier and safer for everyone in your household.
This simple change brings a sense of total ease to your home while adding real value to your property. If you live around the 53949 area, you know how important it is to keep your house running smoothly and looking sharp.
Maybe you have dealt with a clunky, deep basin that takes up way too much room for years. Most people eventually realize that they never actually fill the thing up with water to soak, so it just sits there gathering dust.
Removing that giant porcelain eyesore gives you so much more floor space to move around. Consequently, your bathroom feels like a completely new, airy room where you can actually stretch your arms out without hitting anything.
Beyond just looking good, these new units provide a level of physical support that standard basins simply cannot offer. You gain a low threshold entry that eliminates the risk of tripping, which is a big deal for keeping your joints happy.
Furthermore, you can add features like grab bars or built-in seats to match your personal requirements. Which means you stay independent in your own home for a longer time without needing expensive renovations later on.
Basically, the crew shows up to rip out the old fixture and check the plumbing underneath for any hidden rot or leaks. Because we want this to last, we make sure the subfloor is solid before putting in the new pan and walls.
After that, we seal everything up tight so you never have to worry about water damage creeping into your wall studs. You end up with a waterproof, beautiful space that looks great and functions perfectly for many years to come.
Living in a town with about 1,434 residents means you value local quality and straightforward service. Even with a median household income around $36,250, you can find ways to make your home more functional without draining your savings entirely.
Perhaps you are worried about the mess that comes with home improvements. Rest assured, we keep the workspace tidy and try to get the job done quickly so your life stays on track.
Now, you have plenty of choices when it comes to the finish of your new wall panels and shower floor. Some folks love the look of stone patterns, while others prefer clean white acrylic that wipes down in seconds.
Actually, choosing low-maintenance materials saves you so much time during your weekly cleaning sessions. This leads to a lifestyle where you spend less energy scrubbing grout and more time doing what you actually enjoy.
| Feature | Primary Benefit | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Entry Threshold | Prevents tripping and falls | |
| Built-in Seating | Provides extra rest and stability | |
| Non-porous Walls | Stops mold and mildew growth | |
| Modern Showerhead | Improves water pressure and flow |
Sometimes, the old drain location does not line up with the new configuration, but that is nothing to fear. Experienced hands adjust the pipe work behind the scenes to ensure your water drains away fast and stays clear of clogs.
Because we handle the technical side, you do not need to stress about pipes or valves. You simply get to enjoy a steady, hot flow of water whenever you step inside your new oasis.
Since you are removing a bulky tub, you suddenly have an open area that makes the whole room feel larger. This creates a feeling of luxury that you really have to experience to believe.
Additionally, installing a glass door instead of a heavy curtain lets light travel through the entire space. This makes the bathroom feel brighter and more inviting every time you walk through the door.
Thinking about the investment is natural when you want to make big changes. However, think about the long-term benefit of increasing your home's usability and appeal to future buyers who want accessible features.
Most homeowners find that this specific project offers a great return on the effort put in. You are not just spending money, but investing in the daily quality of your own living environment.
Certainly, you want someone local who understands the specific needs of a home in Wisconsin. We pride ourselves on being there for our neighbors when they need a reliable hand to get things done right the first time.
When you contact us for a free estimate, we come out to your property to look at the space. We talk through your vision and give you a fair, honest price without any hidden fees or high-pressure sales tactics.
Before we arrive, clearing out your personal items like soaps and towels helps the crew move faster. You do not need to do anything heavy, just move the small things so we have clear access to the work area.
This small step helps us keep the project moving on schedule. Which means you get back to your regular routine much faster than if we had to clear the clutter ourselves.
Does this take a long time? Usually, we finish the core of the work in just a few days. Will it be noisy? There is some drilling, but we try to keep the chaos to a minimum while we transform your space.
Are you ready to move forward with a change that makes sense for your daily life? Getting a free quote is the absolute best way to see exactly what is possible within your specific budget and layout.
You deserve a home that works for you, not one that makes your life harder. Reach out to us to schedule your visit and see how easy it is to replace that old basin with a modern, safe, and beautiful shower area.
Don't wait until you have another slip or struggle to step over that high edge again. Now is the perfect time to make the switch and enjoy the ease you deserve in your own bathroom.
If you look at the way your house is set up, the bathroom is usually the room that gets the most use. Making it safer and more efficient changes the whole vibe of your morning experience.
It feels good to know you have made a smart choice for your future. Plus, you will love the feeling of starting your day in a space that looks sharp and feels completely refreshed.
We look at every corner and every seam to make sure your new shower will handle the water properly. A job well done means you have peace of mind knowing everything is built to last for many years.
Our goal is to leave you with a smile and a bathroom that you are proud to show off. We treat your house like it is our own, making sure we clean up the dust before we pack up our tools.
When you decide to modernize your space, you are choosing a path that leads to more independence and better habits. Every detail counts, from the fixtures you pick to the way the water feels against your skin.
Get in touch for your free estimate and start the process of transforming your home. We are standing by to help you make your dream bathroom a reality in the heart of Montello.
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 Montello 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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