Our New Glarus crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Green County within days.
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Maybe you are tired of climbing over that high porcelain barrier every single morning just to wash your hair. This daily hassle actually poses a real slipping hazard for everyone in your household. Fortunately, we can swap that bulky, outdated basin for a sleek, low-profile washing space that fits your lifestyle perfectly.
By making this simple upgrade, you instantly create a safer and much more spacious environment in your bathroom. Our team of local installers specializes in these quick, high-impact bathroom transformations. We come directly to your home to evaluate your layout and provide a complete, no-obligation price estimate at zero cost to you.
To help you understand the process, we have broken down the entire transformation journey below. You will see how easy it is to trade your unused soaking space for a modern walk-in setup.
| Old Setup Drawbacks | New Walk-In Benefits |
|---|---|
| High step-over threshold | Low-profile, safe entry |
| Cramped standing area | Expansive room to move | Sleek, mold-resistant walls |
Let us face the facts about how we actually use our homes today. Most busy people simply do not have the time for a long, soaking bath anymore. Instead, we crave quick, refreshing streams of water in a space that does not feel like a cramped telephone booth.
This smart remodeling choice maximizes your existing square footage without requiring you to tear down major structural walls. Because we utilize the exact footprint of your old fixture, the plumbing lines stay relatively close to their original locations. This clever approach saves you thousands of dollars in major reconstruction fees.
On top of that, your safety should always come first when planning a home improvement project. Eliminating that high tub wall reduces the risk of slips and falls dramatically. You get to enjoy peace of mind every time you step in to get clean.
Imagine stepping into a bright, open space that feels like a high-end spa. This upgrade allows you to install modern fixtures like rainfall showerheads and handy hand-held sprayers. Such features turn a boring daily necessity into a truly relaxing ritual.
Besides the sheer enjoyment, you also gain a massive advantage when it comes to cleaning. Modern acrylic wall surrounds resist grime and soap scum much better than old grout lines. You will spend far less time scrubbing on your hands and knees.
Every homeowner has a unique vision for their perfect wash space. Whether you prefer a minimalist look or need integrated seating, the design options are virtually endless. We help you choose the right textures, colors, and accessories to match your home decor.
For example, built-in recessed caddies keep your shampoos and soaps organized and off the floor. Grab bars can be installed seamlessly to match your hardware, proving that safety and gorgeous design can coexist. We make sure every detail aligns with your personal taste.
Consider the table below to explore some of the custom features you can add to your project.
| Feature | Direct Benefit to You |
|---|---|
| Slip-resistant floors | Prevents dangerous falls on wet surfaces |
| Integrated bench seating | Offers a place to relax and shave safely |
| Low-threshold pans | Allows effortless entry and exit |
Investing in your home is always about balancing personal enjoyment with future resale value. Buyers today actively look for modern, accessible bathrooms rather than dusty, unused whirlpool tubs. This specific renovation consistently ranks high for return on investment.
Because our skilled crew works efficiently, we minimize the disruption to your daily life. Most of our installations take just a few days, unlike traditional, messy bathroom remodels that drag on for weeks. You get a brand-new space without the endless headache of a dusty construction zone.
First, we carefully extract your old cast iron or steel basin without damaging the surrounding drywall. This step requires precision and muscle, both of which our experienced team brings to every job site. We protect your floors and clean up every speck of dust before we leave.
Next, we inspect the underlying subfloor and plumbing pipes for any hidden water damage or mold. Fixing these issues early ensures your new setup stands on a rock-solid, healthy foundation. We never cover up pre-existing problems just to rush the job.
Finally, we install the new slip-resistant base and gorgeous, waterproof wall panels. Our precise fitting techniques guarantee a watertight seal that keeps moisture from seeping into your walls. You get a beautiful, durable finish that lasts for decades.
Living in our charming Swiss-heritage community means appreciating quality craftsmanship and long-lasting durability. We understand the specific architectural styles found throughout this scenic area of 1,951 residents. Our team respects the local charm while bringing modern convenience into your home.
Whether you live in a historic home near the downtown shops or a newer build, we adapt our techniques to your specific structure. With a median household income of $66,827, local families deserve top-tier home improvements that do not break the bank. We proudly serve everyone within the 53574 zip code and surrounding neighborhoods.
Do not let an old, unused basin take up valuable real estate in your home any longer. You deserve a beautiful, accessible wash space that makes your mornings easier and safer. Our friendly, local team is ready to help you plan this exciting upgrade.
We invite you to reach out and schedule a completely free, no-pressure consultation at your convenience. We will take precise measurements, show you gorgeous material samples, and provide an accurate cost estimate. Take the first step toward your dream bathroom today by requesting your free quote!
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 New Glarus 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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