Our New Kingman-Butler crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Mohave County within days.
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Maybe you are tired of stepping over that high porcelain ledge every single morning just to wash off. That old basin takes up way too much space in your bathroom and frankly it feels like a chore to keep clean nowadays. By swapping that bulky basin for a spacious walk-in stall you instantly make your daily routine much safer and far more open.
This smart change breathes new life into your home. Since most of us rarely have time for a long soak anyway a modern stall just makes sense. You get to enjoy a fresh layout that feels like a personal spa while reclaiming valuable square footage.
Our team specializes in making this exact upgrade happen without the usual stress of home renovations. We love helping homeowners in Mohave County fall in love with their bathrooms again. If you are ready for a change we will gladly come out to your house and give you a free estimate to get things started.
Safety stands out as the biggest reason to make this switch. Stepping over a wet slippery ledge is a recipe for a nasty fall especially as we get older. A low-profile threshold lets you walk right in without balancing on one foot like a flamingo.
Cleaning becomes a whole lot easier too. You can say goodbye to scrubbing those awkward corners and deep basins that strain your lower back. Modern non-porous acrylic surrounds resist mold and grime so you spend less time scrubbing on your hands and knees.
On top of that your bathroom will feel twice as big. Glass doors let light flow through the room which creates an illusion of extra space. This simple visual trick turns a cramped dark room into an airy oasis of sheer convenience.
| Feature | Concrete Benefit for You |
|---|---|
| Low-threshold entry | Prevents slips and makes entering effortless |
| Non-porous acrylic walls | Wipes clean instantly without harsh scrubbing |
| Tempered glass enclosures | Opens up the room and lets light shine through |
| Built-in seating options | Offers a relaxed and safe place to wash up |
When you decide to remodel you want materials that actually last. Cheap plastic surrounds might look okay at first but they tend to yellow and crack under pressure over the years. We recommend thick high-quality acrylic because it keeps its shine and stands up to daily wear and tear.
Natural stone offers a gorgeous look but it requires yearly sealing to prevent water damage. If you prefer a low-maintenance lifestyle solid surface panels give you that luxurious look without the heavy upkeep. This means you get the aesthetic you want without spending your weekends sealing grout lines.
Do not forget about the plumbing fixtures either. Opting for pressure-balanced valves protects you from sudden bursts of freezing or scalding water when someone flushes a toilet elsewhere in the house. Investing in good hardware now saves you from costly repairs down the road.
Adding a built-in bench turns your new stall into a place of pure utility. You can sit down to shave your legs or just relax under the warm water after a long hard day. This simple addition makes the space highly accessible for everyone in the household.
Recessed shampoo niches keep your bottles off the floor and out of sight. No more tripping over plastic bottles or dealing with rusty metal hanging racks. Everything has its own neat place which keeps your space looking organized and tidy.
You might worry that your bathroom will be out of commission for weeks on end. Actually our experienced crew can usually complete the entire teardown and install in just a couple of days. We protect your floors with drop cloths and clean up every speck of dust before we leave.
First we carefully remove the old heavy cast iron or steel basin. This part of the job requires some muscle and technique to avoid damaging your existing wall studs. Once the old unit is out we inspect the subfloor for any hidden water damage or rot.
Next we update the drain plumbing to handle the faster water flow of a spacious stall. After upgrading the pipes we install the new slip-resistant base and seal the walls with waterproof backing. This multi-step sealing process guarantees that no moisture ever seeps behind your new walls.
We know that budget is a big deal for families in this desert community of 13,471 residents. With a median household income of $34,243 around these parts we always strive to provide cost-effective solutions that do not skimp on quality. We offer various financing options to fit different budgets so you do not have to break the bank.
By focusing specifically on the wet area of your bathroom we save you thousands of dollars compared to a full gut remodel. This targeted approach gives you the highest return on your investment while upgrading the part of the home you use the most. We believe in honest pricing and we never hide fees in our quotes.
Many homeowners ask if removing the only tub in the house hurts their resale value. If you have at least one other full bath with a tub keeping it is smart but replacing a master bath tub with a premium walk-in stall actually attracts more modern buyers. Most people today prefer a large high-end stall over a dusty basin they never use.
Another common question is whether we can install grab bars later on. We always recommend adding wood blocking behind the walls during the install phase even if you do not want bars right now. This foresight lets you securely mount safety bars down the road without tearing up your beautiful new walls.
People also wonder about the total cost of the project. Because every bathroom layout is a bit different we prefer to look at your space in person to give you an accurate number. This ensures you get a fair price tailored specifically to your home's unique plumbing and structure.
Living in northwestern Arizona means dealing with hard water that can build up fast on old fixtures. If your current setup in the ZIP codes of the local area looks dingy and outdated let us help you transform it. Our team has the local experience to deliver a gorgeous durable result that fits your lifestyle perfectly.
We pride ourselves on friendly down-to-earth service and we treat your home like our own. You do not have to live with an ugly unsafe bathroom any longer. Contact us today to schedule your free in-home consultation and take the first step toward a safer more beautiful home.
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 Kingman-Butler 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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