Our Packwood crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Lewis County within days.
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Your old high-walled basin probably feels like a giant obstacle course every single morning. This daily struggle gets tiring fast when you just want a quick and easy wash. Happily, a smart upgrade can swap that dusty relic for a sleek walk-in stall.
By making this simple switch, you instantly reclaim your bathroom space. Suddenly, your daily routine feels way less like a chore. Best of all, local pros are ready to visit your home and give you a free estimate today.
This layout change makes your home feel much more modern. Since the old basin takes up so much floor area, removing it opens up your entire room. You will love how much larger the whole space looks after the swap.
Most people rarely take full baths anymore because they require too much time and water. Instead, a fast wash-down fits our busy schedules much better. Making this transition saves you precious minutes when you are rushing out the door.
Besides saving time, safety plays a massive role in this decision. Stepping over a slippery ledge that is almost two feet high is a recipe for a nasty slip. Eliminating that barrier keeps everyone in your household much safer.
This clever upgrade also increases the long-term value of your property. Buyers today prefer open, accessible washrooms over outdated layouts with bulky basins. It is a smart investment that pays off in daily convenience and future resale power.
First, our crew arrives to assess your current plumbing setup. We carefully measure the footprint of your existing basin to plan the perfect fit. This initial visit helps us spot any hidden issues behind your walls before we start.
After we agree on the plan, the demolition phase begins. We remove the old iron or fiberglass unit without damaging your surrounding structure. Then, we update the pipe connections to match your new drain location.
Next comes the fun part where we install the beautiful new base and wall panels. You get to choose the colors and textures that match your personal style. Finally, we seal every single joint to ensure a completely leak-free system.
| Project Phase | Typical Duration | Main Benefit to You |
|---|---|---|
| In-home assessment | 1 to 2 hours | Accurate planning and zero surprises |
| Demolition & plumbing | 1 day | Outdated fixtures gone and pipes updated |
| Installation & sealing | 1 to 2 days | A beautiful, ready-to-use modern stall |
Acrylic surrounds offer an incredibly durable option for busy families. This tough material resists chips and cracks while remaining very easy to clean. Which means you spend less time scrubbing grout lines on your weekends.
On the other hand, natural tile provides a premium look that feels like a luxury spa. Although tile requires a bit more maintenance, the stunning visual appeal is hard to beat. This option lets you create a truly custom design.
Solid surface walls represent another fantastic middle ground for homeowners. These non-porous panels prevent mold growth and eliminate the need for harsh chemicals. You get a gorgeous look without any of the heavy maintenance hassle.
Stepping directly onto a flat surface makes entering your wash area completely effortless. This design is especially helpful for anyone dealing with knee pain or balance issues. You no longer have to worry about tripping on your way in.
On top of that, these open designs make cleaning a absolute breeze. Without deep corners and high ledges to reach over, your back will thank you. A quick wipe down is all it takes to keep things sparkling.
This layout change also allows you to add useful built-in features. For instance, we can easily install comfortable bench seating or sturdy grab bars. These additions give you extra support exactly where you need it most.
Living in this beautiful mountain community near the Cowlitz River means dealing with unique local conditions. With a local population of around 315 residents, finding reliable help nearby is incredibly important. We know the exact building styles of homes in the 98361 ZIP code area.
Since the median household income here sits around $38,750, we focus on delivering high-value solutions that fit your budget. We work hard to keep our projects affordable without sacrificing any quality. Our team respects your hard-earned dollar and your home.
The damp Pacific Northwest climate also means we must pay extra attention to moisture protection. We use advanced waterproofing techniques to protect your wooden framing from rot and mildew. This extra care ensures your investment lasts for decades to come.
Adding recessed shelving niches keeps your shampoo bottles organized and off the floor. This simple feature prevents clutter and keeps your new space looking tidy. You can place these shelves at the perfect height for your family.
Installing a multi-function showerhead also elevates your daily washing experience. You can choose from rainfall settings, handheld wands, or powerful massage jets. This custom touch brings a bit of everyday luxury to your home.
When you contact us, we schedule a convenient time to visit your property. We look at your plumbing, check your subfloor strength, and listen to your ideas. This face-to-face chat helps us understand exactly what you want.
After taking precise measurements, we present you with a clear, detailed quote. We explain all the costs up front so you do not have to worry about hidden fees. This honest approach lets you make the best decision for your household.
Our friendly team always treats your home with the utmost respect. We clean up our mess completely after the job is finished. You can rest easy knowing your renovation project is in safe, experienced hands.
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 Packwood 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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