Our Sandia Heights crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Bernalillo County within days.
Written quote at no cost, one callback, no chasing afterwards.
Your outdated bathroom probably feels more like a time capsule than a relaxing oasis.
Now, you can easily swap that unused high-sided basin for a modern, walk-in washing space.
This simple change instantly opens up your room and makes daily routines incredibly easy.
Maybe you are tired of scrubbing those hard-to-reach corners under the old porcelain.
Actually, swapping it out for a sleek, low-profile alternative saves your back and your sanity.
Which means you get to spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying your home.
Furthermore, our local team specializes in making this exact swap happen without any stress.
We come right to your house to look at your current setup and figure out the best plan.
This lets you visualize a gorgeous, open setup that fits your daily routine perfectly.
Most people rarely take full baths anymore because they simply lack the time.
Instead of letting that big dusty basin waste precious square footage, you can utilize it better.
Having a spacious walk-in stall instead gives you room to breathe and move freely.
On top of that, stepping over a high wall on a slippery floor is a major hazard.
By lowering the entry barrier, you protect yourself and your family from nasty slips.
This extra safety brings incredible peace of mind, especially if you plan to stay in your home long-term.
Indeed, a beautiful glass enclosure makes the entire bathroom look twice as big.
Light flows through the space instead of getting blocked by a heavy shower curtain.
You will love how bright and airy your morning routine becomes after this upgrade.
| Feature | Your Concrete Benefit |
|---|---|
| Low-profile entry threshold | No more tripping or struggling to step inside safely |
| Sleek glass enclosures | Makes your small bathroom feel massive and modern |
| Non-porous acrylic walls | Wipes clean instantly without heavy scrubbing or harsh bleach |
First, we carefully remove your old heavy iron or fiberglass basin.
We take extra precautions to ensure we do not damage your existing plumbing or walls.
This clean slate allows us to inspect the subfloor for any hidden water damage.
Next, our team installs the brand-new, leak-proof base and connects the drain.
We use high-quality, durable materials that stand up to daily wear and tear for decades.
Because of this, you will never have to worry about water pooling or seeping into the floorboards.
Finally, we finish the walls with stunning, moisture-resistant panels or custom tile.
You get to choose the exact colors and textures that match your personal style.
Once the plumbing fixtures are secured, your gorgeous new setup is ready for action.
You can add built-in seating to make your daily wash incredibly relaxing.
This feature is perfect for anyone who prefers to sit back and let the warm water flow.
It adds a touch of high-end luxury without requiring a massive budget.
Likewise, adding recessed shampoo niches keeps your bottles organized and off the floor.
No more tripping over plastic containers or dealing with rusty metal hanging organizers.
Everything you need stays neat, tidy, and right at your fingertips.
Selecting a rainfall showerhead turns a boring daily chore into a spa-like experience.
You can also opt for a handheld wand to make rinsing off super convenient.
This flexibility allows you to wash pets or clean the enclosure with absolute ease.
Additionally, sturdy grab bars can be integrated seamlessly into the design.
Modern safety bars look like stylish hardware rather than hospital equipment.
You get the physical support you need without sacrificing the beauty of your space.
Living in Bernalillo County means you appreciate quality craftsmanship that lasts.
We understand the unique homes in this beautiful area near the mountains.
Our team respects your property and always leaves the work site absolutely spotless.
Whether you live in a classic Southwestern home or a modern retreat, we adapt to your style.
With a local median household income of $107,898, residents here value smart investments.
Upgrading your main bath is one of the best ways to boost your property value instantly.
Currently, the 3,366 people living in this scenic community enjoy a quiet, comfortable lifestyle.
We proudly serve the local ZIP codes by offering reliable, professional remodeling services.
You do not have to drive into the busy city center to find top-tier craftsmanship.
To be completely honest, any home renovation project comes with a little bit of noise.
We have to use power tools and do some hammering to get the old fixtures out.
However, we work fast to keep the disruption to your day as minimal as possible.
Sometimes, we discover old, leaky pipes behind the walls once the old basin is removed.
If we find any mold or rotted wood, we fix it properly right then and there.
We believe in doing things right the first time so you do not face costly repairs later.
Fortunately, our experienced crew knows how to handle these unexpected surprises smoothly.
We explain every step of the process so you are never left in the dark.
This honest approach ensures there are no scary surprises on your final invoice.
Are you ready to finally get rid of that old, useless basin?
You can take the first step toward your dream bathroom right now.
Our friendly team is ready to help you plan the perfect layout for your home.
Contact us today to request a completely free, no-obligation project estimate.
We will visit your home in Sandia Heights, New Mexico, to measure your space and discuss your ideas.
This custom plan will show you exactly how affordable your dream upgrade can be.
Do not spend another day climbing over a high wall just to wash up.
Let us help you create a safer, more beautiful space that you will love using every day.
Reach out now to schedule your free consultation and watch your bathroom transform!
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 Sandia Heights 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.
The map carries the geography; the link lists underneath spell out every town our crews can reach from this one.
For the bigger map: county seat pages start at Bernalillo County; the statewide picture lives on New Mexico; the wider region is the West; background reading sits on Wikipedia.
One three-day job stands between this bathroom and its best fixture.
Get my free quote