Our South Shore crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Codington County within days.
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You can finally stop risking a slip every single morning. Upgrading your daily wash space makes your home much safer. This change brings instant peace of mind.
Getting rid of that deep, outdated basin is easier than you think. Our local crew helps you swap it out for a modern walk-in setup. We even offer a free estimate to get you started right away.
First of all, stepping over a steep ledge while wet is downright dangerous. By switching to a low-profile basin, you eliminate a major tripping hazard. This simple upgrade keeps you independent in your own home for years.
Besides safety, cleaning becomes a total breeze. No more bending over double to scrub grime out of hard-to-reach basin corners. You will save your back and hours of precious weekend time.
On top of that, your bathroom will suddenly feel twice as large. Solid walls block light and make small spaces feel like dark caves. A open glass enclosure lets natural light flood the entire room.
| Old Setup Troubles | New Walk-In Benefits |
|---|---|
| High step-over risk | Easy, low-clearance entry |
| Hard to scrub and clean | Wipe-clean acrylic panels |
| Makes room look tiny | Opens up the floor plan |
When you start planning, you have to choose between luxury stone, classic tile, or modern non-porous acrylic. Acrylic is incredibly popular because it resists mold and does not require constant sealing. This means you spend less time maintaining it and more time enjoying it.
If you prefer a high-end look, customized wall panels mimic the look of expensive marble. They offer the gorgeous aesthetic without any of the leaky grout lines. Which means you get the best of both worlds without the headache.
To help you decide, we bring samples right to your door. You can touch the materials and see how they look under your own lights. This custom service ensures you get exactly what you want.
Adding grab bars does not mean your bathroom has to look like a cold hospital room. Modern safety hardware comes in beautiful finishes like matte black, brushed nickel, and oil-rubbed bronze. These accessories combine stylish flair with essential physical support.
Another smart addition is a built-in bench or a fold-down seat. Having a place to sit lets you relax and wash without getting tired. This simple addition turns your daily routine into a spa-like retreat.
You might worry that your home will turn into a dusty construction zone for weeks. Fortunately, our experienced team specializes in fast, clean turnarounds. We often complete the physical swap in just a couple of days.
First, we carefully protect your flooring and carpets before carrying any tools inside. Next, we remove the old heavy cast iron or fiberglass basin. Then, we inspect the underlying wood structure for any hidden water damage.
After repairing any old leaks, we install the new plumbing fixtures and the waterproof pan. Finally, we seal the wall surrounds and install your beautiful new glass doors. This careful process ensures a leak-free setup that lasts for decades.
Sometimes, opening up old walls reveals ancient pipes that do not meet modern building codes. Our skilled crew knows exactly how to handle these unexpected discoveries without blowing your budget. We update the drain lines quickly to keep your project moving forward.
This attention to detail prevents future leaks from ruining the ceiling downstairs. You get peace of mind knowing the hidden work is done correctly. We never cut corners on waterproofing.
Living in a cozy community in Codington County means you value honest, hard work. With a local population of around 208 people, news travels fast, so we always treat your home like our own. Our reputation is built on trust and top-tier craftsmanship.
Many homes in the 57263 ZIP code area feature older layouts that are ripe for an update. With a local median household income of $41,875, we understand the importance of budgeting wisely. We design custom solutions that fit your financial goals while delivering maximum value.
Whether you live near the local lakes or right in the heart of town, we come to you. Our mobile service vehicle is fully stocked and ready to roll. We make home improvements easy for our neighbors in this beautiful corner of South Dakota.
Many homeowners ask if removing the tub will hurt their property resale value. Generally, having at least one tub in the house is great for young families. However, converting a master bath into a luxurious walk-in shower actually attracts more modern buyers.
Another common concern is the overall cost of the project. Because we customize every job, we provide a detailed breakdown during your home visit. This clear pricing ensures there are no scary surprises when the final bill arrives.
Lastly, people wonder if they can keep their existing wall tile. Usually, it is best to replace the surrounding wall area to guarantee a perfect waterproof seal. This prevents mold from growing behind your new investment.
You do not have to live with an awkward, dangerous wash space anymore. Our friendly team is ready to help you design a beautiful, safe, and modern alternative. We handle everything from the initial teardown to the final cleanup.
To make things simple, we offer a completely free, no-obligation consultation at your convenience. We will measure your space, discuss your style preferences, and hand you an accurate estimate. Grab this opportunity to transform your daily routine by requesting your free quote today!
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 South Shore 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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