Our Spicer crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Kandiyohi County within days.
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If you struggle to step over that high wall of your old basin every single day, you are probably ready for a much safer and modern option. Replacing that heavy cast-iron beast with a sleek, low-barrier walk-in alternative will immediately change how you feel about your morning routine. Our local crew handles this exact swap daily to help you regain your independence and style.
Most folks in our beautiful lakeside community find that they rarely take deep soak baths anymore. This means you are wasting precious square footage on a dusty, unused tub that just collects soap scum. Upgrading to a clean, spacious walk-in stall gives you room to stretch out while you wash.
Safety plays a massive role in this decision because slick porcelain surfaces cause countless slips every year. By choosing a modern slip-resistant base instead, you protect your joints and your peace of mind. On top of that, cleaning becomes a total breeze when you get rid of those dirty old grout lines.
Think about how much better your bathroom will look when it feels open and bright. Standard basins tend to block the light and make the layout feel incredibly cramped. Installing a low-threshold option with gorgeous glass doors instantly creates a sense of luxury and cozy ease.
Planning a home upgrade requires honest information so you can make the best choice for your family budget. We believe in total transparency when it comes to material costs, labor, and timeline expectations. Below is a helpful breakdown of what to expect during this exciting transformation.
| Project Phase | Typical Duration | Key Benefits For You |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition & Prep | 1 Day | Removes old moldy drywall and secures the subfloor. |
| Plumbing Updates | 1 Day | Moves the drain and installs modern anti-scald valves. |
| Surround Installation | 1 - 2 Days | Creates a watertight seal with beautiful wall panels. |
| Glass & Fixtures | 1 Day | Adds the final touch of style and keeps water inside. |
Naturally, every home has its own little quirks under the surface that we need to inspect. Our friendly team comes directly to your home in Kandiyohi County to evaluate your current setup. This personalized visit ensures you get a highly accurate plan without any hidden surprises down the road.
We take great pride in serving our local neighborhood of about 1,255 residents with honest Midwestern values. Since the median household income around here sits at $57,961, we make sure our solutions offer incredible value for every dollar spent. We love helping homeowners in the 56288 ZIP code area realize their remodeling dreams.
If you hate scrubbing moldy tile joints on your hands and knees, high-tech acrylic walls will change your life. This non-porous material resists grime and retains heat beautifully so your wash space stays warm. You can choose from dozens of colors and patterns that mimic expensive stone without the heavy maintenance.
Because these panels are custom-fit to your exact dimensions, they install very quickly. This keeps your labor costs down and prevents your home from turning into a messy construction zone for weeks. You get a durable, sparkling surface that looks brand new for decades.
For those who crave a classic, high-end look, hand-laid tile offers unmatched design flexibility. You can mix and match shapes, colors, and textures to reflect your unique personal style. This option also boosts the resale value of your home significantly because buyers love custom craftsmanship.
Although tile takes a bit longer to install, the final result is absolutely breathtaking. Our skilled installers pay close attention to every single detail to ensure perfect waterproofing behind the walls. You get a gorgeous, spa-like retreat that feels incredibly solid and timeless.
Many homeowners worry that remodeling will disrupt their daily lives and create a giant mess. Fortunately, our experienced crew treats your home with the utmost respect from start to finish. We lay down protective drop cloths to keep your floors spotless while we work.
First, we carefully remove the old heavy fixture and inspect the wood underneath for any hidden water damage. After we repair any soft spots, we run new plumbing lines to align perfectly with your new center drain. Then, we install the sturdy new base and seal everything tight to prevent future leaks.
Finally, we mount your chosen wall surrounds, sleek hardware, and beautiful glass enclosures. Before we leave, we test every single connection to ensure perfect water pressure and drainage. You will be amazed at how quickly we turn your old damp corner into a modern masterpiece.
Adding a sturdy bench or a fold-down seat lets you relax completely while you rinse off. This is a game-changer for anyone with balance issues or tired legs after a long day of work. It turns a quick daily chore into a soothing, therapeutic escape.
These seats fold up neatly out of the way when other family members want to stand. We secure them directly into the wall studs so you never have to worry about wobbling. It is the perfect blend of safety and sheer physical relief.
Say goodbye to those ugly, rusting plastic caddies that hang from your old showerhead. We can build custom recessed niches directly into your new walls to hold all your shampoos and soaps. This keeps your bottles organized and your washing area looking clean and tidy.
You can even choose the height of these shelves so they are always within easy reach. This simple addition maximizes your usable space and keeps the floor completely clear of clutter. It is a small detail that makes a massive difference in your daily routine.
You do not have to live with an outdated, risky bathing setup that makes you feel uneasy. Our local team is ready to help you design a beautiful, accessible space that fits your lifestyle perfectly. We bring all the samples right to your door so you can see the colors in your own lighting.
We provide completely free, no-obligation estimates to help you plan your project with confidence. We answer all your questions honestly and help you find the best solution for your budget. Contact us right now to schedule your free home consultation in Spicer, Minnesota, and let us help you fall in love with your home all over again.
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 Spicer 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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