Our Tabernash crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Grand County within days.
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You probably dread stepping over that slippery, high ledge every single morning just to wash off. Many homeowners in our mountain community share this exact frustration because traditional tubs take up too much space and feel downright dangerous. By swapping that bulky basin for a modern walk-in enclosure, you instantly create a safer, more open space that fits your daily routine perfectly.
We believe your home should make life easier, not more complicated. Our local team specializes in transforming these outdated setups into beautiful, accessible walk-in stalls. You can grab a completely free estimate today to see how simple this upgrade really is.
Think about how often you actually take a soaking bath compared to a quick, refreshing wash. For most of us, that big basin just sits there collecting dust and soap scum. When you choose to install a spacious, low-profile basin instead, you reclaim valuable square footage in your bathroom.
This layout change brings immediate benefits for everyone in your household. Older family members will appreciate the elimination of tripping hazards, while younger ones love the modern look. On top of that, cleaning a flat, seamless wall panelling system is a total breeze compared to scrubbing old porcelain grout lines.
Let us look at how these two setups compare in daily life:
| Feature | Old High-Wall Basin | New Walk-In Stall |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Height | Typically 15 to 18 inches | Usually under 3 inches |
| Cleaning Effort | High (lots of corners and grout) | Low (smooth, non-porous acrylic) |
| Water Efficiency | High consumption for soaking | Low consumption with modern heads |
You might worry that remodeling your bathroom will turn your home into a dusty construction zone for weeks on end. Actually, our specialized crew has streamlined this specific remodel down to a science. We carefully measure your existing alcove so your new base fits like a glove without major plumbing relocations.
First, we carefully remove the old cast iron or fiberglass unit without damaging your surrounding walls. After we inspect the subfloor for any hidden water damage, we install your choice of heavy-duty acrylic pan. Finally, we install beautiful, water-tight wall surrounds and stylish fixtures of your choice.
This efficient method means you will not be without a bathroom for very long at all. Most of our projects wrap up in just a couple of days. Which means you get to enjoy your upgraded, spa-like space almost immediately.
Naturally, you want your new space to reflect your personal style and meet your specific physical needs. You can choose from various textured slip-resistant bases, sleek glass doors, or even open wet-room concepts. Adding built-in recessed caddies ensures your shampoos and soaps stay organized and within easy reach.
Safety features do not have to look clinical or boring anymore either. We offer gorgeous, modern grab bars that match your brushed nickel or matte black hardware perfectly. This lets you maintain your independence while keeping your space looking incredibly stylish.
Investing in your home is always a big decision, especially in a quiet unincorporated community nestled in Grand County. Homebuyers in Colorado love seeing updated bathrooms, which means this project can significantly boost your overall property value. With a local median household income of about $84,132, residents here know the value of smart, lasting home investments.
Because our mountain enclave has a small population of around 400 people, we treat every customer like our neighbor. We understand the unique needs of homes in the 80478 ZIP code, where winter weather makes a warm, reliable, and safe washing space absolutely essential. You can trust our local team to deliver top-notch craftsmanship that stands up to our cold high-altitude seasons.
But what if you only have one bathroom in your entire house? Some real estate folks used to say you must keep at least one tub for resale value. However, modern buyer preferences have shifted dramatically toward convenience and accessibility over unused soaking basins.
Another common worry is the fear of hidden mold behind your old walls. Our team thoroughly inspects the framing and subfloor once the old unit is out, replacing any compromised wood before the new system goes in. This thorough process guarantees a mold-free, solid foundation that will last for decades to come.
We also make sure your water pressure stays strong with your new setup. By installing high-efficiency fixtures, you get a luxurious, rainfall experience while actually saving on your utility bills. It is a win-win situation for both your wallet and your daily comfort.
Now is the perfect time to stop struggling with your outdated bathroom layout. You deserve a beautiful, safe space where you can wash away the day without any stress. Our friendly team is ready to drive out to your property and discuss all your design options.
We pride ourselves on offering honest advice and transparent pricing from the very start. We will look at your current plumbing, talk about your vision, and provide a detailed estimate at absolutely zero cost to you. Let us help you turn your bathroom dreams into a reality this season.
Contact us today to schedule your complimentary, on-site consultation. You will love seeing how easy it is to transform your daily routine with our professional help!
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 Tabernash 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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