Our Trentwood crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Spokane County within days.
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You can finally stop risking a nasty slip every single morning. Upgrading your daily wash space makes your home much safer and looks amazing. Let us give you a free estimate today to transform your outdated bathroom setup.
Honestly, who actually takes full baths anymore these days? Almost everyone we talk to admits they just stand there in the basin and use the sprayer. This common habit means you are wasting a ton of floor space on a bulky fixture you never use for its intended purpose. Getting rid of that old iron or acrylic monster frees up room for a spacious, modern walk-in option.
This smart change instantly makes your entire bathroom feel twice as big as it did before. You will notice the difference the very first time you step inside the room. Plus, cleaning a flat floor with sleek wall panels is a million times easier than scrubbing those curved corners. You get to spend your weekends relaxing instead of scraping soap scum off old porcelain.
Think about how much safer your morning routine becomes without that giant obstacle in your path. Slips and trips happen way too often when you try to balance on one wet foot. A low-profile threshold lets you walk straight in without any awkward climbing. This simple adjustment provides peace of mind for everyone in your household, from young kids to grandparents.
Now, you might feel a bit overwhelmed by all the design choices out there. Selecting the right surfaces determines how long your new setup stays looking beautiful and fresh. We love working with high-quality acrylics because they resist chips and never require sealing. To help you compare your options, take a quick look at this handy guide below.
| Material Type | Maintenance Level | Installation Speed | Main Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Acrylic Panels | Very Low | Super Fast | No grout lines to scrub ever |
| Classic Ceramic Tile | High | Slow | Custom look with endless patterns |
| Solid Surface Composite | Medium | Moderate | Feels incredibly sturdy and premium |
Which means you can pick the perfect balance between your budget and your personal style. Acrylic wall systems are incredibly popular because they go up in just a couple of days. On the other hand, traditional tile gives you that classic, high-end look if you do not mind a bit more upkeep. We can show you samples of each during your free home consultation.
On top of that, you need to think about the hardware and fixtures that complete the space. Rain showerheads, sliding glass doors, and recessed niches for your shampoos make a huge difference. These small details transform a simple utility upgrade into a gorgeous daily retreat. You deserve a space that feels like a high-end getaway right in your own home.
Fortunately, modern design lets you stay safe without making your bathroom look like a sterile hospital ward. We install gorgeous grab bars that match your brushed nickel or matte black faucets perfectly. This ensures you have solid support exactly where you need it while keeping the room looking stylish. You get the best of both worlds without compromising on visual appeal.
Another fantastic option is a built-in shower bench or a fold-down seat. Having a dedicated spot to sit makes shaving your legs or just relaxing under the hot water incredibly convenient. This feature adds a touch of high-end relaxation to your daily routine while keeping you steady on your feet. It is a smart addition that you will appreciate more and more over the years.
Naturally, you might worry about the mess and disruption of a home remodel. Our team works hard to keep your home clean and respect your busy schedule. We protect your floors with heavy drop cloths and clean up every speck of dust before we leave. You will hardly even know we were there until you see your gorgeous new wash space.
First, we carefully remove the old basin and inspect the plumbing hidden behind the drywall. This crucial step ensures we catch any sneaky water damage or mold before it causes real trouble. We fix those underlying issues right away so your new setup sits on a solid, dry foundation. This attention to detail prevents costly headaches down the road.
After that, we run new drain pipes and install the custom shower pan. We seal everything tight using advanced waterproofing techniques to protect your subfloor from moisture. Finally, we install your chosen wall panels, fixtures, and glass doors with absolute precision. This seamless process takes only a fraction of the time of a traditional, full-scale remodel.
Living right here in Spokane County means we understand the unique plumbing quirks of homes in the local area. Whether you live in a classic mid-century ranch or a newer build, we know exactly how to handle your pipes. Our familiar team treats your property with the care and respect that neighbors deserve. We take pride in improving our local community one beautiful bathroom at a time.
This lovely corner of Washington, with its cozy community of 4,388 residents, deserves top-tier home improvement services. We know the local water conditions and building codes inside and out, ensuring a smooth project from start to finish. Our familiarity with the area means we arrive on time and fully prepared for your specific home style. You get dependable, friendly service from folks who actually know your neighborhood.
Believe it or not, most modern home buyers actively look for walk-in stalls instead of old tubs. Removing an unused basin in your master bathroom is one of the smartest investments you can make. This key selling point sets your home apart in the competitive real estate market. You get to enjoy the upgrade now and reap the financial rewards later if you ever decide to sell.
Which translates to a fantastic return on investment that beats out many other home improvement projects. Buyers love seeing a clean, modern walk-in setup because they know they will not have to remodel it themselves. This simple change makes your property feel updated, fresh, and move-in ready. It is a win-win situation for your lifestyle today and your wallet tomorrow.
On top of that, your water bills might actually decrease after making the switch. Showers generally use significantly less hot water than filling up a giant, deep basin every single day. This eco-friendly benefit saves you money month after month while helping the environment. You can enjoy those long, relaxing rinses without feeling guilty about wasting utility resources.
Perhaps you are wondering about the total cost for your specific bathroom layout. Every home is unique, which is why we offer completely free, no-obligation quotes right at your house. We take precise measurements, look at your plumbing, and help you choose the best materials for your budget. This personalized approach ensures you get an accurate price with zero hidden surprises.
This lets you plan your budget with confidence and explore all the cool design possibilities. Our friendly team answers all your questions and helps you design the perfect wash space for your lifestyle. We believe in honest pricing, quality craftsmanship, and keeping things simple for our customers. You have absolutely nothing to lose by getting a professional opinion on your project.
Now is the perfect time to take action and finally get rid of that old, outdated tub. Imagine stepping into a bright, spacious, and safe walk-in space tomorrow morning. Contact us today to schedule your free estimate and take the first step toward the bathroom of your dreams!
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 Trentwood 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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