Our Tumwater crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Thurston County within days.
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Do you ever look at your bulky, outdated bathing basin and wish you had more room to move around? Making the switch to a sleek walk-in area can completely change your daily routine and make your home feel way more upscale.
Changing your old clunky tub into a spacious, open stall is honestly one of the smartest moves you can make for your house. This project clears up so much floor space while giving you a fresh, updated look that makes getting ready in the morning feel like a breeze.
Whether you live in a house with a smaller layout or just want to modernize your primary washroom, this change brings a sense of serenity to your life. You get to enjoy a safer, more accessible way to wash up without having to step over those high, annoying walls every single day.
Perhaps you are tired of climbing over high porcelain edges every single morning just to get clean. This high-walled barrier represents a serious trip hazard that nobody really wants to deal with as they get older or just start their busy day.
Removing that heavy unit gives you a massive amount of extra floor space that you never knew you had. You can finally put in a nice bench or some grab bars to ensure you feel total relaxation during your morning routine.
Also, these open floor plans are much easier to clean than those cramped, dark alcoves of the past. You save hours of scrubbing grime out of tight corners because everything is now wide open and accessible for your mop or sponge.
Initially, you might worry about how long the whole thing will take to finish up. Most people think it takes weeks of mess and dust, but it is actually a lot faster than you might expect when you hire the right crew.
First, we carefully remove the old fixture and check that the plumbing underneath is still in good shape. Then, we install a waterproof membrane that keeps your walls dry and prevents any mold from creeping into your beautiful new walls.
After that, we set up your new tiling or synthetic wall panels to match your personal taste perfectly. This entire workflow ensures you get a custom result that fits your home layout without leaving a massive headache behind for you to deal with.
Living in this corner of Thurston County means you appreciate a home that feels functional and ready for anything. With roughly 22,500 people calling this city home, you know how important it is to keep your property value moving in the right direction.
Since the median household income hovers around $65,167, making a smart investment in your home keeps your finances balanced while boosting your daily joy. You deserve to live in a place that reflects the charm of the Pacific Northwest while staying practical for your family needs.
Whether you are located near the 98511 area or just slightly outside the main hub, your home deserves a touch of modern class. A professional changeover is exactly what you need to align your living space with the high standards of your local community.
Maybe you want a rainfall showerhead that makes you feel like you are standing under a warm summer storm. Adding a built-in niche for your soaps and shampoos keeps everything organized so you never have to deal with cluttered ledges again.
Perhaps you prefer a frameless glass door that makes the entire room look twice as big as it really is. This specific choice provides a sense of open air and light that makes your washroom feel like a high-end spa.
Whatever your preference, you get to choose exactly how the layout works for your specific height and mobility. You can even add a fold-down seat if you want a bit of extra support while you wash up after a long day at the office.
| Feature | Old Bathing Basin | New Walk-in Stall |
| Entry Ease | High wall to climb | Zero threshold entry |
| Maintenance | Hard to reach corners | Smooth wipeable surfaces |
| Safety | Risk of slipping | Anti-slip flooring options |
Getting a clear idea of the total cost is usually the first step to feeling good about starting this renovation. You should never feel pressured to guess how much your project might cost when you could just ask a professional for a free estimate.
Actually, getting a quote helps you see exactly where your money goes for materials and labor. This transparent approach lets you plan your savings properly without any nasty surprises showing up once the work actually begins on your floor.
Furthermore, we pride ourselves on being upfront about every detail so you know exactly what to expect from start to finish. You can feel confident knowing that your home is in capable hands and that every dollar spent goes directly into improving your daily life.
Maybe you fear that the dust will take over your house during the demolition phase. We use special coverings and high-grade vacuums to ensure your living room stays clean while we work in the washroom.
Perhaps you worry that the pipes might need a total overhaul during the process. We inspect everything while the walls are open to make sure your plumbing remains reliable for many years to come.
Whatever your worries are, you can rest easy knowing that we handle the heavy lifting while you focus on picking out the fun stuff like tiles and fixtures. You gain a beautiful result without having to sacrifice your sanity or your schedule.
Now that you see all the advantages of clearing out that bulky unit, you probably want to know how to start. Simply reach out to request your free quote so we can come by and look at your specific setup.
This visit is completely free of charge and gives you a chance to ask all your burning questions about colors, styles, and timelines. We walk through the space with you and listen to what you actually want to achieve for your personal oasis.
Don't let another year go by dealing with a bathroom that feels outdated or difficult to use. Take control of your home improvement goals today and see just how much potential your current space really has for a massive upgrade.
Since we are local to your region, we know exactly how the houses in this area are built and what challenges might hide behind your walls. We care about our reputation in the neighborhood and always aim to do work that makes you want to refer us to your own friends.
Your satisfaction is our primary goal because we want you to love your new space every single morning. We treat your property with the same care we would use on our own homes, ensuring that every tile is level and every pipe is sealed perfectly.
You deserve a contractor who listens to your needs and keeps you in the loop throughout the entire journey. We show up on time, get the job done right, and make sure you are thrilled with the transformation of your washroom into a modern marvel.
Making this change is honestly a game-changer for your quality of life. You get to enjoy a safer, more open, and much more attractive washroom that brings a smile to your face every time you walk through the door.
There is really no reason to wait when you can get a free estimate today and find out exactly what is possible. Let us help you craft the perfect space that suits your lifestyle and brings a bit of luxury into your daily routine.
Go ahead and reach out for that free estimate to get the ball rolling on your project. You are only one step away from ditching that old, clunky basin for the sleek, open stall you have been dreaming about for so long.
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 Tumwater 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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