Our West Bountiful crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Davis County within days.
Written quote at no cost, one callback, no chasing afterwards.
Are you tired of stepping over a giant porcelain wall just to wash off the grime of the day? Well, changing that outdated basin into a sleek walk-in bathing zone gives you absolute ease.
Davis County homeowners often struggle with clunky fixtures that take up too much room. Fortunately, upgrading your bathroom layout lets you reclaim valuable square footage without a massive headache.
Climbing into a deep tub gets harder as the years roll on. This smart renovation provides you with a much safer entry point every single morning.
Slips and falls inside old slippery basins cause countless injuries every year. Eliminating that high barrier protects your family and gives you total peace of mind.
Traditional soaking units trap soap scum in hard-to-reach corners. Modern walk-in stalls feature smooth acrylic walls which let you wipe down surfaces in mere seconds.
Tight floor plans need clever design choices to feel open and airy. Removing that massive plastic tub opens up your sightlines and makes the whole room feel larger.
Clever glass panels bounce natural light around the space brilliantly. This smart trick helps you enjoy a brighter morning routine while saving money on electricity.
Durability matters when water splashes against your walls constantly. High-grade composite panels give you rugged longevity that resists mold and mildew buildup effortlessly.
Sturdy bases prevent annoying flexing when you stand under the spraying water. Selecting solid foundations ensures your new setup stays rock-solid for decades.
West Bountiful, Utah has unique architectural styles ranging from mid-century builds to modern houses. Neighborhoods near the local park often feature older plumbing systems that need careful professional attention.
Dealing with Davis County building regulations can sometimes feel overwhelming for busy homeowners. Hiring local pros ensures your project complies with every single municipal code right away.
Living in ZIP codes like 84087 means dealing with hard water mineral deposits daily. Choosing scale-resistant fixtures gives you spotless glass doors that require much less scrubbing.
With a cozy population of 5578 residents, this tight-knit community values quality craftsmanship. Neighbors talk when someone does a poor job on home renovations.
The solid median household income of $99444 means families invest wisely in their properties. Upgrading your bathing quarters boosts your home equity significantly when selling time arrives.
Local weather brings freezing winter temperatures and dry summers to your doorstep. Proper insulation behind your new shower walls prevents frozen pipes during cold snaps.
| Feature | Old Porcelain Tub | New Walk-in Stall |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | High step hazard | Flush threshold |
| Cleaning | Grout scrubbing | Seamless panels |
| Space | Cramped layout | Open floor plan |
Many contractors quote outrageous prices for minor cosmetic changes. Working with honest local builders guarantees fair pricing without any hidden surprises on your final bill.
Demolition day starts by ripping out the heavy iron or fiberglass basin. Crews haul away the debris quickly so you do not trip over construction mess.
Plumbers inspect the underlying subfloor for any hidden water rot or mold. Catching these structural issues early saves you thousands of dollars in future repairs.
New mixing valves get installed behind the drywall with absolute precision. This ensures your water temperature stays steady while you wash away your stress.
Moisture is the silent enemy of any residential wooden structure. Applying heavy-duty waterproof membranes stops leaks before they ever reach your subfloor.
Silicone caulking seals every joint tightly against persistent moisture intrusion. Using commercial-grade sealants gives you waterproof protection that lasts for many years.
Proper drainage slopes ensure water flows toward the drain without pooling. Standing puddles invite slippery mildew which nobody wants in their wash zone.
Rainfall showerheads deliver a spa-like experience right inside your own home. Adjustable handheld wands let you rinse your legs and paws with incredible convenience.
Sturdy grab bars blend seamlessly into the tile design for hidden safety. These supportive rails give you extra stability without looking like a hospital room.
Kitchens and washrooms sell houses faster than almost any other room. Prospective buyers love seeing modern bathing areas that require zero immediate repair work.
Investing in your property improves your daily living standards immediately. Enjoying a luxurious rinse every morning starts your day with boundless positive energy.
Energy-efficient showerheads lower your monthly water utility bills noticeably. Conserving precious water resources also helps protect our local environment for future generations.
YouTube videos make plumbing look much easier than it actually is. One wrong pipe measurement floods your living room and ruins expensive drywall.
Professional contractors bring specialized tools that cut through tile cleanly. Buying these tools yourself costs more than hiring an experienced local crew.
Warranties protect your investment if something breaks down the road. DIY projects offer zero coverage when pipes burst behind your finished walls.
Are you ready to swap that bulky basin for a modern washing sanctuary? Getting started requires nothing more than a quick conversation about your design preferences.
Professional contractors visit your property to measure the exact dimensions available. This in-home consultation helps you visualize the finished space before work begins.
We put the figure in writing before any work starts. Reach out to local professionals today and schedule your consultation right now.
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 West Bountiful 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.
The map carries the geography; the link lists underneath spell out every town our crews can reach from this one.
For the bigger map: county seat pages start at Davis County; the statewide picture lives on Utah; the wider region is the West; background reading sits on Wikipedia.
One three-day job stands between this bathroom and its best fixture.
Get my free quote