Our Ash Lake crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Saint Louis County within days.
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Are you tired of tripping over that high, slippery wall just to wash off after a long day?
This frustrating daily climb can turn your morning routine into an unnecessary obstacle course.
By swapping that deep, outdated basin for a sleek, low-profile entry, you instantly create a safer and much more open space.
Getting rid of the old clunky tub is actually simpler than most homeowners think.
We specialize in helping folks swap out their unused basins for beautiful, modern step-in enclosures.
Our team visits your home to measure everything and gives you a free estimate on-site.
Think about how much easier your daily routine becomes when you do not have to climb into a giant ceramic bowl.
You deserve a wash space that actually fits your busy lifestyle.
This simple change brings incredible peace of mind and keeps you safe from slips.
Let us be honest about those dusty old tubs that nobody ever actually takes a bath in anymore.
They take up a massive amount of real estate in a room where every single inch counts.
Replacing that bulky unit with a spacious walk-in stall gives you room to breathe and move freely.
This smart upgrade drastically reduces the time you spend scrubbing stubborn grime and mildew on your knees.
Modern acrylic wall surrounds resist mold growth much better than old tiles with deteriorating grout lines.
Which means you spend less time cleaning with harsh chemicals and more time enjoying your home.
On top of that, your new setup adds a sleek, modern look that boosts the overall feel of the house.
We focus on installing high-quality materials that stand up to daily wear and tear without losing their luster.
You get a gorgeous, functional setup that makes your home feel like a cozy, customized retreat.
First, we sit down with you to look at your current layout and discuss your design goals.
This initial visit lets us inspect the existing plumbing lines to ensure everything is solid.
We want to make sure your subfloor is perfectly dry and ready for the new setup.
Next, we carefully remove the old cast iron or steel tub without damaging your walls.
This part of the job requires some heavy lifting and precise tools to avoid any mess.
We clean up every piece of debris so your home stays tidy throughout the process.
Then, our crew installs a custom-fit slip-resistant base and seals the walls with waterproof panels.
This step ensures that moisture never leaks behind your walls to cause hidden structural rot.
Our precise installation techniques protect your investment and keep your home safe from water damage.
| Feature Upgrade | Concrete Benefit for You |
|---|---|
| Low-threshold base | Prevents trips and makes entering the stall incredibly easy. |
| Built-in seating | Lets you sit down and unwind safely while washing off. |
| Sturdy grab bars | Provides extra stability on wet, soapy surfaces. |
| Corner caddies | Keeps your shampoos and soaps organized and off the floor. |
Adding these custom accessories allows you to tailor the space to your exact physical needs.
You can choose from a variety of finishes and colors that match your existing vanity and hardware.
This personal touch turns a standard washroom into a space that reflects your unique style.
We use premium materials that do not chip, crack, or fade over years of hot showers.
This durability means you will not have to worry about doing this job ever again.
You get a lifetime of reliability from a simple, straightforward home improvement project.
Many folks worry about how this change might affect the resale value of their property down the road.
However, most home buyers today actually prefer a spacious walk-in stall over a tub they will never use.
This modern upgrade makes your property highly attractive to buyers of all ages and walks of life.
If you plan on staying in your home as you grow older, this project is practically essential.
It allows you to maintain your independence without relying on others to help you wash.
Creating a safer environment now saves you from expensive renovations later in life.
Our team takes great pride in helping local neighbors throughout Saint Louis County make this transition.
We know the local building styles and how to work with the unique plumbing layouts found here.
You can trust our local hands-on experience to get the job done right the very first time.
Perhaps you are wondering about the total cost or how long the actual installation will take.
We make the entire planning phase completely stress-free by coming directly to your home.
Our friendly technician will look at your space and provide a detailed, written estimate with zero pressure.
Whether you live near the quiet waters of Ash Lake, Minnesota, or the surrounding woods, we are ready to help.
We love serving our small community of around 20 residents and keeping our local homes safe.
Our team brings big-city quality with that friendly, down-to-earth northern hospitality you expect.
Do not wait until a slippery slip or a bad fall forces you to make this change.
Take control of your home safety and enjoy a more comfortable daily routine starting next week.
Reach out to us today to schedule your free, no-obligation home quote and start planning your dream bathroom!
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 Ash Lake 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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