Our Beaux Arts Village crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in King County within days.
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Getting stuck in an old, deep tub every single morning can really ruin your mood before the day even starts.
Fortunately, we can swap that bulky basin for a sleek, low-profile basin that makes washing up a total breeze.
This smart change gives you more room to move and stops you from tripping over high porcelain walls.
Suddenly, your daily routine feels a lot more open and safe.
Because of this, you will notice a huge boost in daily convenience.
Our team of local builders loves helping folks make this exact switch without any stress or messy delays.
Imagine stepping onto a flat, slip-resistant surface instead of sliding around on curved wet acrylic.
This simple home improvement project transforms the entire feel of your washing space.
We make sure the transition is smooth, quick, and tailored to your household needs.
Think about how much water you actually waste filling up a giant basin that you barely even sit in.
By installing a spacious, glass-enclosed washing area, you save valuable time during those frantic weekday mornings.
On top of that, cleaning becomes ten times easier because you do not have to bend over to scrub grime.
Our wet-area transformations focus on maximizing your floor space while keeping the layout highly functional.
For instance, we use durable materials that resist mold and mildew growth naturally.
Which means you spend less time on your knees scrubbing tile joints with harsh chemicals.
This upgrade also adds a modern touch that instantly appeals to future home buyers.
Many people today actively look for homes that already have these contemporary, accessible setups installed.
Therefore, you are investing in your daily sanity while boosting your property value at the same time.
To help you compare the two setups, we put together a quick breakdown of how they stack up:
| Feature | Old Deep Basin | Modern Walk-In Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Level | Low (high step-over) | High (low-profile threshold) |
| Cleaning Effort | High (lots of bending) | Low (easy-wipe wall surrounds) |
| Space Utilization | Bulky and cramped | Open and airy feeling |
First, we come out to look at your current plumbing layout to see how the drains align.
This helps us plan the demo stage without causing any unexpected leaks or wall damage.
We always respect your home and keep the dust contained to the work area.
Next, our crew carefully extracts the old cast iron or steel fixture from its alcove.
After that, we inspect the subfloor and studs for any hidden water damage that needs fixing.
This ensures your new setup rests on a rock-solid, completely dry foundation.
Finally, we install the new slip-resistant base, waterproof wall panels, and beautiful new fixtures.
You get to choose from various styles, including gorgeous stone patterns and modern matte black hardware.
Once we finish, we clean up every speck of dust so you can enjoy your new space immediately.
Living in a cozy enclave of just 299 people in King County means you value high-quality craftsmanship and neighborly trust.
We understand the unique architectural styles of homes in this beautiful lakeside area.
Whether you live in a classic mid-century build or a newer home, we match your existing style perfectly.
Because the median household income here is exceptionally high, residents appreciate premium materials that stand the test of time.
We never cut corners on waterproofing membranes or plumbing valves.
This dedication to quality ensures your new setup remains leak-free for decades to come.
Our services cover the entire local community, including the primary 98004 ZIP code area.
We treat every single home as if it belonged to our own family members.
This local focus means we arrive on time and finish the job within your budget.
You might worry that losing a tub will hurt your home's resale value down the line.
However, as long as you have at least one other tub in the house, this upgrade actually attracts more buyers.
Most adults prefer a spacious walk-in area over a dusty basin they never use anyway.
Another common worry is the mess and disruption of a major bathroom renovation.
Thankfully, our specialized team can often complete the entire installation process in just a few days.
We minimize downtime so your household routine gets back to normal as fast as possible.
We also address any concerns about accessibility for older family members or those with mobility challenges.
Adding sturdy grab bars and a comfortable built-in bench provides incredible peace of mind.
This lets everyone in your home bathe with complete independence and dignity.
Getting started on your dream bathroom upgrade is much easier than you might think.
We offer completely complimentary, no-obligation consultations right in the comfort of your home.
Our friendly estimator will measure your space, show you material samples, and give you an honest price.
This transparent process ensures you know exactly what to expect before any work begins.
We believe in honest pricing without any high-pressure sales tactics or hidden fees.
You get all the information you need to make the best decision for your home.
Do not spend another day climbing over a dangerous, outdated ledge just to get clean.
Contact our team today to request your free estimate and take the first step toward a safer home.
We look forward to helping you create a beautiful, functional space that you will love using every single day.
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 Beaux Arts Village 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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