Our Bighorn crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Treasure County within days.
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Every single morning you face the same annoying obstacle course right in your own home.
That outdated cast iron monster in your washroom takes up so much space and barely gets used for actual soaking.
Getting rid of it for a modern walk-in setup makes your daily routine safer and much faster.
Think about how much easier your life becomes when you do not have to balance on one wet foot just to get clean.
Our local crew specializes in swapping out those old bulky basins for spacious step-in stalls.
We visit your home to measure everything and hand you a complete price estimate without charging you a single dime.
First of all, nobody actually has time for long baths anymore in our busy world.
This means you are wasting precious square footage on a dusty basin that only collects soap scum.
By switching to a low-profile base, you instantly create a spacious cabin that feels way more open.
On top of that, safety is a massive deal for everyone as the years roll by.
Slip hazards vanish when you decrease the threshold height down to just a couple of inches.
This simple home improvement protects your knees and gives you peace of mind every time you wash.
Naturally, your property value gets a nice little bump from these smart upgrades too.
Many home buyers today actively search for properties that already feature these sleek walk-in setups.
You get to enjoy the daily convenience now while securing a solid investment for the future.
To start, we carefully remove the old heavy fixture without damaging your surrounding walls or floorboards.
This requires serious muscle and a bit of clever maneuvering through tight hallways.
Our experienced team handles the heavy lifting so you do not ruin your back trying to haul iron.
Next, we inspect the hidden plumbing to ensure no slow leaks have rotted your subfloor.
Fixing these silent issues immediately prevents mold from ruining your brand-new wall panels later.
We update the drain location to line up perfectly with your new center-drain configuration.
After that, we install durable waterproof backer boards and your choice of beautiful wall surrounds.
These modern materials resist grime and require almost zero scrubbing to keep sparkling clean.
You finally get to throw away those harsh chemical cleaners that hurt your lungs.
Choosing the right materials can feel a bit overwhelming with so many choices out there.
We put together a simple table to help you compare the most popular materials for your new setup.
| Material Type | Maintenance Level | Key Benefit for You |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic Panels | Very Low | No grout lines to scrub and super budget-friendly |
| Solid Surface | Low | Extremely durable with a premium stone-like feel |
| Ceramic Tile | Medium | Infinite design patterns to match your unique style |
Which option fits your daily routine and budget the best?
Our friendly specialists can show you physical samples during your free home assessment.
This helps you feel the quality and see the true colors under your own bathroom lights.
Living here in the beautiful state of Montana means we understand the unique needs of local homeowners.
We know the local water conditions and how they affect different plumbing fixtures over time.
Our team arrives on time, works clean, and treats your property with absolute respect.
Specifically, we serve the hard-working folks around the historic Treasure County area with pride.
Since this region has a population of about 13,242 people, we treat every customer like a close neighbor.
We build relationships that last long after the silicone caulking has dried.
Whether your home is near the main highways or tucked away in zip code 59010, we come directly to you.
We know the local building codes inside and out, which keeps your project safe and fully compliant.
You can trust our crew to handle every single detail without cutting corners.
Understandably, you might worry about the total cost of updating your washing area.
We keep our overhead low so we can pass those direct savings onto your family.
Our transparent pricing means you never have to deal with surprise fees or hidden charges.
Given that the local median household income requires smart budgeting, we offer highly competitive rates.
We believe everyone deserves a safe and beautiful washroom without breaking the bank.
Our detailed estimates clearly outline every expense so you can make an informed decision.
Additionally, we offer various design tiers to match your specific financial goals.
From basic safety upgrades to luxurious custom enclosures, we have a perfect fit for your wallet.
You control the scope of the work while we deliver top-tier craftsmanship.
Now is the perfect time to stop struggling with that old outdated basin.
Our simple process starts with a quick, friendly conversation right in your own living room.
We look at your space, listen to your ideas, and sketch out a beautiful plan.
Remember, there is absolutely zero obligation or pressure when you request a quote from us.
We provide the facts, show you the potential layout, and let you decide on your own time.
This hassle-free approach is why your neighbors choose us for their home upgrades.
Fill out our quick contact form today to schedule your complimentary on-site consultation.
Let us help you transform your daily routine into a safer, much faster, and highly enjoyable experience.
We cannot wait to visit your home and bring your dream washroom to life...
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 Bighorn 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 Treasure County; the statewide picture lives on Montana; the wider region is the West; background reading sits on Wikipedia.
One three-day job stands between this bathroom and its best fixture.
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