One alcove in Broadview is about to earn its keep again. The Seattle crew handles demo, plumbing, walls and glass.
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Maybe you feel tired of stepping over a high porcelain wall every single morning just to wash off. This common bathroom remodel swaps your old, dusty basin for a modern, low-profile stall where you can walk right in without tripping. Our local crew helps folks in your area ditch the old-school setups for safer, much more convenient bathing options.
Actually, we focus on making your daily routine way easier and much safer. You get a spacious area to wash up, which also adds a heap of modern style to your home. By taking out that outdated unit, we open up the entire room and make it feel like a spa.
If you want to see what your home could look like, we can come out and give you a completely free estimate. This visit helps you figure out the budget without any pressure. You will know exactly what to expect before we even touch a single tile.
Let us face the facts because nobody really has time for long baths anymore. Most of us just want a quick, hot spray to wake us up before work or soothe our muscles after a long day. Removing that giant obstacle makes your daily routine faster and way more pleasant.
On top of that, stepping over a slippery ledge is honestly a recipe for a nasty fall. By lowering that threshold to just an inch or two, you protect your knees and keep yourself safe from accidental slips. It gives you peace of mind, which is worth every single penny.
This smart change also frees up a ton of visual space in a tight room. Because a glass door lets the light flow through, your whole bathroom suddenly looks twice as big. Your friends will probably think you knocked down a wall when they see it.
If you plan to stay in your home as you get older, this upgrade is basically a necessity. We install sturdy grab bars, comfortable built-in benches, and non-slip pans that keep you steady on your feet. You get to keep your independence while enjoying a beautiful space.
Moreover, cleaning a flat floor is a million times easier than scrubbing a stained acrylic basin. You can say goodbye to bending over double and hurting your back just to chase away mildew. A quick wipe down with a squeegee keeps the glass and solid walls looking brand new.
Buyers today do not want those outdated, yellowing tubs that take up half the room. They look for sleek, contemporary spaces that feel clean and highly functional. Investing in this upgrade makes your house stand out on the market if you ever decide to sell.
To help you compare the differences, we put together a simple table of what you gain when you make the switch.
| Old Bathroom Feature | New Walk-In Upgrade Benefit |
|---|---|
| High 15-inch stepping ledge | Ultra-low threshold for easy entry |
| Hard-to-clean curved corners | Sleek, flat wall panels that resist mold | Bright glass enclosure that opens up the room |
When we design your new setup, we look at several different high-quality options that fit your budget. Acrylic wall surrounds are super popular because they do not have grout lines to scrub and they look incredibly clean. They come in tons of colors and patterns, so you can mimic expensive stone without the massive price tag.
If you prefer a more traditional look, classic ceramic or porcelain tile offers endless customization. You can choose funky patterns, neutral tones, or textured finishes that keep your feet from slipping when wet. This route takes a bit more time to install, but the final look is absolutely gorgeous.
For a modern, seamless appearance, solid surface panels are a fantastic choice. These thick sheets have no seams, which means water has absolutely zero chance of leaking into your walls. They offer immense durability and give you that high-end resort feeling right in your own home.
Since a standard basin drain is usually smaller than a walk-in outlet, we often expand the pipe size. This ensures that the water rushes away instantly, preventing any annoying puddles around your ankles. Our team handles all these complex plumbing adjustments so you do not have to worry about leaks.
We also look at your mixing valve to make sure your water temperature stays safe and steady. Upgrading to a pressure-balancing valve prevents those sudden bursts of freezing or scalding water when someone flushes a toilet. This simple fix makes your daily washing experience incredibly peaceful and cozy.
First, we start with a friendly home visit to measure your space and chat about your design goals. We look at your current plumbing, check for any hidden water damage, and help you pick your favorite finishes. This lets us give you an accurate, honest price estimate without any hidden surprises down the line.
Next, we protect your floors with heavy-duty drop cloths before we bring in any tools. We carefully demo the old fixture, hauling away all the heavy debris so you do not have to lift a finger. If we find any moldy drywall behind the old unit, we fix it properly before moving forward.
Finally, we install your brand-new pan, run the new plumbing lines, and mount your beautiful new wall panels. We seal everything with premium, mold-resistant silicone and test the water flow to ensure perfection. In just a few days, you get a fully functional, stunning area that is ready for use.
Naturally, every home is a bit different, and the total cost depends on the materials you select. A basic acrylic setup is very affordable and goes up incredibly fast. Custom tile work or high-end glass enclosures will cost a bit more but offer unmatched beauty.
Because we want you to make an informed choice, we offer detailed project quotes for free. We sit down with you, lay out all the options, and find a solution that matches your wallet. You get complete control over the scope of the project from start to finish.
We love working right here in this beautiful corner of the Pacific Northwest, specifically in the lovely Broadview neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. This historic residential area, nestled in King County, is known for its gorgeous views of the Olympic Mountains and its quiet, tree-lined streets. While the local census counts this specific pocket with a population of 0 due to tract boundaries, the surrounding community is vibrant and growing.
Residents here enjoy a comfortable lifestyle, with a strong median household income that reflects the thriving local economy. Whether your home is near Carkeek Park or closer to Greenwood Avenue, we know the local housing styles inside and out. We cover all the local ZIP codes, including 98133 and 98177, bringing our reliable home improvement services straight to your doorstep.
Our team understands the unique challenges of regional homes, especially dealing with the damp climate that can cause moisture issues in older bathrooms. We take extra care to waterproof every single nook and cranny so your home stays dry and safe for decades. You can trust us to treat your house with the respect it deserves.
To make your new stall truly yours, we can add some awesome custom touches. Floating corner shelves give you plenty of room for all your shampoos, body washes, and soaps. This keeps your space organized and free of clutter, which makes the room feel much larger.
You can also choose a handheld sprayer alongside your main showerhead for ultimate flexibility. This makes washing your hair, rinsing off the walls, or even bathing your dog incredibly simple. It adds a level of convenience that you will appreciate every single day.
Are you ready to say goodbye to that old, clunky tub and hello to a beautiful, open stall? We are here to make the transition as smooth and worry-free as possible. Our experienced team handles everything from the initial design to the final cleanup with a smile.
Do not wait to start enjoying a safer, more modern, and highly functional bathroom. Contact us today to schedule your completely free home consultation and estimate. Let us build a space that you will absolutely love using every morning!
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 Broadview 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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