Our Cathan crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Snohomish County within days.
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Struggling to climb over a high wall just to get clean each day feels like a real chore. You deserve a bathroom layout that gives you true ease and total safety without any unnecessary stress.
Thinking about changing that clunky, outdated porcelain basin into a sleek, walk-in washing zone creates a fresh look for your home. This type of project fits perfectly into the quiet landscape of a small town in Snohomish County where people value their home time.
Making the jump to a modern walk-in setup offers you way more room to move around while scrubbing up. Most older homes feature these deep, high-sided vessels that become a total pain as the years tick by.
Swapping that old hardware means you gain a massive amount of floor space which makes the whole room feel bigger. You will appreciate the extra square footage when you are trying to dry off after a long day at work.
Living in a place where the population sits around 526 people means you likely enjoy a slower pace of life. Your house serves as your main sanctuary, so making it functional is worth every cent of your hard-earned cash.
Since the median household income varies across this beautiful region of Washington, you need a solution that stays budget-friendly. Getting a professional estimate helps you plan your project without any hidden shocks or nasty surprises later on.
Walking straight into your washing area without lifting your legs high reduces the chance of nasty slips. This simple change provides a sense of physical ease that you will love every single morning.
You also get to pick out beautiful new tiles and modern fixtures that bring a touch of luxury to your daily routine. Replacing old, chipped enamel with smooth, high-quality surfaces makes cleaning a breeze for everyone in the family.
| Feature | Your Benefit | |
|---|---|---|
| Low barrier entry | No more tripping hazards | |
| Custom glass doors | Makes the room feel open | |
| Non-slip flooring | Keeps you steady on your feet | |
| Modern hardware | Adds a nice touch of class |
Planning for a renovation can feel like a headache if you do not know the right steps to take. First, we remove the old, heavy shell and haul it away so you do not have to worry about the trash.
After that, we check the wall boards to ensure everything behind the scenes looks solid and dry. Doing this right ensures you do not run into expensive water damage repairs down the road.
Choosing durable materials means you spend less time scrubbing grout lines and more time relaxing in your upgraded room. We help you find the best options that fit the specific style you want for your house.
Picking materials that stand up to constant water exposure gives you peace of mind that your investment lasts. You deserve a setup that keeps looking good for a long time without needing constant attention from you.
When you live in ZIP code 98252, you want your home to be ready for the future. Installing grab bars or a built-in seat makes your morning routine feel much safer and more relaxing for all ages.
Adding these little touches ensures you stay independent in your own house for as many years as possible. You should focus on how you want to use the room instead of worrying about the hardware.
Starting the journey begins with an initial chat where we listen to your specific needs and goals. We look at your current layout and suggest the best ways to maximize every single inch of available space.
After the inspection, we give you a free estimate so you know exactly what the job costs. You remain in control of the budget while we handle all the heavy lifting and technical work.
Sometimes the plumbing inside older walls needs a bit of a tweak to match modern standards. We identify these issues early so you avoid any confusion while the walls are open and exposed.
Having a pro look at the pipes saves you from future leaks that could ruin your new floor tiles. You want the job finished correctly the first time so you can stop worrying about maintenance.
Once the plumbing and base structures are finished, we install your chosen finishes to pull the whole look together. You get to select the colors and textures that make you smile every time you walk through the door.
Putting in a new showerhead or a rainfall fixture changes the whole experience from basic to something special. You will notice how these small upgrades provide a massive boost to your overall happiness at home.
Putting off a home project usually leads to the same old frustrations occurring day after day. Taking action now means you stop dealing with that annoying high-walled basin and start enjoying a modern space.
Requesting a free quote provides the info you need to decide if this move works for your current plans. You gain clarity on the timeline and the costs involved without any pressure to commit.
Working with a local contractor who knows the area means you get someone who actually cares about your result. We understand the specific needs of homeowners in this part of the state and provide high-quality results.
You can ask any questions you have about the materials or the steps involved in the construction. Feeling comfortable with the person doing the work makes the entire project feel much better for you.
Remodeling a room involves a little dust and noise, but the final outcome makes it all worthwhile. We keep the site as clean as possible so you can still use the rest of your house.
Watching the transformation happen from an old, clunky tub to a sleek, open stall is honestly quite fun. You will love the new view and the way the light reflects off your clean surfaces.
Taking the next step is as easy as reaching out to get your free estimate for this project. We look forward to helping you improve your home and making your daily routine much better.
Your vision for a more functional bathroom is just a short conversation away from becoming a real reality. Reach out today to see how we can turn your space into something you love to use.
Upgrading your fixtures adds real value to your house if you ever decide to sell it later. Buyers love seeing modern, accessible bathrooms because they know they will not have to deal with the old tub.
Investing in your property now saves you money on potential repairs that might pop up with older systems. You are protecting your home and improving your daily life at the exact same time.
Delivering top-tier results means we pay attention to the smallest details that most people might skip over. From the way the tiles meet the wall to how the door seals, everything matters.
You get to enjoy a space that reflects your personality and your needs perfectly. We take pride in making sure you are happy with the finished product when we finally pack up our tools.
Choosing to convert your washing area is a smart move that improves your quality of life every single day. You stop fighting with the high walls and start enjoying a simple, clean, and open environment.
Everything starts with that first contact to discuss your plans and get your free quote. You deserve a home that works for you, so do not wait any longer to make this happen.
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 Cathan 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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