Our Chewelah crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Stevens County within days.
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If you feel trapped by a high-walled, slippery basin every single morning, transforming that outdated setup into a sleek, walk-in stall will instantly upgrade your daily routine. This smart home improvement makes your bathroom feel twice as large while saving you from dangerous slips. Let us help you take the first step toward a safer home today by requesting your free project estimate.
Stepping over a steep, slick barrier when you are half-awake is a recipe for disaster. By replacing that old tub with a low-profile, modern entry pan, you eliminate a major tripping hazard. This change gives your bathroom an open, airy feeling that makes the whole space look much bigger.
Cleaning a massive porcelain tub requires a lot of painful scrubbing on your hands and knees. In contrast, modern wall panels and glass enclosures require just a quick swipe with a squeegee to look brand new. This means you spend your weekends relaxing instead of scrubbing mildew from old grout lines.
Many homeowners worry that removing a tub will hurt their property value. However, most buyers actually prefer a spacious, upscale stall over a dusty basin they will never use. You get to enjoy a gorgeous, modern wash space now while building solid equity for the future.
| Feature | Immediate Benefit for You |
|---|---|
| Low-threshold entry | Prevents tripping and allows easy access |
| Non-porous acrylic walls | Wipes clean easily without harsh chemicals |
| Built-in seating and grab bars | Provides extra safety and ultimate relaxation |
Safety features do not have to look like they belong in a sterile hospital room. We install beautiful, heavy-duty hardware that blends seamlessly with your personal style. This lets you design a space that is both incredibly secure and visually stunning.
Every home has unique plumbing quirks that require a trained eye to handle correctly. Our skilled crew manages the entire demolition and installation process so you do not have to lift a finger. We make sure your new drain aligns perfectly with the existing waste lines to prevent leaks.
First, we visit your home to take precise measurements of your existing layout. This careful inspection ensures we spot any hidden water damage behind your current walls before any new materials arrive. You get a clear, honest assessment of what it takes to get the job done right.
After we agree on the design, we order your custom-fitted materials. This means we do not start tearing up your home until everything is ready to go. We keep the messy phase of construction as short and painless as possible for your family.
Next comes the exciting part where we carefully break down and haul away your old heavy fixture. Our team protects your flooring and hallways with heavy drop cloths to prevent any scratches or dust buildup. We treat your property with the utmost respect throughout the entire demo day.
Once the old unit is gone, we inspect the wooden framing underneath for any signs of rot. If we find soft wood, we repair it immediately to ensure your new foundation is rock-solid. This extra care guarantees your new setup will last for decades without shifting or cracking.
Then, we run the new plumbing lines and secure the slip-resistant floor pan. We use high-grade sealants and water-resistant backing boards to create a completely watertight barrier. This keeps mold and moisture from ever sneaking into your walls.
Finally, we install your choice of beautiful wall surrounds and heavy glass doors. We test every single faucet and drain connection multiple times before we declare the job finished. You are left with a sparkling, ready-to-use oasis that functions flawlessly.
You can choose from a wide variety of wall patterns that mimic high-end stone or classic subway tile. These durable materials give you the look of luxury without the constant maintenance that real stone demands. This lets you customize your wash space to match your exact aesthetic preferences.
Adding recessed shelving units keeps all your shampoos and soaps organized and off the floor. We place these custom niches at your preferred height so everything you need is always within arm's reach. This simple addition keeps your new stall looking tidy and organized.
If you plan to age in place, we can easily integrate fold-down benches and sturdy grab bars. These features provide incredible peace of mind without sacrificing the modern look of your bathroom. You get a space that adapts to your physical needs over time.
Living in a charming community like ours means we often deal with older homes that feature outdated plumbing layouts. Our region in Stevens County has about 2,620 residents who appreciate honest, high-quality craftsmanship. We understand the unique architectural styles of local properties and how to update them safely.
With a local median household income of $34,280, we know how important it is to spend your hard-earned money wisely. That is why we focus on durable, cost-effective solutions that add real value to your home. We offer transparent pricing with zero hidden fees so you can plan your budget with confidence.
Whether your home sits near the heart of town or closer to the edges of the 99109 ZIP code, our team is ready to drive out to your property. We bring all our tools, materials, and local expertise right to your doorstep. You get personalized, friendly service from neighbors who truly care about your satisfaction.
Delaying this home project only means more days of struggling with an inconvenient and unsafe setup. Our friendly team is ready to guide you through every choice from color schemes to fixture finishes. We make the entire remodeling experience smooth, fast, and completely stress-free.
We believe every homeowner deserves a space that offers total ease of use and simple maintenance. Our custom installations provide the ultimate blend of safety and modern style for your daily routine. You will wonder why you did not make this convenient switch years ago.
To help you get started, we are proud to offer a completely complimentary in-home consultation and estimate. We will look at your current setup, listen to your ideas, and give you a detailed price quote. Contact us today to schedule your free estimate and take the first step toward 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 Chewelah 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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