Our Chilili crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Bernalillo County within days.
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Maybe you feel tired of stepping over that high, dangerous wall every single morning just to get washed. Bathroom remodeling projects often start because people realize they do not even use their deep soaking tubs anymore. By swapping that old basin for a modern, walk-in design, you instantly make your daily routine safer and much faster.
This smart change breathes new life into your home layout while maximizing your actual floor space. Since you probably want to save time on cleaning, eliminating those hard-to-reach corners and moldy grout lines will make your life incredibly easy. We are ready to visit your house and provide a detailed free estimate for this exact project.
Stepping into a modern enclosure feels way better than balancing on a slippery, curved surface. Because safety matters as we get older, removing high thresholds helps prevent nasty falls in the wet area. You will love how much larger your room looks when you replace a bulky porcelain obstacle with sleek, clear glass doors.
Besides the safety aspect, you save tons of precious water when you stop filling a giant basin every day. That means lower utility bills for your household, which keeps more money in your pocket. Our team specializes in taking out those outdated fixtures and installing beautiful, low-barrier options that fit your space perfectly.
To help you compare your options, here is a quick breakdown of what you get when you make the switch:
| Feature | Old High-Walled Basin | New Walk-In Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Height | Typically 15 to 20 inches | Usually under 3 inches |
| Cleaning Effort | High bend and scrub | Easy wipe down |
| Water Usage | Up to 50 gallons per use | Around 15 to 20 gallons |
Making this transition improves your home value because most modern buyers prefer quick, accessible washing spaces over dusty old tubs. If you want to make this upgrade, we can come over to look at your plumbing and give you a free quote. We take care of everything from demolition to the final trim work.
Trying to tackle a major plumbing tear-out by yourself usually leads to expensive water damage behind your walls. Since older homes often have hidden rot or outdated pipe layouts, you need experienced hands to handle the transition safely. Our crew knows how to inspect the subfloor and strengthen it before we place your new slip-resistant pan.
We ensure that the drain aligns perfectly, which prevents standing water from pooling under your feet. On top of that, we seal every single seam with high-grade silicone to stop mold growth in its tracks. You get peace of mind knowing that your new setup will remain watertight and gorgeous for decades to come.
Choosing the right wall surrounds allows you to express your personal style without spending a fortune. You can select beautiful stone patterns, modern subway tile designs, or seamless acrylic panels that require zero scrubbing. Adding built-in shelves keeps your shampoos organized and off the floor.
Another great option involves adding a sturdy folding seat and strategic grab bars for ultimate stability. These features do not have to look clinical, as modern fixtures come in beautiful matte black, brushed nickel, and oil-rubbed bronze finishes. We help you design a space that feels like a private spa while keeping functionality at the forefront.
Getting rid of a heavy cast iron or steel tub requires serious muscle and the right tools. Sometimes we have to carefully break the old fixture into smaller pieces just to get it through your narrow bathroom doorway. We always protect your floors and clean up every speck of dust before we leave your house.
Living in a quiet, beautiful area means you appreciate honest work from neighbors who know the region. We proudly serve homeowners in Chilili, New Mexico, where we understand the unique plumbing challenges of local mountain properties. With a tiny, tight-knit local population of around 63 residents, we treat every single customer like family.
Whether your home sits near the scenic scenic trails or closer to the heart of the valley, we arrive on time and ready to work. Our team respects your property, your time, and your budget from start to finish. We love helping folks in the 87059 ZIP code area upgrade their homes with durable, beautiful renovations.
Since the median household income in our county requires smart budgeting, we make sure our prices stay fair and transparent. You will never have to worry about hidden fees or surprise costs when you work with us. We outline every detail in your written estimate so you can make an informed decision without any pressure.
First, we start with a friendly on-site consultation to measure your existing layout and discuss your vision. After you choose your materials, we order everything and schedule the installation date that works best for your busy calendar. Most of our transformations take just a few days, meaning you will not have to live in a construction zone for weeks.
Once we complete the installation, we run multiple water tests to verify that the drainage and pressure work flawlessly. We walk you through the finished space to show you how to care for your new surfaces so they stay shiny. You will be amazed at how much bigger and brighter your entire bathroom feels after we pack up our tools.
Now is the perfect time to stop struggling with an awkward, outdated bathroom setup. You deserve a modern, accessible washing space that brings peace and simplicity to your daily routine. Contact us today to schedule your free, no-obligation home visit and let us transform your bathroom into something truly spectacular!
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 Chilili 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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