Our Curtis crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Frontier County within days.
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Maybe you find yourself climbing over a high porcelain barrier every single morning just to wash off the sleep. This daily obstacle course gets old really fast, especially when you consider how much space that old basin actually wastes. By swapping that bulky, unused tub for a spacious, modern walk-in stall, you instantly reclaim your floor plan and make your morning routine feel like a breeze. It is all about making your home work better for your actual lifestyle, rather than living with a layout designed decades ago.
Actually, many homeowners in Frontier County are realizing they do not even remember the last time they actually took a soaking bath. When you think about it, a quick wash is much more efficient for busy people who want to save time and water. Our local team specializes in tearing out those outdated, slippery basins and replacing them with beautiful, low-profile alternatives. We come directly to your house to measure your space and help you design a setup that feels like a personal spa.
If you are ready to stop tripping over high tub walls, we can show you some incredible options during a completely free consultation. This initial visit does not cost you a single penny, and it gives you a clear roadmap for your project. You can ask us all your questions about materials, timelines, and budgets right there in your own home. We want to help you make the best decision for your space without any pressure or sales tactics.
First of all, safety should always come first when you are planning a home improvement project. Those slick, curved basin bottoms are notorious for causing slips and falls, which can lead to serious injuries. By choosing a flat, textured floor with a very low threshold, you drastically reduce the risk of accidents in your wet area. This simple change gives you peace of mind every time you step in to wash.
Consequently, cleaning becomes a whole lot easier when you get rid of old grout lines and deep tub corners. Older fixtures tend to collect soap scum and mildew in hard-to-reach places that require heavy scrubbing on your hands and knees. Modern acrylic wall surrounds and solid bases resist mold growth and wipe clean with just a damp cloth. That means you get to spend your weekends relaxing instead of scrubbing bathroom grime with harsh chemicals.
On top of that, your entire bathroom will suddenly feel twice as large as it did before. Removing that heavy, high-walled block opens up the sightlines of the room, which makes the whole space look bright and airy. This visual expansion is a huge benefit for smaller homes where every square inch of real estate matters. You will love how much more breathing room you have once that old barrier is gone forever.
To begin with, you get to choose from a massive variety of wall patterns, colors, and textures. Whether you prefer the classic look of subway tile or the rich appearance of natural stone, we have options that fit your personal style. These durable materials look incredibly high-end but do not require the constant maintenance of real grout and stone. You get the best of both worlds: gorgeous aesthetics and absolute simplicity.
In addition to the walls, you can customize your setup with functional accessories that make your life easier. Think about adding built-in corner shelves for your shampoos, a sturdy grab bar for extra stability, or even a comfortable fold-down seat. These little touches turn a simple wash space into a highly personalized area tailored to your physical needs. We help you place every single feature exactly where you want it for maximum convenience.
This lets you choose the perfect glass door system or curtain rod setup to complete the look. Sliding glass panels with bypass rollers keep the water inside while showing off your beautiful new wall panels. If you prefer an open concept, a single fixed glass panel can create a gorgeous wet-room vibe that feels incredibly modern. The choice is entirely yours, and we are here to make sure it functions flawlessly.
Naturally, you might worry that a major renovation like this will leave your home in a messy state for weeks. Fortunately, our crew works incredibly fast because we focus specifically on this type of wet-area transformation. We often complete the entire demolition and installation process in just a few days, minimizing the disruption to your household. We respect your home, clean up our mess, and make sure we leave your space spotless.
Which means we start by carefully removing your old cast iron or steel tub without damaging your surrounding walls. This part of the job requires serious muscle and experience, especially in older homes with tight hallways and doors. After the old fixture is gone, we inspect the underlying wood and plumbing to make sure everything is dry and structurally sound. If we find any hidden water damage, we fix it properly before moving forward with the new install.
Next, our skilled installers update your drain location and install the brand-new shower base securely. We ensure the plumbing lines are perfectly sealed to prevent any future leaks behind your finished walls. Once the base is set, we install the waterproof wall panels and any custom accessories you selected. You are left with a beautiful, leak-free system that is built to last for decades of daily use.
Since we live and work right here in the area, we understand the unique homes in this part of the state. Many houses in our quiet community of 848 residents feature classic layouts that require a careful, experienced touch. Whether your home was built decades ago or is a more modern build, we know how to handle the local plumbing quirks. We treat every single customer like our neighbor, because you actually are.
This table highlights some of the key local demographics for our service area, showing our deep connection to the community:
| Local Indicator | Community Detail |
|---|---|
| Geographic Location | Curtis, Nebraska (NE), USA |
| County | Frontier County |
| Local Population | 848 residents |
| Median Household Income | $40,568 |
| ZIP Codes | 69025 |
Now, we know that home improvement is a big financial decision, especially when keeping the local median household income of $40,568 in mind. That is why we focus on providing high-quality, durable upgrades that offer incredible value for your hard-earned money. We do not believe in cutting corners or using cheap materials that will fail in a few years. Our goal is to give you an upgrade that increases your home value while making your daily life much more comfortable.
Indeed, choosing a local contractor means you get personalized service from start to finish. We do not hide behind automated phone lines or distant corporate offices; we are right here when you need us. If you ever have a question or need a quick adjustment, we are just a short drive away. We take pride in building strong relationships with local homeowners throughout the 69025 ZIP code area.
If you are tired of looking at that old, stained basin, it is time to take the first step toward a change. You do not have to guess about the costs or wonder if your bathroom layout can handle the transition. Our team will come out to your property, evaluate your existing plumbing, and give you a detailed breakdown of the project. This estimate is completely free of charge, and you are under absolutely no obligation to move forward with us.
Think about how much happier you will feel stepping into a bright, spacious, and safe washing area every morning. This simple home upgrade can truly transform your daily routine, saving you time and energy while adding modern appeal to your house. Do not let another day go by struggling with an outdated, hard-to-clean bathroom setup that does not fit your lifestyle. Contact us today to schedule your free home consultation and let us help you design the wash space of your dreams.
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 Curtis 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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