Our Duncan crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Greenlee County within days.
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Are you tired of stepping over a high porcelain wall every single morning just to wash off the dirt. Now is the best time to think about trading that bulky washing basin for an open walk-in shower area. This change lets you enjoy your daily routine without any hassle or worry about slipping.
Perhaps you live right around the 85534 area and notice your old tub leaks water onto the floorboards. Such issues can rot your subfloor if you ignore them for too long. Fortunately, tackling this home project brings massive benefits to your daily life and property value.
Have you ever wondered how much safer your bathroom would become with zero barriers to entry. Removing that giant porcelain obstacle means you avoid nasty trips and falls when your feet are wet. This upgrade gives you total peace of mind every single time you step inside.
Maybe your household income sits near the forty-two thousand dollar mark and you watch every penny you spend on home repairs. Wisdom dictates you choose upgrades that offer long lasting durability without breaking your bank account. Such smart choices save you money on future plumbing repairs and stop constant headaches.
Do you know what actually happens when local contractors start tearing out your outdated bathroom fixture. Workers usually shut off your main water supply and carefully detach the old pipes behind the wall. This step ensures your drywall stays completely dry and free from mold growth.
Next comes the waterproofing phase where skilled hands apply heavy duty membranes to stop moisture leaks. Failing to do this right causes major structural damage down the road. Therefore hiring experienced local pros who know the regional building codes is totally worth it.
| Feature | Old Bathtub | Modern Walk-In Stall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Height | High wall to climb | Completely flat floor | |
| Cleaning Effort | Scrubbing deep corners | Quick wipe down | |
| Safety Level | High slip risk | Grab bars and non skid tiles | |
| Water Usage | High volume to fill | Low flow showerheads |
Do you see how much easier life gets when you stop wrestling with a dirty tub curtain. Modern glass panels give your room a bright and open feel that makes tight spaces look huge. Plus you get rid of soap scum buildup in hard to reach corners.
Have you looked at your current savings and wondered if upgrading your bathroom is a smart financial move. Investing in your home increases its market value tremendously if you decide to sell down the road. Local buyers in this charming community love seeing updated plumbing features that look amazing.
Perhaps you worry about hidden costs popping up midway through the demolition work. Honest local tradesmen always give you clear pricing upfront so you never face nasty surprises. This transparency lets you budget properly and relax while workers handle the heavy lifting.
Do you prefer sleek stone tiles or low maintenance acrylic panels for your new wet area. Acrylic walls resist mold and mildew naturally which cuts your weekly cleaning time in half. Meanwhile natural stone brings an earthy vibe that matches the gorgeous desert surroundings outside your window.
Maybe you need built in seating and safety grab bars installed right into the studs. These additions provide incredible support for older family members who need extra stability. Consequently everyone in your household bathes securely and comfortably without needing assistance.
Are you wondering how to get your house ready before the workers arrive on your property. Clearing out all personal items from the bathroom cabinets and hallways speeds up the installation timeline immensely. This simple action lets the crew bring their heavy tools inside without bumping into your stuff.
Now is also a great moment to keep your pets locked in a safe bedroom away from the noise. Construction sounds like hammering and saw cutting can terrify cats and dogs if they roam free. Keeping them cozy elsewhere ensures a stress free day for both your pets and the working crew.
Do you feel ready to transform your outdated washing space into a modern sanctuary of relaxation. Taking action right now stops further water damage from ruining your subfloors and drywall. Reach out to our local team today to request your totally free quote for this amazing home upgrade.
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 Duncan 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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