Our Genesee crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Jefferson County within days.
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If you are tired of stepping over a high ledge every single morning just to wash up, you are not alone. Many homeowners in our beautiful mountain community feel trapped by outdated, deep basins that they never actually use for soaking. By replacing that old basin with a modern, walk-in washing space, you instantly make your daily routine safer and much more streamlined.
This smart home upgrade completely changes how your bathroom functions. Since most of us lead busy lives, we rarely have time for a long soak anyway. Swapping that clunky tub for a spacious walk-in stall gives you back your floor space and brings a fresh look to the entire room.
Fortunately, you do not have to figure out this remodel by yourself. Our team comes right to your door to look at your current setup and give you a clear, honest plan. We offer a free written estimate so you can plan your budget without any hidden surprises or pressure.
First of all, safety is a huge deal for anyone looking to stay in their home long-term. Climbing over a slippery, two-foot barrier when you are half-awake is a recipe for a nasty slip. Removing that obstacle gives you peace of mind and keeps everyone in the household much safer.
Besides the safety aspect, think about how much easier a flat floor is to scrub. Old porcelain tubs love to collect stubborn soap scum in those hard-to-reach corners. A modern walk-in stall with smooth acrylic walls or beautiful tile lets you clean up the whole space in just minutes.
On top of those perks, a gorgeous walk-in setup makes your bathroom feel twice as big. It lets more light bounce around the room, which is awesome for smaller mountain homes. You get a sleek, open feel that makes your morning routine feel like a trip to a high-end mountain resort.
When you invest in your property, you want to make sure your money is actually working for you. This specific upgrade is known for offering a fantastic return on investment because home buyers love modern bathrooms. In our high-income area, people expect modern amenities that fit a fast-paced lifestyle.
To give you a better idea of how this project fits into the local landscape, let us look at some quick facts about our community. Jefferson County is known for its beautiful properties, and the local demographics reflect a very strong housing market.
| Local Metric | Community Details |
|---|---|
| Location Name | Genesee, Colorado (CO) |
| Local Population | Approximately 3,766 residents |
| Median Household Income | $159,226 per year |
| Primary ZIP Code | 80401 area |
As you can see, our neighbors value high-quality homes and smart investments. Choosing a professional renovation ensures your property value stays competitive in this premium market. We customize every single project to match the unique style of your specific mountain home.
Naturally, you might worry about the mess and disruption of a major bathroom remodel. Our crew focuses on keeping things clean and working as fast as possible to minimize the hassle. We protect your floors, seal off the work zone, and clean up every speck of dust before we pack up.
During the process, we carefully tear out the old cast iron or fiberglass basin. Then, we inspect the subfloor and the pipes underneath to make sure there is no hidden mold or water damage. This crucial step prevents future headaches and ensures your new stall stands on a solid foundation.
After that, we install the new low-profile pan and connect the upgraded drainage system. We then finish the walls with premium, water-resistant materials that keep moisture where it belongs. Finally, we add your chosen fixtures, like a rainfall showerhead or a handy hand-held sprayer, so you get the exact setup you want.
Since everyone has different tastes, we do not believe in cookie-cutter bathroom designs. You can choose from a wide variety of wall panels, tile patterns, and hardware finishes to match your style. Whether you want a rustic look or a ultra-modern vibe, we have options that fit.
Additionally, we can install handy built-in features like corner shelves, shaving footrests, and heavy-duty grab bars. These little additions make your daily routine much more convenient and organized. You will finally have a dedicated spot for all your shampoos and soaps instead of balancing them on a narrow ledge.
Which means you get a tailor-made space designed around how you actually live. We can even install a comfortable built-in bench if you prefer to sit down while washing up. This level of customization ensures your new bathroom remains practical and comfortable for many years to come.
Because our mountain climate can be tough on homes, choosing durable materials is absolutely critical. We only use high-grade acrylics and professional-grade tiles that resist chipping, cracking, and staining. These materials handle our temperature swings without expanding or contracting, which prevents leaks.
This lets you enjoy your beautiful new bathroom without worrying about constant maintenance or costly repairs down the road. Our top-tier sealants prevent mildew from growing in those damp corners, keeping your air fresh and clean. We stand behind our work because we know how important quality is to our local neighbors.
Moreover, our professional installation team understands the unique plumbing challenges of high-altitude homes. We make sure your pipes are properly insulated and your drain lines have the perfect slope for fast water removal. You get a worry-free system that works flawlessly every single time you turn on the faucet.
If you are ready to ditch that old, unused tub and reclaim your bathroom space, we are here to help. We make the entire process incredibly simple from start to finish, beginning with a friendly on-site visit. Our team will answer all your questions and help you design the perfect setup for your home.
To take the first step, simply reach out to us to request your completely free, no-obligation project estimate. We will look at your current bathroom, listen to your ideas, and give you a detailed price quote. Let us help you turn your outdated bathroom into a beautiful, accessible oasis that you will love using every day.
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 Genesee 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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