Across Granite County, bathtubs that retired years ago give way to showers built in their own footprint.
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Maybe you are tired of tripping over that high porcelain ledge every single morning just to get washed.
We can help you swap that outdated basin for a sleek and highly accessible walk-in setup.
This smart upgrade instantly makes your daily routine safer and your whole washroom feel twice as big.
Think about how much space you actually waste with a deep basin you never even fill with water anymore.
Our skilled local team specializes in tearing out those old heavy cast-iron or acrylic monsters and installing gorgeous, low-profile bases.
This custom swap gives you a bright, open area that matches exactly how you live today.
By choosing this modern layout, you get rid of a major tripping hazard while upgrading the overall look of your home.
We come right to your house to measure your space and figure out the best plan for your layout.
You can grab a completely free estimate today to see how affordable this beautiful transformation can actually be.
Let us face the facts because nobody actually enjoys scrubbing those deep, hard-to-reach corners on their knees.
Modern acrylic wall surrounds and solid surface bases eliminate those nasty, moldy grout lines that drive you crazy.
Which means you will spend way less time cleaning on weekends and more time actually relaxing.
Safety stands out as another huge reason why local homeowners are making this smart transition lately.
Stepping over a tiny two-inch threshold is incredibly easy compared to balancing on one wet foot over a high wall.
This simple change protects your joints and gives you peace of mind for years to come.
On top of that, we can customize your new setup with useful features like built-in benches, sturdy grab bars, and recessed shampoo caddies.
These smart additions keep your soap within arm's reach while making the space feel incredibly organized.
You get a beautiful, functional wet area tailored precisely to your physical needs and personal style.
Many folks worry that removing a basin might hurt their home value, but the opposite is often true for secondary bathrooms.
Most modern buyers actively look for homes that feature large, stylish walk-in stalls rather than dusty old soaking basins.
This means you are actually making your property much more attractive to future buyers if you ever decide to sell.
Besides the financial perks, the daily convenience of a fast, accessible wash area is simply unmatched.
You save precious minutes during those busy mornings when everyone is rushing to get ready for school or work.
Our high-quality materials resist chipping, scratching, and fading so your investment looks brand new for decades.
We make sure the entire swap happens quickly without leaving your home in a dusty mess for weeks on end.
Our crew respects your space and cleans up every single speck of debris before we consider the job done.
This hassle-free process ensures you get the gorgeous upgrade you want without the massive headache of a typical remodel.
First, we start with a friendly, in-home visit to inspect your existing plumbing and take precise measurements.
This crucial step prevents any nasty surprises behind the drywall once the actual demolition begins.
You will know exactly what to expect before we even turn a single wrench in your home.
Next, we carefully remove your old cast-iron or steel basin without damaging your surrounding walls or floorboards.
We inspect the subfloor underneath for any hidden water damage or rot that needs fixing first.
This attention to detail guarantees your new setup sits on a rock-solid, completely dry foundation.
Finally, we run new drain lines, set the low-profile pan, and install beautiful, watertight wall panels.
We seal every single joint with premium, mold-resistant silicone to keep water exactly where it belongs.
Your new setup is ready for action in just a couple of days, leaving you with a gorgeous, functional masterpiece.
| Material Type | Main Benefit | Maintenance Level |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Acrylic | Resists cracks and is very easy to wipe down | Very Low |
| Solid Surface | Incredibly durable with a luxurious feel | Low |
| Custom Tile | Endless design options and classic look | Medium |
Choosing the right material depends heavily on your budget, style preferences, and how much cleaning you want to do.
Acrylic panels offer a seamless look that mimics expensive stone without the heavy price tag or maintenance.
This choice lets you enjoy a high-end look while keeping your hard-earned money in your wallet.
If you prefer a more traditional look, custom tile allows for incredible creativity with patterns and colors.
However, you must remember that tile requires sealing the grout every few years to prevent water stains.
We help you weigh these pros and cons so you choose the perfect fit for your lifestyle.
No matter which material you pick, our team ensures a flawless installation that prevents leaks behind your walls.
We back our craftsmanship with solid warranties so you can sleep easy knowing the job was done right.
Your peace of mind is always our top priority throughout the entire renovation process.
Living out here in Granite County, Montana, means we understand the unique challenges of local plumbing systems.
Whether you reside near the historic streets of Philipsburg or close to the scenic Rock Creek area, we know how to handle mountain-town homes.
Our team is fully equipped to handle older cabin plumbing or modern suburban setups alike.
This beautiful region has a small, tight-knit population of around three thousand friendly folks who value hard work and honesty.
With a median household income hovering around fifty-three thousand dollars, we know how important it is to get real value for your money.
We proudly serve all local properties within the 59858 and 59829 ZIP codes with top-tier craftsmanship.
Because local winters get incredibly cold, we pay extra attention to insulating exterior walls during the remodel process.
This careful step keeps your pipes from freezing during those brutal sub-zero winter nights.
You get a warm, comfortable washroom that stands up to the harshest mountain weather year after year.
Adding a built-in bench or a fold-down seat provides incredible relief for anyone who struggles to stand for long periods.
This feature turns your daily wash into a relaxing, spa-like experience where you can truly unwind.
You can wash off the dust of a long day hiking or working outdoors in complete safety.
We also place slip-resistant textures on the bottom of our pans to keep your feet planted firmly on the ground.
This textured surface works wonders to prevent slips when soapy water fills the base.
Your safety is built right into the design from the very first day of planning.
We position heavy-duty grab bars exactly where you need them most, like near the entryway and the fixtures.
These bars are anchored directly into the wall studs so they can easily support your full body weight.
You get a reliable grip that gives you total confidence every time you step inside.
Do not spend another day struggling with an old, ugly basin that does not fit your lifestyle anymore.
Our friendly local team is ready to help you design the washroom of your dreams.
We handle everything from the initial design to the final cleanup so you do not have to lift a finger.
Contact us right now to schedule your completely free, no-obligation home consultation.
We will look at your space, listen to your ideas, and give you an honest, transparent price on the spot.
Take the first step toward a safer, more beautiful home today!
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 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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