Our Gratiot crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Lafayette County within days.
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Your old cast-iron basin probably feels like a giant, slippery obstacle course every single morning.
Honestly, stepping over that high ledge when you are half-awake is just a recipe for a nasty slip.
By swapping that deep, outdated water tub for a modern walk-in stall, you instantly make your bathroom way safer and much easier to clean.
Think about how much space you actually waste with a setup you barely use to soak in anymore.
Modern lives run fast, which means we need quick, efficient ways to wash up without the hassle.
Our team of local installers is ready to visit your home and give you a free estimate to make this awesome transformation happen.
First of all, you will save a massive amount of floor space by opting for a sleek, low-profile basin.
This smart design choice opens up your entire layout, making even the smallest layout feel like a luxury spa.
On top of that, you get to say goodbye to scrubbing those hard-to-reach corners where mold loves to hide.
Safety is another huge factor that you cannot afford to ignore as the years roll by.
Eliminating that high barrier means you can glide right into your morning wash without any scary balancing acts.
To help you compare the two setups, we put together a quick breakdown of how they stack up.
| Feature | Old Deep Basin Setup | New Modern Walk-In Stall |
|---|---|---|
| Step-In Height | Usually 14 to 18 inches high | Only 3 to 5 inches or completely flat |
| Maintenance | Hard to reach corners and grout lines | Easy-wipe non-porous acrylic walls |
| Visual Space | Cramps the room and blocks light | Makes the area look double the size |
Now, imagine having beautiful, custom-molded walls that match your personal style perfectly.
You can choose from gorgeous stone patterns or clean, minimalist subway tiles that never require tedious scrubbing.
Which means you get to spend your weekends relaxing instead of on your knees with a harsh chemical brush.
Living in Lafayette County means we appreciate practical, long-lasting solutions that handle our local hard water.
Because of this, we only use top-tier, non-porous materials that resist yellowing and mineral buildup over time.
This ensures your new setup looks brand new even after years of heavy daily use by your busy family.
With a local population of just 261 people in Gratiot, Wisconsin, we treat every single client like our close neighbor.
We understand that local homeowners, with a median household income of around $52,813, want real value for their hard-earned money.
That is why our custom retrofits are designed to fit your exact budget without cutting any corners on quality.
Our skilled crew knows how to navigate the specific plumbing quirks found in older homes across the 53541 ZIP code area.
We check your subfloor for hidden water damage before we even think about installing the new base.
This extra care prevents costly mold issues down the road, giving you total peace of mind.
Perhaps you want to add some built-in seating or sturdy grab bars for extra support while you wash.
We can install recessed shelving nooks to keep all your shampoos and soaps organized and off the floor.
These smart features let you design a space that works perfectly for your unique physical needs.
Furthermore, you can choose from premium glass doors or simple shower rods depending on your style.
Sliding glass doors keep the heat trapped inside beautifully, while a curtain allows for a wider opening.
We will walk you through every single option during your free in-home consultation.
Many folks worry that a major bathroom renovation will leave them without a washing space for weeks.
Fortunately, our streamlined retrofitting method allows us to finish most jobs in just a couple of days.
We carefully measure your existing alcove so the new unit fits like a glove with zero structural demolition.
First, we carefully remove your old heavy porcelain or steel structure without damaging the surrounding drywall.
After that, we inspect the exposed pipes and upgrade any outdated valves to ensure perfect water pressure.
Finally, we secure the new slip-resistant base and seal the waterproof wall panels tight.
Upgrading your bathroom is actually one of the smartest ways to boost your overall property value.
Most modern home buyers actively look for large, luxurious walk-in stalls rather than dusty old soaking tubs.
This means you get to enjoy a gorgeous, functional space now while investing in your future resale price.
Besides the financial perks, the daily convenience of a quick, accessible wash is truly priceless.
You will love how easy it is to step inside, turn on the water, and rinse away the stress of the day.
It is all about creating a relaxed, stress-free environment right in your own home.
Do not let an old, ugly basin make you feel frustrated with your home every single morning.
Contact us today to schedule your completely free, no-obligation home estimate with our friendly team.
We will help you design the perfect, low-maintenance setup that makes your daily routine a true pleasure.
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 Gratiot 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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