Our Jiggs crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Elko County within days.
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Maybe you feel tired of stepping over that high, slippery ledge every single morning just to wash your hair. This common daily chore does not have to feel like an obstacle course in your own home. By transforming that outdated, high-sided basin into a sleek, easy-access stall, you instantly create a safer and much more open space to get clean.
Actually, making this smart switch boosts your daily routine while giving your bathroom a fresh, modern look that everyone loves. If you live out here in Elko County, you already know that practical home upgrades make a massive difference in everyday life. We can visit your property to look at your setup and give you a completely free estimate on this project.
Suddenly, your cramped bathroom will feel twice as big and much easier to keep clean. This change makes perfect sense for folks who want to modernize their homes without spending a fortune on a full remodel. Let us help you figure out the best way to handle this upgrade with zero stress.
First of all, safety is a huge deal for most homeowners, especially if you plan on staying in your home for years to come. Climbing over a tall porcelain barrier with wet feet is a recipe for a nasty slip and fall. By choosing a low-barrier entryway, you eliminate that hazard and gain true peace of mind every time you wash up.
Besides the safety factor, cleaning a flat floor is about ten times easier than scrubbing grime out of deep porcelain corners. This saves your back from those awful bending angles that make chores feel like a punishment. On top of that, modern wall panels resist mold and soap scum much better than old tiles and grout lines do.
Think about how much more space you will have once that bulky block of acrylic is gone from your wall. That extra room lets you install nice features like built-in seating, sturdy grab bars, or stylish recessed shelves for your shampoos. Here is a quick look at how these two setups compare for daily life:
| Feature | Old Deep Basin Setup | New Walk-In Stall |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Height | High step-over (often 15+ inches) | Low threshold (usually 1 to 3 inches) |
| Cleaning Effort | High bending, tough grout scrubbing | Quick wipe down, mold-resistant surfaces |
| Visual Space | Makes small bathrooms look tiny | Opens up the room, feels airy and bright |
| Water Usage | Heavy consumption if filling it up | Efficient drainage, saves on utility bills |
With this simple comparison, you can easily see why so many people are making the switch. This upgrade is not just about looks, because it truly changes how you use your home every single day. We love helping local folks find the perfect fit for their budget and layout.
Now, you might wonder if a new walk-in stall will match the rest of your house. Fortunately, there are dozens of beautiful textures and colors available today that look exactly like high-end stone or classic subway tile. This means you get the gorgeous appearance of expensive masonry without any of the heavy maintenance or sealing requirements.
Because every house is a little bit different, we customize the fit to match your exact footprint. Whether you want a sliding glass door or a simple curtain rod setup, the choices are entirely up to you. Which means you can design a space that fits your personal taste and daily habits perfectly.
To make things even better, we use durable materials that do not chip, crack, or fade over time. This ensures your investment looks brand new for decades, adding real value to your property. If you want to explore the possibilities, we can bring samples right to your door for a free consultation.
Perhaps you worry that your bathroom will be out of commission for weeks during construction. Actually, our crew specializes in fast, clean tear-outs that minimize disruption to your household. We carefully remove the old iron or acrylic basin, inspect the plumbing underneath, and prep the subfloor for your new base.
This attention to detail ensures we catch any hidden water damage or mold before we install the new fixtures. Once the foundation is solid, we secure the slip-resistant pan and install the beautiful, waterproof wall surrounds. Consequently, you get a watertight system that prevents leaks from ruining your ceiling or floorboards.
After we finish the main installation, we seal every joint with high-grade silicone and clean up every speck of dust. This means you can step into your gorgeous new wash space very quickly, without dealing with a messy construction zone. Our local team takes great pride in leaving your home cleaner than we found it.
Living in a quiet spot like Jiggs, Nevada, means you appreciate practical, reliable solutions that stand the test of time. With a tiny local population of just a couple of neighbors in this historic part of Elko County, finding trustworthy local help is incredibly important. We understand the unique needs of homeowners in this beautiful, rural area of the Silver State, where ZIP code 89801 connects us to the wider region.
Since the median household income in our area represents hard-earned money, we believe in providing honest work at a fair price. We do not believe in pushy sales tactics or hidden fees that pop up at the end of the job. Instead, we offer clear, upfront pricing so you know exactly what to expect before we even touch a tool.
Whether you live in a ranch home or a cozy cabin, we treat your property with the utmost respect. This local connection means we care about our reputation and always go the extra mile for our neighbors. Let us help you make your home a safer, more relaxing place to live.
While we have the walls open, we always inspect your existing pipes to make sure everything is in tip-top shape. This is the perfect time to replace old copper or galvanized lines with modern, flexible piping that resists freezing and leaks. On top of that, installing a brand-new showerhead can dramatically improve your water pressure and save on utility bills.
You can choose from rain showerheads, handheld sprayers, or dual systems that offer the best of both worlds. This lets you customize your daily wash experience to be as relaxing or as quick as you need. We handle all the plumbing adjustments ourselves, so you do not have to worry about hiring extra contractors.
Another fantastic benefit of this conversion is the ability to add helpful accessories exactly where you need them. For example, we can install heavy-duty grab bars that blend beautifully with your hardware rather than looking like a cold hospital room. This keeps everyone in the family safe and steady on their feet.
Similarly, we can add corner shelves, footrests for shaving, or a comfortable fold-up bench for extra support. This level of customization ensures your new stall works perfectly for your body and your lifestyle. We will walk you through all these great options during our initial visit to your home.
So, if you are ready to say goodbye to that old, clunky tub and hello to a beautiful, open walk-in space, we are here to help. Our friendly team is ready to answer your questions and help you design the perfect layout for your budget. We will drive out to your property, take precise measurements, and give you a detailed quote at absolutely no cost to you.
This free estimate comes with no strings attached, giving you all the information you need to make the right choice. Why struggle with an uncomfortable, outdated bathroom when a simple upgrade can change your life? Contact us today to schedule your visit and take the first step toward a safer, more beautiful home.
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 Jiggs 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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