Our Missoula crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Missoula County within days.
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Does your current bathroom feel like a prehistoric relic that makes daily washing a chore? You deserve a modern space that offers total ease of use instead of a clunky tub that you barely ever touch.
Transitioning your bulky basin into a sleek walk-in unit transforms your entire morning routine into something actually enjoyable. Many folks here in the hub of Missoula County wonder if this massive change is worth the effort, and the answer is usually a resounding yes.
Think about how much space that giant white box takes up in your bathroom. Most homeowners realize that they never actually fill the thing up with water to soak, so why keep it around?
Removing that high-walled monstrosity gives you way more room to move around without feeling cramped or trapped. This change creates a feeling of luxury and openness that makes the whole room feel much bigger.
Furthermore, stepping over those tall walls becomes a huge pain as the years go by. By switching to a level-entry floor, you eliminate the risk of slipping and falling during your daily rinse.
This upgrade is basically the best way to make your home safer for everyone living there. You get a stylish, modern look that increases the overall value of your property without needing a full-blown renovation.
Once you decide to ditch the tub, the work begins by tearing out all that old hardware. Our team comes in to clear away the heavy porcelain or acrylic mess so we can start fresh.
After the space is cleared, we waterproof everything to ensure you never have to worry about leaks or water damage. This part is super important because you want your new setup to last for a very long time.
Next, we install the new wall panels or custom tile work that fits your specific vision. You can pick from all sorts of materials that make cleaning a total breeze compared to scrubbing old grout lines.
Finally, we install your new shower head and controls right where you want them. This lets you customize the water pressure and temperature to get that perfect rinse every single time you step inside.
Selecting the right fixtures is where things get really fun for most of our clients. You have so many options for shower heads, including rainfall styles or handheld sprayers that make rinsing off simple.
On top of that, adding a built-in bench or a grab bar provides extra support and a sense of serenity. These small additions go a long way in making your bathroom feel like a high-end spa getaway.
| Feature | Primary Benefit | |
|---|---|---|
| Low Threshold | Easier entry and improved safety | |
| Built-in Seating | Relaxed grooming and stability | |
| Glass Enclosures | Brighter, more open atmosphere | |
| Slip-resistant Floors | Prevents dangerous accidents |
By focusing on these practical details, you ensure that your investment pays off in both style and function. You will wonder why you waited so long to make the switch once you see the finished results.
Living in a place like the beautiful city in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, you have specific needs regarding your home. We know that with a population of 72,125, people value quality craftsmanship that stands the test of time.
Whether you live near the university or up in the hills, we bring all the necessary tools right to your front door. Our goal is to provide a smooth experience that respects your budget and your busy schedule.
Given the median household income of $45,010, we make sure our services remain accessible to regular families. You get a transparent price quote upfront so there are never any weird surprises when the work ends.
We work across all the local zones like 59801 and the surrounding areas including 59802, 59803, and 59804. Being local means we understand the specific housing stock found throughout the region and how to best update those older bathrooms.
Start by looking at your current bathroom and deciding what features you absolutely cannot live without. Do you want fancy jets, a massive shower head, or maybe just a simple and clean design?
Write down your ideas and think about the colors that fit your home. Having a clear vision makes it much easier for us to provide you with an accurate estimate that hits the mark.
Once you have your plan, feel free to reach out to us for a free estimate. We visit your site, take all the measurements, and talk through the best materials for your specific layout.
This allows us to give you a solid number and a timeline for when your new space will be ready. You deserve to work with people who care about your home as much as you do.
A lot of folks worry that this kind of work takes forever and leaves the house a wreck. Fortunately, we keep the work site tidy and work as efficiently as possible to minimize any disruption to your life.
Another big question involves the plumbing behind the walls. Don't sweat it, because we handle all the pipe adjustments to ensure everything flows perfectly once the project finishes.
You might also wonder if this change makes the bathroom harder to resell down the road. Actually, most buyers nowadays prefer a nice shower over a clunky old tub anyway.
This means you are likely increasing the marketability of your house while enjoying better daily use. It is a win-win situation for your current lifestyle and your future financial plans.
Choosing durable materials is the best way to ensure your new setup stays looking great. You should prioritize surfaces that resist mold and mildew so you spend less time scrubbing.
Many of our clients love using large-format panels because they have fewer lines where grime can hide. This makes your routine much more pleasant and keeps the room looking clean with very little effort.
Think about the lighting, too, because a bright space always feels more welcoming. We can help you integrate modern LED lighting that highlights your new wall panels or tile accents.
Everything we do aims to provide you with a durable, beautiful, and highly functional upgrade. You deserve to enjoy your home, so do not settle for anything less than a professional touch.
Now is the perfect time to stop dreaming and start doing. A quick note or message is all it takes to get the ball rolling on your renovation project.
We are ready to come out, look at your space, and provide a clear plan that makes your bathroom dreams a reality. You will be surprised at how fast and easy the whole process can be when you work with experienced hands.
Do not let another day pass where you look at that old tub and wish it were gone. Get in touch today to request your free estimate and see how we can transform your home.
Your new, modern, and super convenient shower space is just around the corner. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you build the bathroom you have always wanted.
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 Missoula 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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