Our Monticello crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Aroostook County within days.
Written quote at no cost, one callback, no chasing afterwards.
Maybe you feel tired of stepping over that high, slippery wall every single morning just to wash up. Upgrading your bathroom with a sleek, walk-in washing area makes your daily routine safer and much faster. This smart change gives you a open feel that completely transforms your space.
Our dedicated local crew loves helping folks modernize their homes with this exact bathroom update. We can visit your home to check out your current setup and give you a free estimate. This custom plan shows you how we can swap that bulky basin for a fresh, open base.
Making this switch also helps you save on water bills since a quick spray uses less than a deep soak. Because of that, your wallet will thank you every single month. Let us take a look at how this process works and why it is such a great choice for your home.
Think about how much extra floor space you will gain when that old iron or acrylic monster is finally gone. That bulky barrier takes up valuable room and makes your whole bathroom look tiny. By replacing it, you suddenly open up the room and create a breezy, clean layout.
Besides saving precious space, cleaning becomes a total breeze with these modern setups. You will no longer have to bend over double to scrub nasty grime out of hard-to-reach corners. Instead, a quick wipe down of the flat wall panels and the low-profile pan keeps everything sparkling.
Safety is another huge benefit that you cannot ignore as the years roll by. Slipping on a wet, curved surface is a real hazard for kids and older family members alike. A flat, textured floor paired with sturdy grab bars gives you absolute peace of mind during your morning routine.
| Feature of the Change | Concrete Benefit for You |
|---|---|
| Low-threshold entry pan | Prevents tripping and makes entering easy |
| Non-porous acrylic walls | No more scrubbing moldy tile grout lines |
| Built-in seating options | Allows you to sit down and unwind safely |
Now, let us talk about how this upgrade actually boosts the overall value of your property. Most modern home buyers actively look for houses that already feature these fast, accessible washing setups. Which means you are making a smart investment for your future financial health.
First, our skilled team arrives at your doorstep to carefully measure your existing alcove. We take exact dimensions so your new heavy-duty acrylic pan fits like a glove without leaks. This careful planning prevents any nasty surprises once we start removing the old unit.
Next, we carefully tear out the outdated basin and inspect the underlying wood and plumbing. Sometimes, hidden leaks behind old tiles cause rotted studs that need quick fixing before we proceed. We always repair these hidden issues so your new setup rests on a solid, dry foundation.
After prepping the walls, we install your choice of modern wall surrounds and high-quality fixtures. This lets you customize the look with gorgeous stone patterns or clean, solid colors that match your style. Finally, we seal every single joint with premium silicone to ensure a watertight shield.
You want to pick materials that will stand up to daily splashes without cracking or fading. Heavy-duty non-porous acrylic is a fantastic choice because it resists mold and retains heat beautifully. This keeps your washing area looking brand new for decades with minimal effort on your part.
If you prefer a more traditional look, solid surface panels offer a luxurious stone appearance. These thick panels do not have grout lines, which keeps mold from finding a place to grow. On top of that, they add a solid feel that makes your bathroom feel like a private spa.
Adding a built-in corner caddy keeps your shampoos and soaps organized and off the floor. This simple addition prevents clutter and keeps your new space looking tidy and organized. You can also opt for a folding bench seat if you prefer to relax while rinsing off.
Adjustable slide bars for your handheld sprayer let you position the water stream at the perfect height. This is incredibly helpful if multiple people of different heights share the same bathroom. Plus, it makes washing pets or cleaning the walls incredibly simple.
Living up here in northern Maine means we deal with some seriously cold winters and unique home builds. Many houses in our beautiful region, which has a cozy population of around 790 residents, feature older plumbing systems. Our crew knows exactly how to handle these classic pipe setups without causing any damage.
Whether you live near the border or closer to the scenic local farmlands, we cover your neighborhood. We frequently visit homes within the 04760 ZIP code to help folks update their spaces. We understand the local architecture and the specific needs of families living in this beautiful part of the state.
Since the median household income in our area requires smart spending, we focus on high-value, durable upgrades. We do not believe in pushy sales tactics or hidden fees that blow your budget. That is why we offer upfront pricing and clear options during our initial consultation visit.
A common question we hear is whether this project takes weeks of messy construction. Actually, our experienced crew can usually finish the entire swap in just a couple of days. This fast turnaround means you do not have to live in a dusty construction zone for weeks.
Another worry is whether removing the only soaking tub in your house hurts your home resale value. If you have a second bathroom with a tub, making this swap in your main bathroom is highly recommended. Buyers love having at least one easy-access, walk-in option for their busy daily lives.
People also ask if we can install these units in tight, oddly shaped spaces. Yes, we specialize in custom fittings and can adapt our bases to almost any layout. We will figure out the perfect configuration during your free home assessment.
Now is the perfect time to stop struggling with an outdated, hard-to-clean washing setup. You deserve a modern, safe, and beautiful space that makes your mornings feel like a treat. Our friendly team is ready to drive out to your home and discuss all your ideas.
By requesting your free quote, you get a clear picture of the costs and options without any obligation. We will sit down with you, look at your bathroom, and design the ultimate setup. Let us help you create a space that brings peace of mind and daily convenience to your life.
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 Monticello 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.
The map carries the geography; the link lists underneath spell out every town our crews can reach from this one.
For the bigger map: county seat pages start at Aroostook County; the statewide picture lives on Maine; the wider region is the Northeast; background reading sits on Wikipedia.
One three-day job stands between this bathroom and its best fixture.
Get my free quote