Our Nixon crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Washoe County within days.
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You probably stare at that high-walled tub and wish for something more useful. Removing the heavy porcelain relic helps you gain floor space and creates a safer environment for your morning routine.
Getting rid of the old basin is the first step toward a sleek look. By choosing a walk-in layout, you ensure that your bathroom feels much more open and accessible.
Replacing your bulky tub with a modern enclosure offers huge benefits for your daily life. You stop worrying about climbing over slippery edges that cause unnecessary stress.
This change brings a fresh sense of ease to your home. When you eliminate that deep basin, the room feels larger and much brighter than before.
Before you start swinging a sledgehammer, you need to understand how the plumbing layout works. A professional who knows how to handle the pipes ensures that your water flow remains perfect.
Having a pro manage the demolition protects your floors from hidden water damage. This means you avoid costly repairs later while enjoying your new walk-in space right away.
Investing in your property helps you build value while improving your personal experience. In a small town like the one in Washoe County, keeping your home modern stays important for resale.
With a median household income of roughly $31,875 in the area, spending wisely is always the smartest move. Getting a free estimate lets you plan your budget without any hidden pressure.
Choosing the right materials ensures that your new enclosure lasts for many years. You can pick beautiful stone tiles or easy-to-clean acrylic panels that resist mold and soap scum.
Adding a built-in seat gives you a sense of luxury while you scrub off the day. This simple feature makes your time spent washing feel like a real treat.
| Feature | Key Benefit |
| Low threshold | Safer entry and exit |
| Handheld showerhead | Better control and reach |
| Grab bars | Added balance and support |
| Built-in shelving | Organization for your soaps |
Starting the work involves removing the old structure and checking the subfloor for moisture. Because our area has specific needs, we make sure everything is sealed tight against humidity.
After the old tub is gone, the crew installs the new wall panels and fixture hardware. This ensures that your new setup functions perfectly from the very first day.
Living in this part of Nevada means you need durable fixtures that handle local water quality. We suggest high-grade finishes that do not stain or rust over time.
Because our population is quite small at only 280 people, word of mouth is everything. We pride ourselves on doing a good job so you can tell your neighbors about your experience.
You might find that your current layout feels cramped and difficult to navigate. By choosing a shower-only setup, you gain the room needed for a wider entry door.
This choice provides a sense of peace that you simply cannot get from a tub. You deserve a space that feels inviting every time you walk through the door.
Picking the right person to handle your renovation determines how smoothly the project goes. You want someone who listens to your ideas and follows your specific vision.
A local pro understands the unique rhythm of life in this part of the country. This means we show up on time and clean up thoroughly after the work is done.
Upgrading your showerhead and faucet handles adds a polished look to the room. You can choose finishes that match your style, from brushed nickel to classic chrome.
These small details elevate the entire room and create a sense of harmony. Choosing durable brands ensures that you do not have to worry about leaks or drips.
Transparency is key when you are planning any kind of home upgrade project. You get a clear idea of what the labor and materials will cost beforehand.
This approach gives you total control over the financial side of your bathroom renovation. You can ask questions and explore options without committing to anything until you feel ready.
Cleaning becomes a breeze when you have fewer crevices and corners to scrub. You just need a simple spray and a quick wipe to keep the glass looking clear.
This maintenance routine saves you time during your busy week. Now you can focus on enjoying your home instead of spending hours on deep cleaning chores.
Most people worry about how long the bathroom will be out of commission. A professional team usually gets the swap done in a few days.
We focus on efficiency to minimize the disruption to your normal household routine. You stay informed at every step so you know exactly when your new space is ready.
You have endless choices regarding colors, textures, and layout configurations for your new space. Whether you prefer a minimalist look or something bold, the options are quite vast.
Choosing custom glass doors makes your bathroom appear much bigger than it really is. This creates a bright atmosphere that greets you every single morning with style.
Planning for the long term is a smart way to manage your property investments. A walk-in design is something you can use throughout every phase of your life.
This flexibility makes your house a better place to live for many years. You never have to worry about making structural changes again once this transition is finished.
You deserve a home that works for you instead of making your life harder. Every day that you wait is another day spent dealing with that awkward, high-walled basin.
Taking action now lets you start enjoying the benefits of a modern bathroom immediately. Contact us to get your free estimate and start the journey toward a better home.
You have the power to change how your house functions and feels inside. Whether you want more space or better safety, this project solves your biggest bathroom problems.
We are ready to come out to your property and discuss what works best for you. Let us help you craft the perfect bathing area for your household 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 around Nixon 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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