Our Oconto crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Oconto County within days.
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Maybe you feel tired of stepping over that high, slippery ledge every single morning just to wash off. That old, deep basin takes up way too much space and you probably cannot remember the last time you actually took a soaking bath. Making this smart upgrade gives you a spacious walk-in area that fits your daily routine much better.
This big change instantly opens up your entire room. By removing that bulky, outdated tub, you gain valuable floor space. Your daily routine becomes safer and much more enjoyable right away.
Our local team of experienced installers loves transforming these cramped spaces. We come directly to your home to evaluate your layout. To get started on your project, you can easily request a free estimate from us today.
First of all, safety should always come first in your home. Slipping on wet porcelain is a real danger for everyone. Eliminating that high barrier drastically reduces your chance of falling.
Besides that, cleaning becomes incredibly easy. Old tubs have those annoying corners where grime and soap scum love to hide. A modern, seamless base with smooth wall panels allows you to wipe everything clean in seconds.
Think about how much more valuable your property becomes with a modern setup. Most home buyers today prefer a spacious, low-profile washing area over a dusty old bath. This simple swap serves as a great investment for your future.
| Feature | Old Basin Setup | New Walk-In Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Height | High step-over (15-20 inches) | Low-profile threshold (0-3 inches) |
| Cleaning Effort | High scrub time | Quick wipe down |
| Space Utilization | Cramped and bulky | Open and airy feel |
Now, let us talk about how this transformation actually happens. We do not just slap a plastic cover over your existing fixtures. Our process involves carefully tearing out the old cast iron or acrylic beast. After that, we inspect the subfloor and pipes to ensure everything is dry and structurally sound.
This allows us to prevent any hidden water damage from ruining your new setup. We then install a heavy-duty, leak-proof pan directly onto your floor. You get a rock-solid foundation that will last for decades.
Next, we run new plumbing lines if your valves need an upgrade. We set up beautiful, durable wall surrounds that match your personal style. You can even choose handy additions like built-in seating, sturdy grab bars, or recessed shelving for your shampoos.
Naturally, you might worry about the total cost of such a renovation. Many homeowners think they need to spend a fortune to get a gorgeous results. Fortunately, we offer various options that fit different financial situations perfectly.
For instance, choosing high-quality acrylic walls keeps costs down while giving you a pristine look. Acrylic resists mold and does not chip like old ceramic tiles. This means you save money on both the initial installation and future maintenance.
On the other hand, if you want a premium look, we can install custom tile work. This option takes a bit longer but gives you a truly unique design. We sit down with you to plan every detail so there are never any financial surprises.
You might dread the thought of workers making a huge mess in your home for weeks. Luckily, our professional crew works fast and keeps things incredibly tidy. We usually complete the entire teardown and rebuild in just a couple of days.
We protect your carpets and flooring with heavy drop cloths before we even bring in our tools. Dust control is a major priority for us because we respect your living space. We clean up every speck of debris before we leave.
Once we finish, we walk you through the final inspection to ensure you love every detail. You can start using your beautiful new washing space almost immediately. We make the entire journey completely stress-free from start to finish.
Living in Oconto, Wisconsin, means you appreciate honest, hard-working neighbors who do quality work. This lovely area in the county, home to about 4,469 residents, has a rich history that we are proud to be a part of. We understand the specific needs of homeowners here, where the median household income sits around $46,771.
Whether you live near the scenic river or closer to the bay, we know the local building codes inside and out. We handle all the permits and inspections so you do not have to worry about a thing. Our team frequently visits neighborhoods in the 54153 ZIP code to help folks upgrade their homes.
Working with a local business means you get personal attention and reliable support. We do not disappear after the job is done. You can always reach out to us if you ever need anything down the road.
When designing your new space, you have so many cool options to consider. For example, a handheld showerhead gives you incredible flexibility. You can easily wash your pets, rinse down the walls, or sit comfortably while bathing.
We also highly recommend adding a built-in bench. This feature provides a safe spot to rest and makes shaving your legs much easier. It adds a touch of pure relaxation to your daily routine.
Do not forget about storage space for your soaps and sponges. Molded corner caddies keep your bottles organized and off the floor. This keeps your new space looking neat, tidy, and beautiful every day.
You do not have to live with an ugly, dangerous tub anymore. Upgrading your bathroom improves your daily life and keeps you safe. Our team has the tools, skills, and dedication to get the job done right the first time.
We take great pride in our craftsmanship and always aim for perfection. We treat your home as if it were our own. You will love the fresh look and the extra space you get from this smart conversion.
Are you ready to take the first step toward a better bathroom? Contact us today to schedule your home visit. We will answer all your questions and provide a free quote tailored to your exact needs.
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 Oconto 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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