Our Oldtown crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Bonner County within days.
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Getting into a deep tub every single morning can feel like climbing a small mountain. If you are tired of tripping over that high porcelain ledge just to get washed, you are definitely not alone. We can help you swap that outdated, bulky basin for a sleek and walk-in setup that fits your life much better.
Making this smart change turns your cramped bathing area into a bright and open space. This means you get a safer way to clean up without losing your mind over high tub walls. Our friendly team comes straight to your home to look at your setup and give you a complimentary project estimate.
You might worry about the mess and the high cost of a big remodel. Fortunately, we focus on quick and affordable swaps that do not require tearing your entire home apart. This lets you enjoy a fresh, modern wash space in just a few days.
Many folks realize they almost never actually take a bath anymore. Since most of us just stand up to wash anyway, keeping that old dusty basin is just a waste of precious square footage. Removing it gives you a spacious and open layout that makes your whole bathroom feel twice as big.
Safety is another huge deal here, especially if you plan to stay in your home for a long time. Slipping on wet porcelain is incredibly scary and happens way too often. By putting in a low-profile base instead, you minimize those nasty fall risks instantly.
Cleaning becomes a breeze too when you make this awesome upgrade. We use high-quality materials that resist mold and soap scum build-up. This saves you from spending your weekends scrubbing dirty grout lines on your hands and knees.
To help you see how the two options stack up, we made this handy comparison table:
| Feature | Old High-Walled Basin | Modern Walk-In Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Height | Usually 14 to 18 inches high | Almost level with the floor |
| Cleaning Effort | Hard scrubbing required | Quick wipe down |
| Safety Rating | High trip hazard | Very secure and stable |
| Space Feeling | Cramped and bulky | Open and airy feel |
First, we start by carefully removing your old fixture without damaging the surrounding walls. This step requires a lot of patience and muscle because those old cast iron or steel units are incredibly heavy. We handle all the heavy lifting and disposal so you do not have to worry about a thing.
Next, our team inspects the exposed plumbing to make sure everything is dry and leak-free. We often update the old pipes and valves during this stage to prevent future issues behind your new walls. This gives you peace of mind knowing your home is safe from hidden water damage.
Finally, we install your beautiful new non-slip base and gorgeous wall panels. We seal everything tight with premium materials to guarantee a waterproof finish. You get a stunning, clean look that provides incredible convenience every single day.
You have so many cool design options to choose from when customizing your new setup. From modern subway tile patterns to smooth stone-look finishes, you can match any style you love. These options let you express your personality while keeping maintenance incredibly simple.
On top of that, we can add handy features like built-in seating or sturdy grab bars. These thoughtful touches make your daily routine feel much more relaxed and secure. We tailor every single detail to fit your specific physical needs and budget.
Converting the drain size is a critical part of this job that many people overlook. Showers actually require a wider drain pipe than traditional tubs to handle the water flow properly. Our skilled hands take care of this plumbing upgrade seamlessly during the installation.
Which means you will not have to deal with annoying standing water around your ankles anymore. We make sure the slope is absolutely perfect so everything drains away instantly. This keeps your new base clean and reduces slippery soap buildup.
We love working in this beautiful corner of Bonner County where the community is tight and the views are gorgeous. Living in a small town with around 217 residents means word of mouth is everything to us. We treat every single home we visit with the utmost respect and care.
Since the median household income here is about $25,625, we know how important it is to get real value for your hard-earned money. We work hard to offer fair pricing and flexible options that fit local budgets. Our team is proud to serve families across the entire 83822 ZIP code area.
Weather up here in the northwest can get pretty chilly and damp during the winter months. Because of this, having a warm, sealed, and mold-resistant wash area is extremely important for your comfort. We install durable products designed to withstand the local climate for decades to come.
Many homeowners ask if removing their only tub will hurt the resale value of their house. If you have another bathroom with a tub, this swap actually makes your home much more appealing to modern buyers. Most people today prefer a large, luxurious walk-in over a dusty basin they never use.
Another common worry is how long the actual installation takes from start to finish. We usually complete the entire transformation in just a couple of days. This means very little disruption to your daily life and family routine.
We also get questions about the total cost of these custom home projects. Since every bathroom is a bit different, we offer no-obligation consultations to give you an exact price. This ensures you know exactly what to expect without any hidden surprises or fees.
Now is the perfect time to stop struggling with your old bathroom layout. You deserve a beautiful, safe, and modern space that makes your mornings feel like a treat rather than a chore. Our local team is ready to bring your vision to life with zero stress.
By requesting your free project estimate, you take the first step toward a safer home. We will visit your property, measure your current space, and explain all your cool options. Click or send your request now to schedule your visit and let us handle the rest!
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 Oldtown 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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