Our Ortonville crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Big Stone County within days.
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You probably find yourself staring at that outdated, high-sided cast iron basin every single morning and wondering why you still struggle to climb over it just to get clean.
Updating your bathing space by swapping that bulky basin for a sleek, walk-in option is the smartest way to reclaim your daily routine.
This simple change instantly makes your daily routine faster and much more enjoyable.
If you live in Big Stone County, you know how important it is to have a home that actually works for your lifestyle.
Which is why our local team specializes in tearing out those dusty, unused basins and installing gorgeous, low-threshold walk-in units.
We come right to your doorstep to check out your setup and give you a completely free cost estimate.
Making this switch does not just save your knees from weird angles every morning.
Honestly, it also stops you from slipping on slick porcelain walls while trying to balance on one foot.
Let us help you plan a gorgeous, modern setup that fits your budget perfectly.
Think about how much water you actually waste filling up a giant basin when you really just want a quick, refreshing wash.
By switching to a modern walk-in base, you save precious minutes during those chilly Midwestern mornings.
That means you get to spend more time drinking coffee and less time waiting for steam to build up.
Besides saving water, cleaning becomes a total breeze because you no longer have to bend down and scrub those annoying moldy corners under the rim.
Our high-quality acrylic walls resist grime naturally.
This lets you spend your weekends relaxing instead of scrubbing tile grout on your hands and knees.
| Feature | Real-Life Benefit for You |
|---|---|
| Low-threshold entry pan | No more tripping hazards or awkward high steps |
| Non-porous acrylic surrounds | Super easy cleaning with just a simple wipe down |
| Built-in safety grab bars | Extra stability and peace of mind on wet surfaces |
Another major plus is how much larger your room will look once that bulky barrier is gone.
Our local homeowners often tell us their space feels twice as big after we finish the job.
It is amazing how removing one piece of heavy porcelain can completely open up a cramped floor plan.
You might be worried that remodeling your washroom will turn your home into a dusty, chaotic construction zone for weeks.
Fortunately, our dedicated crew focuses on fast, clean, and highly efficient tear-outs that respect your daily schedule.
We carefully measure your existing footprint so the new plumbing matches up perfectly without major wall demolition.
First, we protect your floors with heavy-duty drop cloths before we even bring in a single tool.
Then, we carefully break down the old, heavy basin and haul it away so you do not have to deal with disposal fees.
We inspect the underlying subfloor for any hidden water damage or rot to ensure your new foundation is rock solid.
Next, we install the brand-new slip-resistant base and connect it to your existing drain system.
After that, we seal the beautiful new wall panels with premium, waterproof silicone to prevent any future leaks.
This careful process ensures your new setup stays beautiful and leak-free for decades to come.
You do not have to settle for a boring, plain white box when designing your new wash space.
We offer gorgeous stone-patterned walls, integrated corner shelving, and even comfortable built-in seating options.
These features let you organize your soaps and shampoos exactly how you like them.
On top of that, we can install modern matte black or brushed nickel fixtures to match your personal style.
These hardware choices instantly elevate the look of your entire washroom without costing a fortune.
You deserve a space that feels like a private getaway right inside your own home.
As we get older, those high tub walls start looking more like an obstacle course than a place to relax.
Installing a low-step entry system allows you to age in place safely without worrying about painful slips.
We place sturdy grab bars at the exact height and angle you need for maximum stability.
This added safety is also a huge relief for family members who worry about your well-being.
Knowing you can step in and out of the water safely brings incredible peace of mind to the whole household.
It is a simple upgrade that preserves your independence and daily dignity.
Living in a lovely community of about 1,965 people means we really care about keeping our properties in tip-top shape.
With a local median household income of $44,375, we understand that every dollar you spend on home improvement needs to count.
Upgrading your washroom is one of the most reliable ways to boost your overall property value.
Most home buyers these days actually prefer a spacious walk-in setup over a dusty old soaking basin they will never use.
So, if you ever decide to sell your place near the beautiful waters of Big Stone Lake, this upgrade makes your home stand out.
It is a practical investment that pays off both in daily enjoyment and future resale value.
Our team happily serves everyone throughout the 56278 area with top-tier craftsmanship and friendly, down-to-earth service.
We live and work right here in Minnesota, so we treat our customers like our actual neighbors.
You can trust us to give you an honest assessment without any pushy sales tactics or hidden fees.
Getting started on your dream washroom project is much easier than you think.
All you have to do is reach out to us to schedule a convenient time for our specialist to visit your home.
We will take precise measurements, show you beautiful material samples, and answer every single question you have.
During our visit, we provide a detailed, written estimate so you know exactly what to expect before any work begins.
We believe in total transparency, which means no surprise costs or unexpected delays down the road.
Our goal is simply to help you make the best decision for your home and your budget.
Do not spend another day struggling with an old, outdated basin that does not fit your busy lifestyle.
Take the first step toward a safer, more beautiful home by requesting your free quote today.
We look forward to helping you transform your space into something you absolutely love using every single day.
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 Ortonville 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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