Our Post Falls crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Kootenai County within days.
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You probably stare at that clunky, oversized porcelain basin every single morning wondering why it takes up so much room. Removing that old-fashioned tub helps you reclaim precious floor space while giving your daily routine a serious upgrade in terms of ease and accessibility.
Transforming that awkward corner into a sleek, walk-in washing space provides you with a safer environment that feels much more modern. By ditching the high walls you once had to climb over, you gain a sense of true tranquility inside your own home.
Investing in a streamlined washing area is one of the smartest ways to boost the overall value of your property in Kootenai County. Future buyers often prefer a clean, open layout because it creates a feeling of spaciousness that bulky equipment simply ruins.
Beyond the financial gain, you receive the benefit of lower maintenance since glass surfaces require far less scrubbing than chipped enamel. This allows you to spend your weekends enjoying the local scenery instead of fighting stubborn soap scum in a cramped corner.
Falling is a massive concern for many people, especially when navigating slippery, high-sided basins during a morning rush. A low-threshold entry point gives you the stability you need to move without fear of tripping or losing your footing.
Whether you have kids or you are planning to stay in your house for the long haul, this project supports your long-term needs. Installing grab bars or built-in seats adds an extra layer of support that makes your daily rinse feel totally secure and worry-free.
You deserve a space that reflects your personal style rather than something that looks like it was installed decades ago. Sleek subway tiles or modern stone finishes transform a dark, dated alcove into a bright sanctuary that invites you in every time.
By choosing lighter colors and glass panels, you allow natural light to bounce around the room, which makes even the smallest washroom feel airy. This small change acts like a breath of fresh air for your entire morning routine.
Living in a town with roughly 31,945 neighbors means you value a community that is both growing and friendly. With a median household income of $51,521, you likely want to make home improvements that provide real utility without breaking the bank.
Whether you reside in ZIP code 83854 or 83877, you understand that the climate in this part of Idaho requires durable materials. We select high-quality waterproof barriers that withstand local humidity while keeping your walls protected from hidden water damage for years.
| Feature | Your Benefit |
|---|---|
| Low-threshold entry | Prevents accidental trips and falls |
| Glass enclosure | Opens up visual space |
| Built-in shelving | Organizes your soaps and bottles |
| Durable acrylic base | Resists cracks and mold growth |
You might worry about the mess or the time it takes to tear out old fixtures, but we keep the project tidy. First, we carefully remove the existing porcelain piece without damaging your surrounding drywall or floor tiles.
Once the area is clear, we inspect the plumbing and framing to ensure everything is solid and ready for the new install. This prevents future leaks that could otherwise turn into a major headache for you down the road.
Selecting the right pan and wall surround makes all the difference when it comes to longevity. We use non-porous surfaces because they naturally repel water, which saves you from constant deep cleaning sessions.
You get to pick from a wide array of patterns that mimic stone, marble, or clean modern solid colors. Whatever look you choose, the end result provides a sense of total satisfaction every time you step inside to wash.
Attempting a major demolition by yourself often leads to hidden plumbing disasters that cost much more to fix later. When you bring in a local pro, you guarantee that the drain seals and water pipes are perfectly aligned.
We handle the heavy lifting and ensure that every seam is properly caulked to prevent moisture from sneaking behind your walls. This expert touch gives you the peace of mind that your home is protected from the inside out.
People frequently ask if they will lose storage space once the deep basin is removed from the equation. The answer is usually no, as we can install recessed niches that keep all your supplies tucked away neatly.
Another common worry is the timeline, but most of these projects finish in a few days. You get to enjoy your brand-new washing station sooner than you thought possible without living in a construction zone forever.
Think about how your life might change in the next decade or two, and plan your bathroom layout accordingly. A walk-in space is universally accessible, which means you won't need to renovate again later if mobility becomes a bigger priority.
This level of foresight makes your home a much better asset for your future self. You gain a functional, adaptable space that grows with you instead of holding you back with outdated hardware.
You have read about the benefits, the safety, and the added value, so now you just need a clear path forward. Getting an estimate costs you absolutely nothing and provides you with the exact pricing for your specific space.
We come out to your house, take all the measurements, and listen to your vision for the perfect upgrade. You get all the information you need to make a smart decision without any pressure or hidden fees attached.
Procrastination often leads to more damage as old pipes slowly leak behind the scenes without your knowledge. Catching these issues early helps you avoid the costs of mold remediation or rotten floor joists later on.
By taking action today, you secure your slot for a transformation that will make your mornings better from now on. Reach out to request your free estimate and see how simple it is to get started with your home improvement journey.
Your bathroom should be a place where you feel relaxed and ready to take on the day. Swapping an old tub for a refined, modern washing area is the most effective way to reach that goal.
There is nothing quite like stepping into a fresh, clean, and beautiful environment every single morning. Let us help you plan the perfect design that fits your needs, your lifestyle, and your budget perfectly.
Contact our team today to schedule your visit and start planning your project. You will get a professional assessment and a free estimate that puts you in the driver's seat. Do not settle for a bathroom that does not serve you well anymore.
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 Post Falls 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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