Our Shiprock crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in San Juan County within days.
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Do you ever look at your old, clunky porcelain basin and wish for something more streamlined? Transforming that unused, deep tub into a sleek walk-in space is the smartest move you can make for your home right now.
Getting rid of that high-walled relic gives you way more room to move around in your daily routine. This simple change upgrades your morning flow and makes the whole room feel much bigger.
Replacing that heavy, outdated fixture with a beautiful open-entry system changes everything about your morning. You stop worrying about climbing over slippery, high walls every time you need to wash up.
Because you remove the barrier, your bathroom gains a sense of high-end relaxation and ease. This lets you step directly inside without any struggle, which is a massive win for your long-term mobility.
Living out in this part of San Juan County means you know exactly how the desert heat affects your home life. With about 8,966 people calling this spot home, you understand the value of having a house that functions well.
The median household income here sits around $37,568, so you want upgrades that add real value without breaking the bank. Whether you live near the 87420 zone or just across the broader region, smart renovations go a long way.
| Feature | Your Benefit |
| Zero-threshold entry | Safe and easy access |
| Non-slip surface | Better stability for everyone |
| Glass enclosures | More light and open feel |
Starting a renovation like this might sound like a huge headache, but it is actually quite straightforward for a pro. We handle the heavy lifting while you just decide on the tile colors and the hardware finish.
Think about how much time you waste cleaning the grime out of those hard-to-reach tub corners. By switching to a vertical, wall-mounted spray system, you save hours of scrubbing every single month.
Designing your new wash zone allows for total customization based on your specific height and needs. You can install built-in benches for sitting or add grab bars that look like high-end decor pieces.
This level of personalization creates a sanctuary that feels perfectly suited to your lifestyle. You deserve a space that offers total ease, rather than a bathroom that feels like a chore.
Choosing the right materials ensures your investment stays looking fresh for many years to come. We use high-quality acrylics and sturdy glass that resist water spots and keep their shine effortlessly.
These materials are tough against hard water, which is a common issue in many parts of New Mexico. You get a space that looks brand new every day with only minimal effort from you.
Removing an old tub often reveals hidden issues like water damage or mold behind the walls. We take care of those problems immediately so you do not have to worry about long-term structural integrity.
Proper sealing and waterproofing are the most critical steps in our workflow. This guarantees that your walls stay dry and your home remains in top condition for as long as you live there.
Maybe you prefer a minimalist look with oversized white tiles and matte black fixtures. Or perhaps you like the warm, earthy tones that reflect the beauty of our local Shiprock landscape.
Whatever your preference, we help you pick out the right materials to bring that vision to life. A well-designed bathroom significantly increases the resale value of your property, which is never a bad thing.
Hiring a team that knows the local building codes is the only way to avoid annoying permit issues later. We handle every single detail so the transition happens smoothly and without any surprises.
Everything is planned out from the very beginning to keep your project on schedule. You will know exactly when the work starts and when you can finally enjoy your new walk-in oasis.
Waiting around for the perfect time to upgrade your home usually means you stay stuck in the past. Why live with a bathroom that does not serve your needs when you can change it today?
You have the power to turn your house into a place that truly supports your daily rhythm. A quick chat with us can show you exactly how affordable and easy this process can be.
Asking for a price estimate costs you nothing and gives you all the information you need to decide. We come out to your property, look at the existing setup, and explain the best options.
There is zero pressure to commit until you are one hundred percent ready to move forward. We believe in being open and honest about every phase of the project from the very first minute.
Imagine stepping into your bright, new, open-concept wash zone instead of that dark and cramped tub. You will wonder why you waited so long to make the switch to a better design.
We provide the tools, the labor, and the expertise to ensure your vision becomes a beautiful reality. Your home in the Four Corners area deserves the kind of upgrade that makes life feel lighter.
Many people wonder if they have enough space in their current bathroom to make this conversion work. You would be surprised at how much floor space opens up once the bulky tub is gone.
Another concern is often the timeline, but we pride ourselves on being efficient without cutting any corners. We respect your time and aim to minimize any disruption to your normal household routine.
We work with a variety of budgets and can suggest different materials that still look amazing. Whether you want a luxury spa experience or a functional and simple update, we have you covered.
Investing in your home is the best way to spend your money these days. You get to enjoy the daily improvement while also building value into your biggest asset.
We treat your home with the same care and respect we would show our own family members. That means keeping the job site tidy and making sure you are happy with the finish.
You should never settle for less than a job done perfectly. Our team thrives on the satisfaction that comes from seeing a happy homeowner enjoy their new space.
Ready to see how we can transform your bathroom into a modern, easy-to-use retreat? It all starts with that simple conversation about what you want to achieve in your space.
Reach out to us whenever you are ready to explore the possibilities for your home. We look forward to showing you exactly why so many of your neighbors are making the switch.
Living with a bathroom that feels like a prison for your feet is simply outdated. When you modernize, you align your home with how people actually live in the modern world.
Everything about your routine becomes faster, easier, and more enjoyable with an open layout. It is time to leave the clunky, high-walled tubs behind where they belong.
The choice of shower head makes a massive difference in how you start your morning every day. We suggest options that provide a great flow while keeping your water usage right where it needs to be.
Small details like built-in niches for your shampoo bottles make a world of difference. You no longer need to clutter your floor with those awkward wire racks that rust.
Being local means we are invested in the quality of the work we provide to the community. We are here for you long after the project finishes if you ever have a question.
You are not just a number or a contract to us, but a neighbor in our shared corner of the state. We value the trust you place in us to improve your residence.
Take the plunge and start planning your project by requesting your free quote today. We are standing by to guide you through every choice and every step of the way.
Your dream bathroom is closer than you think, and we are the ones who can help you reach it. Do not wait for another day to pass while you stare at that old, unused basin.
Making a change is always a big decision, but it is one you will appreciate every single time you step into your clean and open shower space. Trust the process and let us handle the heavy lifting.
We are ready when you are, so just let us know what you need to get the ball rolling. Your new bathroom awaits, and it is going to look absolutely fantastic once we are done.
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 Shiprock 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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