Our Silver Plume crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Clear Creek County within days.
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Upgrading your outdated bathing unit into a sleek, walk-in washing area is the best way to improve your daily routine. Many people living in high altitude areas like that tiny mountain town in Clear Creek County, with its population of 163 residents, find that heavy, tall-walled basins are just not practical anymore.
Because you deserve a space that offers total ease and convenience, replacing your old tub with a floor-level washing stall is a smart move. When you choose to reclaim your floor space, you get a bathroom that feels much bigger and way more open.
Getting into a deep basin can become a real chore, especially if you have bad knees or just feel tired after a long day. By swapping that high-sided barrier for a low-profile entry, you eliminate the risk of slipping or tripping whenever you need to clean up.
This modification brings a sense of grandness to your home that you will notice every single time you step inside. Since most folks around the 80476 area enjoy a median household income of roughly $63,000, they often look for high-value home improvements that offer a great return on investment without breaking the bank.
Improving your washing area means you can finally stop fighting with heavy curtains or glass doors that just get in the way. You get a wide-open area that lets you move freely while you wash, which makes your morning routine feel like a breeze rather than a struggle.
Furthermore, a modern stall requires way less scrubbing than a deep basin, which means you spend more time relaxing and less time cleaning. You will quickly see that the tiles and glass are much simpler to wipe down after you finish your morning wash.
Designing your new stall allows you to pick textures and colors that match the rest of your beautiful home nestled in the Colorado Rockies. Whether you want a rustic wood look or a clean, modern stone finish, there are endless ways to make the space look exactly how you want.
Selecting high-quality materials ensures your new stall stays looking great for a long time, regardless of the chilly temperatures outside. You get to enjoy a durable surface that resists water spots and soap scum, keeping your sanctuary looking fresh and new year after year.
Starting this transition might sound like a big job, but a pro can handle the plumbing and structural work quite efficiently. First, we remove the old, bulky basin and inspect the wall cavities to ensure everything behind the surface is dry and solid.
Next, we install a waterproof membrane that keeps moisture away from your house frame, which protects your property from hidden damage. You get peace of mind knowing the job is done right, preventing any leaks that could cause major headaches down the road.
| Feature | Primary Benefit | |
|---|---|---|
| Low-profile entry | No tripping or falling | |
| Large glass panels | Airy and open feel | |
| Built-in seating | Relaxed washing time | |
| Non-slip flooring | Increased physical safety |
Once the foundation is solid, we add your chosen fixtures and wall panels to create the look you really want. This stage is where your vision truly comes to life, turning a cramped corner into a bright, welcoming spot where you can unwind.
When we take out that old basin, we often find a chance to upgrade your pipes and showerhead to boost your water pressure. Because you want a powerful stream that feels like a waterfall, we make sure everything flows perfectly before we seal the space.
This extra bit of work provides you with a much more satisfying experience every time you turn the handle. You will appreciate the difference in how your water feels, turning a simple task into a moment you actually look forward to.
Perhaps you are tired of looking at an ugly, chipped surface every single day, or maybe you just want more room. Whatever your reason, upgrading your wash station is a fantastic way to update your house and make it feel more modern.
Because we understand how important your house is to you, we treat every project with extreme care. You get a dedicated team that works hard to finish the job quickly, minimizing the mess and getting you back to your routine as fast as possible.
Calculating the price of such an upgrade depends on the materials you pick and the size of the area being changed. However, we always provide a free estimate so you know exactly what to expect before any work begins on your property.
Since your time is valuable, we focus on planning every step so there are no surprises once we start building your new stall. You deserve clear communication from start to finish, and we make sure you are always in the loop about our progress.
Adding a niche for your soaps and shampoos keeps everything organized and within reach, which makes your time inside much more productive. You will love how easy it is to keep your bottles tidy without them falling over or taking up precious floor space.
If you choose a rainfall showerhead, you transform your daily rinse into a spa-like event that refreshes your body. This one small addition makes a massive impact on how you feel throughout the day, providing a level of luxury that is hard to beat.
Investing in your property is always a wise decision, and bathroom improvements are consistently among the most popular choices for homeowners. When you decide to sell your house later, a clean, modern stall will attract many buyers who appreciate a functional, updated layout.
Beyond just the money, you get to live in a space that fits your lifestyle perfectly while you reside in your beautiful mountain home. You deserve to enjoy your surroundings fully, and a high-quality renovation is the best way to make that happen.
Waiting to fix something that bothers you every single day only adds to your stress levels over time. By taking action today, you start the process of reclaiming your home and making it the comfortable place you deserve to live in.
Reach out to us whenever you are ready to explore your options and see how we can help you achieve your goals. We come out to your location, look at your current setup, and talk through all the possibilities to find the perfect fit for your budget and style.
Requesting a free estimate is the easiest way to start this journey without any pressure or obligation on your end. We walk you through the entire project, answering every question you have about tiles, fixtures, and timelines.
You will find that working with us is straightforward, honest, and focused entirely on your satisfaction. We handle the heavy lifting, the plumbing, and the installation so you can just focus on choosing the colors and finishes that make you happy.
Imagine waking up tomorrow and walking into a bright, clean, and spacious area that is perfectly designed for your needs. You have the power to create this reality by simply deciding to change what no longer serves you.
Do not settle for a cluttered, outdated, or difficult washing area any longer because your house should be your favorite place to be. Give yourself the gift of a better daily routine by reaching out for your free quote today 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 Silver Plume 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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For the bigger map: county seat pages start at Clear Creek County; the statewide picture lives on Colorado; the wider region is the West; background reading sits on Wikipedia.
One three-day job stands between this bathroom and its best fixture.
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