Our Spangle crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Spokane County within days.
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Maybe you feel tired of stepping over that high porcelain ledge every single morning. That old basin takes up way too much space and feels more like a tripping hazard than a place to relax. By swapping that outdated tub for a sleek, modern walk-in stall, you instantly create a safer and much more open area.
This smart change breathes new life into your daily routine. Suddenly, your whole bathroom feels twice as big. We help homeowners make this transition smoothly without any of the typical renovation headaches.
Our team comes directly to your home to evaluate your current setup and provide a detailed, zero-cost estimate. You get to see exactly what is possible for your space. We handle all the heavy lifting so you can just enjoy the results.
Let us be honest about how we actually use our bathrooms these days. Most of us rarely find the time to sit and soak for hours anymore. Instead, we rush through quick morning routines where speed and safety matter most.
Keeping a giant, unused basin is basically just wasting valuable square footage. When you replace it with a low-profile base, you gain a massive amount of standing room. This layout upgrade makes your daily rinse feel incredibly open and breezy.
On top of that, cleaning a flat wall system is a absolute piece of cake compared to scrubbing old grime out of deep porcelain corners. You will spend way less time on your knees with a scrub brush. That benefit alone makes the project worth every penny.
Stepping over a high wet barrier can get pretty scary as the years roll by. A low-threshold entry option removes that daily worry completely. This setup lets you walk right in without balancing on one foot.
We can easily install stylish grab bars and sturdy built-in seating during the process. These features give you total peace of mind without making the space look like a sterile hospital room. You get a gorgeous, modern look that keeps you safe and independent.
For families with varying mobility needs, this change is a absolute lifesaver. It keeps the home functional for everyone from young kids to grandparents. You invest in a home that adapts to your life as it changes.
When we design your new setup, you get to choose from a wide variety of durable materials. High-quality acrylic surrogates offer a seamless look that resists mold and mildew. This means your walls stay sparkling clean with just a simple wipe down.
If you prefer a more classic style, custom tile work offers endless design possibilities. You can mix and match colors to create a personalized look that matches your unique taste. However, keep in mind that tile requires a bit more grout maintenance over time.
| Material Option | Main Benefit | Maintenance Level |
|---|---|---|
| Non-porous Acrylic | Resists mold and yellowing | Very Low |
| Ceramic Tile | Highly customizable designs | Medium (Grout cleaning) |
| Solid Surface Stone | Luxurious look and feel | Low to Medium |
No matter which material you pick, we ensure a perfect, watertight fit. Our precise installation methods prevent leaks behind your walls. You get a beautiful finish that stands up to daily use for decades.
Living in a small, tight-knit community of just 189 residents means word travels fast if you do shoddy work. We take immense pride in serving our neighbors in the local 99031 area. Our reputation is built on honesty, hard work, and beautiful results.
We understand the specific home styles found throughout Spangle, Washington. Whether you own a classic farmhouse or a cozy ranch-style home, we know how to handle the unique plumbing challenges of the region. This local experience saves you time and money.
With a local median household income of $58,393, we know that home improvements must be practical and budget-friendly. We focus on providing high-value upgrades that truly boost your property value. You get honest pricing with zero hidden fees.
Starting a renovation can feel overwhelming if you do not know what to expect. That is why we keep our entire process completely straightforward and transparent. It all starts when you request your free, no-obligation home consultation.
We arrive at your doorstep to look at your existing plumbing layout. During this visit, we chat about your goals and help you pick the perfect design. After that, we hand you a detailed estimate so you can make an informed decision.
Once we start the actual work, we work fast to minimize any disruption to your daily life. Our team keeps the workspace clean and tidy from start to finish. You will be amazed at how quickly your old bathroom transforms into a modern oasis.
Many homebuyers today actively look for properties that already feature modern, accessible bathrooms. Replacing a clunky tub with a spacious stall is a highly sought-after upgrade. This means you will likely see a great return on your investment if you ever decide to sell.
Even if you plan to stay in your home forever, the daily satisfaction is worth the upgrade. Imagine starting every morning in a bright, roomy area designed just for your needs. It brings a touch of daily indulgence to your routine.
Stop settled for a bathroom that does not work for your lifestyle. Contact us today to request your free on-site quote and take the first step toward a safer, more beautiful home.
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 Spangle 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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