Our Sweeney Ranch crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Sweetwater County within days.
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Maybe you are tired of climbing over that high, slippery wall every single morning just to wash up. It is actually pretty dangerous. This is why swapping your old deep soaking tub for a walk-in stall makes so much sense for your daily routine.
Our professional crew visits your home to plan this exact upgrade. We help you wave goodbye to outdated, unused fixtures. You get a modern setup. It fits your space perfectly.
We provide a free estimate for your project. This means you can plan your budget without any pressure. Let us look at how this change makes life easier.
First of all, nobody has time for long baths anymore. Our busy schedules demand quick, easy access. A modern basin floor with low thresholds offers just that.
This layout gives you way more room to move around. You will not feel boxed in anymore. It is a total game-changer for your morning energy.
On top of that, cleaning becomes incredibly simple. No more painful bending over to scrub stubborn grime from dusty corners. Your back will thank you every single day.
Think about the safety aspect too. Slipping on wet porcelain is a real worry. A flat, textured base keeps you stable on your feet.
This upgrade also raises your property value. Modern buyers look for sleek walk-in options. It is a smart investment for the future.
Here is a quick comparison of what you gain:
| Old Setup | New Walk-In Option |
|---|---|
| High step-over hazard | Low-profile safe entry |
| Hard to clean surfaces | Non-porous easy-wipe walls |
| Cramped standing area | Spacious open floor plan |
Before we touch any tools, we measure your current footprint. This ensures your new acrylic or tile pan fits like a glove. We discuss your favorite finishes and door styles.
We check the existing plumbing lines beneath the floor. This prevents nasty surprises during the hookup phase. You get a solid plan from the very start.
Next, we carefully remove the old heavy iron or fiberglass basin. This is dirty, heavy work. Our team handles the heavy lifting so you do not have to strain yourself.
We inspect the subfloor for hidden water damage or mold. This step is crucial for a long-lasting installation. We fix any rot before moving forward.
Then, we run the new drain lines and secure the base. We install beautiful, waterproof wall surrounds that match your style. You choose the colors and textures.
Finally, we seal everything with high-grade silicone. This guarantees a leak-free zone for years. We clean up every speck of dust before we leave.
Perhaps you want to add some handy built-in shelves. This lets you store all your shampoo bottles neatly. No more cluttered ledges or hanging plastic racks.
You can also choose to install a sturdy bench seat. This adds incredible relaxation to your daily rinse. It is perfect for winding down after a long shift.
We also offer grab bars that look stylish rather than institutional. These safety features blend right into the modern design. They offer extra support whenever you need it.
Consider the glass doors as well. Frameless glass makes your entire bathroom look twice as big. It lets the light flow through the room beautifully.
Alternatively, a classic curtain rod works great too. This keeps the project highly affordable. It allows you to swap out colors whenever you feel like a change.
Living out in Sweetwater County means you appreciate honest, hard work. Our small community of around 17 residents in the local area deserves the best service possible. We treat every home like it belongs to our own family.
We know the unique water conditions in this part of Wyoming. This helps us recommend the most durable materials. Your new setup will resist mineral buildup and staining.
Our team travels directly to your property in the ZIP code area. We bring all our samples right to your door. This makes choosing your new look incredibly convenient.
You do not have to worry about finding reliable contractors. We have built a solid reputation around here. We deliver on our promises every single time.
Our focus remains on speed and cleanliness. We finish most jobs in just a few days. This minimizes the disruption to your household routine.
Imagine stepping into a bright, open area every morning. You feel a sense of peace and simplicity. This is the true benefit of upgrading your space.
We focus on delivering high-quality results without the massive price tag. You get top-tier workmanship that fits your budget. We explain all the costs upfront.
No hidden fees will ever pop up on your bill. We believe in total transparency. That is how we build trust with our neighbors.
We want to help you create a space that offers genuine utility. You deserve a home that works for your lifestyle. This simple swap makes a massive difference.
Get in touch with us today to schedule your walkthrough. We will look at your space and give you a detailed breakdown. Your dream bathroom is just a quick visit away.
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 Sweeney Ranch 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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