Our Troutdale crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Multnomah County within days.
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You probably stare at that clunky, high-walled basin every single morning and wonder why it takes up so much room. Switching to a sleek, low-profile washing area creates a sense of luxury and makes your daily routine feel like a breeze.
Getting rid of that bulky porcelain beast gives you way more floor space in your bathroom. This upgrade makes the room feel much larger and brighter without needing a full-scale renovation of the entire house.
Making the change to a walk-in unit helps you avoid tripping over those dangerous high walls. This simple shift provides immense peace of mind and keeps your daily wash time safe and easy to navigate.
Choosing this path lets you say goodbye to the constant maintenance of scrubbing grout lines in a deep basin. You will spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying the open layout of your updated personal space.
Starting this project requires a look at your current plumbing layout to see what works best. Our team visits your home in that lovely city within Multnomah County to check the pipes and floor structure for you.
Calculating the space needed for a modern glass enclosure ensures you get the most out of your square footage. We take care of all the heavy lifting so you never have to worry about the logistics of removing the old tub.
Installing a low-entry basin gives you better access and helps you maintain your independence for many years. This functional update increases the market value of your property while giving you a fresh look you can actually use.
Adding features like built-in benches or grab bars makes the experience even better for your daily needs. You will find that these small additions make your routine feel like a spa visit right in your own home.
Living in a town with about 16,559 neighbors means you want your home to reflect your own personal style. With a median household income around $72,188, many folks in the 97060 area are looking for ways to improve their daily living standards.
Upgrading your bathroom is one of the smartest investments you can make for your own property. It blends perfectly with the aesthetic of this Pacific Northwest region while staying practical for every member of your family.
| Feature | Benefit to You | |
|---|---|---|
| Low barrier entry | Safer access and better movement | |
| Glass enclosure | More light and open feeling | |
| Custom tiling | Lasting style and easy cleaning | |
| Built-in shelving | Better storage for your items |
Selecting high-quality materials ensures your new unit holds up against moisture and daily use. You want something that remains sturdy and looking great through the damp winters we experience here in Oregon.
Finding the right person to handle the demolition and installation is the most important step. We pride ourselves on being reliable and showing up exactly when we say we will to get the job done.
Requesting a free estimate lets you see the numbers before you commit to anything at all. We come out to your property, look at the site, and give you an honest breakdown of the work involved.
Thinking about the long-term use of your space is key when choosing between different styles of fixtures. You might want a rainfall head for a soothing effect or a handheld sprayer for easier cleaning.
Building a custom base allows us to fit the new unit perfectly into the footprint left behind by the old tub. This eliminates the need for expensive floor repairs and keeps the total project cost down for your wallet.
Wondering how long the work takes is completely natural when you are planning a home improvement project. Usually, we can swap out that old basin and install a fresh, modern unit in just a few short days.
Thinking about the mess is another valid concern that most homeowners have before starting. We make sure to protect your floors and clean up every bit of debris before we leave your house for good.
Choosing a prefab kit might seem easy, but it rarely fits the unique quirks of an older home. Our custom approach ensures every corner is sealed tight and every fixture sits exactly where you want it to be.
Providing you with a finished product that looks like it belongs in a magazine is our main goal. You deserve a space that offers total ease and makes you smile every time you walk through the door.
Investing in your home is always a big decision that requires looking at the numbers carefully. A conversion typically provides a better return on your investment than most other minor home upgrades you could choose.
Knowing exactly what you pay from the start lets you plan your budget without any hidden surprises. We believe in total transparency and providing you with a clear, written estimate for your specific project.
Washing up in a space that feels cramped and dated can really put a damper on your mood. Imagine stepping into a bright, open stall that lets you move freely and start your day with a clear mind.
Giving yourself this upgrade improves your mood and provides a much more pleasant way to get ready for work. You will wonder why you waited so long to make the switch once you see the result.
Planning for the future means thinking about accessibility long before you actually need it. Installing a level-entry unit is a great way to future-proof your living space while keeping it looking sharp and modern.
Adding non-slip surfaces and proper drainage keeps your floors dry and prevents any accidents during your shower. You can relax knowing that your home is set up to keep you safe and comfortable for years.
Working with a local professional means you get someone who knows the building codes and climate of our area. We handle the permitting and the technical stuff so you can focus on picking out your favorite tiles and hardware.
Watching your vision come to life is the most rewarding part of the whole process for us. We listen to your ideas and work hard to make sure the final result is exactly what you hoped for.
Taking the first step is often the hardest part of any home improvement journey. Reaching out for a free quote is a zero-risk way to learn more about the possibilities for your own bathroom.
Contact us today to discuss your ideas and see how we can transform your space. You are just a short conversation away from having the bathroom you have always wanted in your home.
Scheduling your consultation is easy and puts you in control of your home improvement timeline. We are happy to walk you through the process and answer all your questions during our visit to your property.
Making your home better should be a fun and rewarding experience for you and your family. Let us handle the heavy work so you can enjoy the results of a beautifully updated, functional space.
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 Troutdale 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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