Our Wenatchee crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Chelan County within days.
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Maybe you feel tired of stepping over that high, slippery porcelain wall every single morning just to wash up. This common daily hazard causes way more slips than people like to admit, which means your old bathing basin might actually be a safety risk. By swapping that clunky, outdated tub for a sleek, low-barrier basin, you instantly create a safer and much more open space in your bathroom.
Suddenly, your daily routine becomes a breeze because you no longer have to balance on one foot just to get clean. We specialize in tearing out those dusty, unused deep basins and replacing them with beautiful, modern walk-in setups that fit your lifestyle perfectly. Since our team handles everything from the initial tear-out to the final seal, you get a stress-free remodel without any of the typical DIY headaches.
Imagine walking into a bright, airy room that feels like a private spa rather than a cramped relic from the nineties. This simple change not only saves your knees but also gives your entire home a fresh, updated feel that guests will surely notice. To help you get started on this transformation, we offer completely free in-home design consultations and cost estimates to map out your dream layout.
Now is the perfect time to upgrade your home in the Apple Capital of the World, where active lifestyles demand quick and easy cleanup options. Living in this beautiful region of Chelan County means you probably spend your weekends hiking, skiing, or fruit picking, so a fast, accessible wash area is exactly what you need. Our local crew loves helping neighbors in this vibrant community of 34,094 residents upgrade their homes with practical, gorgeous wet-area remodels.
If you actually look at how often you take a full soak versus a quick rinse, the answer might surprise you. Most busy folks simply do not have the time to fill up a giant basin anymore, which means that bulky fixture is just wasting precious square footage. Replacing it with a dedicated walk-in option gives you tons of extra elbow room to move around freely.
This smart upgrade also prevents water from splashing all over your drywall and floors, saving you from expensive mold repairs down the road. Because our custom bases feature advanced non-slip textures, you can finally stand tall without worrying about losing your footing on wet porcelain. On top of that, the sleek glass doors and low thresholds make your entire bathroom look twice as big as it actually is.
| Feature | Old Deep Tub Setup | New Walk-In Upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Step-In Height | 14 to 18 inches (High Risk) | 3 to 5 inches (Low-Barrier) |
| Cleaning Effort | Hard scrubbing on hands and knees | Easy wipe-down non-porous acrylic |
| Visual Space | Cramped, dark, and closed off | Bright, open, and modern feel |
Which means you get to spend your weekends relaxing instead of scrubbing grout lines with an old toothbrush. Our heavy-duty materials resist mold, mildew, and stubborn hard water stains so your new setup stays sparkling clean with just a simple squeegee wipe. We take great pride in delivering top-notch craftsmanship that stands up to years of daily use without fading or cracking.
When you decide to remodel, you get to choose from a massive variety of wall patterns, hardware finishes, and handy accessories. Whether you want a rustic stone look or a ultra-clean subway tile pattern, we have design options that match your unique personal style. You can also add built-in seating, sturdy grab bars, and recessed shampoo niches to keep your soaps organized.
These smart additions ensure that your new space remains fully functional and accessible for every single member of your family, regardless of age. If you plan to stay in your current home long-term, this proactive change protects your independence and peace of mind as you grow older. We work closely with you during the planning phase to make sure every corner of the design meets your exact needs.
Our experienced technicians measure your existing alcove down to the millimeter to guarantee a perfect, watertight fit when installation day arrives. This precise process prevents leaks behind your walls, protecting the structural integrity of your subfloor and joists. We use only the highest quality materials, ensuring your home improvement investment adds real, lasting value to your property.
Many homeowners worry that a major bathroom renovation will leave them without a bathroom for weeks on end. Fortunately, our specialized installation process allows us to complete most of these wet-area makeovers in just a couple of days. We carefully demo your old fixture, update the plumbing lines, and install the new leak-proof system with minimal disruption to your daily life.
Because we respect your home, our friendly crew uses protective floor coverings and cleans up every speck of dust before we pack up our tools. This professional approach means you do not have to worry about a giant, messy construction zone in the middle of your living space. We handle all the heavy lifting, permits, and disposal so you can sit back and watch your vision come to life.
Once the final seal cures, you are left with a stunning, highly functional oasis that completely changes how you feel about your home. Our local clients often tell us they wish they had made this simple change years ago because of how much easier it makes their mornings. We invite you to experience this daily convenience for yourself by scheduling a free on-site consultation with our team.
With a median household income of $51,561 in our beautiful valley, local homeowners are always looking for smart ways to maximize their renovation budgets. Investing in a wet-area remodel is one of the most cost-effective ways to boost your home's overall appeal and market value. Buyers absolutely love seeing a clean, modern walk-in wash area instead of an old, stained basin that looks like a chore to replace.
Whether you live in the 98801 area near the river or up in the hills of the 98807 ZIP code, we are ready to drive right over to your property. We know the local building codes inside and out, which ensures your project is fully compliant and safely built to last. Our deep roots in Washington mean we care about building long-term relationships with our clients through honest pricing and stellar work.
By choosing a local contractor, you get personalized service from real people who actually care about your satisfaction and peace of mind. We do not use pushy sales tactics or hidden fees, so the price we quote you is the actual price you pay. Reach out to us today to request your free, no-obligation estimate 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 Wenatchee 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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