Our Winooski crew pulls the idle tub, keeps the alcove, and hands back a shower anywhere in Chittenden County within days.
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Getting ready in the morning should feel like a quick breeze instead of a clumsy obstacle course.
If you are tired of stepping over a high wall just to wash off the day, you are not alone.
This is why many local homeowners are choosing to swap their old deep tubs for spacious walk-in stalls.
Imagine stepping onto a flat, slip-resistant floor without balancing on one foot.
Which means you get instant peace of mind and a much safer environment.
On top of that, a fresh setup makes your whole bathroom look twice as big as before.
Actually, we help folks make this transition every single day right in their homes.
By trading that unused, dusty basin for a sleek glass enclosure, you reclaim your space.
We would love to visit your house and give you a completely free estimate to get started.
Think about how often you actually take a full bath these days.
Most busy people prefer a fast, hot stream of water over waiting twenty minutes for a basin to fill up.
So, keeping an old unused basin is basically just wasting valuable square footage in your home.
When you make the switch, you gain a lot of physical room to move around.
This lets you wash without banging your elbows against cold plastic walls.
Moreover, cleaning becomes a total piece of cake since you do not have to scrub those nasty low corners anymore.
| Old Basin Setup | Modern Walk-In Stream |
|---|---|
| High step-over hazard | Low-profile safe entry |
| Hard to scrub and bend over | Easy wipe-down wall panels |
| Takes up huge bathroom space | Opens up the floor plan |
Naturally, your home value can get a nice little bump from this upgrade too.
Many buyers look for modern, accessible spaces where they do not have to worry about tripping.
Therefore, this simple swap is really an investment in your future comfort and safety.
You might wonder how we actually pull off this magic trick without making a giant mess.
First, our crew arrives to carefully measure your existing layout and chat about your goals.
Then, we tear out the old heavy cast iron or acrylic unit without damaging your walls.
After that, we inspect the underlying pipes to make sure there are no hidden leaks.
Fixing these issues early prevents mold from growing behind your gorgeous new walls.
Subsequently, we install a heavy-duty pan and seal it tight to prevent any water damage.
Next, we add the beautiful wall surrounds and the hardware of your choice.
Whether you want a matte black showerhead or a classic brushed nickel handle, we have you covered.
Finally, we clean up every speck of dust so your new space is ready to use immediately.
Choosing your accessories is definitely the most fun part of the whole process.
You can add built-in shelves to keep your shampoo bottles off the floor.
Which means no more clutter tripping you up while you wash.
We also install sturdy grab bars that look stylish instead of looking like a hospital room.
These bars give you extra stability when things get soapy and slick.
Additionally, you can opt for a fold-down seat if you prefer to sit back and relax.
Nobody wants construction workers living in their house for three weeks straight.
That is why our streamlined process is designed to get the job done in just a few days.
Indeed, we work fast because we know you need your daily routine back as soon as possible.
We use heavy protective drop cloths to keep your carpets and floors perfectly clean.
Our team treats your home with the exact same respect we show to our own families.
Consequently, you get a beautiful new wash area without the headache of a massive renovation.
Living in this beautiful northern area means dealing with some unique home styles.
Many residences near the cascading waters of the Onion River have older plumbing systems that need extra care.
If you live in Winooski, Vermont, you know how historic and charming our local houses can be.
With a local population of 7,232 people, our community values high-quality, honest craftsmanship.
Since the median household income here is around $49,663, we make sure our services are affordable.
We proudly serve the entire 05404 area with top-tier materials that stand up to our freezing winters.
Cold drafts can make taking a bath feel like a chilly chore during the winter months.
By switching to an insulated, modern stall, you keep the warmth locked inside your washing area.
This lets you stay cozy while saving money on your monthly heating bills.
You might worry that losing a bathtub will hurt your home's resale potential down the road.
While having at least one tub in the house is good, replacing a secondary one is highly smart.
Most modern home buyers actually prefer a large, luxurious walk-in stall over a cramped, outdated tub.
Another common concern is the overall cost of the renovation project.
To help you plan, we offer completely free, no-obligation estimates right at your convenience.
This way, you know exactly what to expect without any hidden fees or surprise upcharges.
Sometimes people worry about the durability of the new materials we use.
Rest assured, we only source non-porous materials that resist cracking, chipping, and fading.
Which means your investment will look brand new for many years to come.
Some folks love the look of clear, seamless glass doors that let the light shine through.
This style makes small bathrooms feel incredibly bright, open, and airy.
On the other hand, frosted glass offers a bit more privacy if you share the space.
If you prefer an even simpler look, a curtain rod setup works wonderfully too.
This option is highly affordable and lets you swap out colors whenever you feel like it.
Whatever you choose, we ensure the threshold is perfectly sloped to keep water inside the pan.
Older homes often have small drains that clog up with hair and soap scum way too easily.
During the swap, we usually upgrade your drain line to a wider size for better flow.
This simple tweak ensures that dirty water whisks away instantly without pooling around your feet.
We also check the hot and cold water valves to ensure they work smoothly.
Replacing old valves now saves you from major plumbing headaches in the near future.
Indeed, we do things right the first time so you never have to worry about leaks.
You deserve a home that fits your lifestyle and makes your daily routine enjoyable.
Do not spend another day struggling with an old, ugly basin that you do not even use.
Our friendly local team is ready to help you design the perfect replacement setup.
Getting your free, no-pressure estimate is incredibly simple and takes very little time.
We will sit down with you, look at your space, and plan a layout that fits your budget.
Reach out to us today to schedule your visit and start enjoying 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 Winooski 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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