Is your bathtub mostly a place to hang towels? Let's turn it into a walk-in shower that's easier to use every day.
A tub-to-shower conversion takes out your old bathtub and puts a walk-in shower in the same space. Because the shower usually fits the tub's footprint, it's often a simpler project than a full bathroom remodel. Your bathroom ends up with a shower you can walk straight into instead of stepping over a tub wall. We do tub-to-shower conversions for homes all over Taylorsville, and every one starts with a free estimate.
Why us
Utah requires a DOPL-licensed contractor for most remodeling work. Our Utah contractor license is #14190160-5501, and you can look it up by number or name on the Utah Division of Professional Licensing website. Every Utah contractor license number ends in -5501, so it's a quick way to check anyone you're thinking of hiring. We're also insured for the work we do in your home.
We've been remodeling since 2009, more than 15 years now. In a valley where so many homes went up between the 1970s and the 1990s, that experience helps us plan for what's usually behind a bathroom wall: older shower valves, tired supply lines and weak exhaust fans. Planning for them up front means fewer surprises halfway through your project.
Every conversion starts with a free estimate. Sampled streets in Taylorsville's Watchwood area have a median build year of 1976, so many tubs and shower valves here are original and close to 50 years old. We look at both, talk about who uses the bathroom and how, and give you a clear plan and price before the old tub comes out.
1. Free estimate. We measure the space, check what's behind the tub where we can, and talk about how you use the bathroom: who showers there, whether anyone needs a lower step-in, and what style you like.
2. Choose your shower. The two main choices are the walls (tile, or a solid-surface or acrylic surround) and the entry (a glass door, a fixed glass panel or a curtain). Many people also add a built-in niche for shampoo, a bench, or grab bars.
3. Out with the tub. The old tub comes out, along with any damaged wall material behind it. This is when we see the plumbing, framing and subfloor.
4. Plumbing and base. The drain and shower valve get set up for a shower, and the new shower base goes in.
5. Walls, glass and fixtures. Tile or wall panels go up, then the shower door or glass, the trim and the fixtures. We'll walk you through it when it's done.
For a lot of households, yes. A walk-in shower is easier to get in and out of, especially for anyone with stiff knees, balance concerns or plans to stay in their home for years. It's also quicker to clean than a tub-shower combo. The main thing to think about is whether your home still needs a bathtub somewhere. Families with young kids who take baths often keep one tub in the house and convert the other.
Older bathrooms, original tubs. Much of Taylorsville was built between the 1970s and the 1990s. Sampled streets in the Watchwood area have a median build year of 1976. In a bathroom that age, the tub and the valve in the wall may both be original. Swapping to a shower is a good time to replace an aging valve and make sure what's behind the tub wall is dry and solid.
Glass and hard water. Taylorsville's water comes from the Taylorsville-Bennion Improvement District, and Salt Lake Valley water is hard (Jordan Valley Water puts the regional average around 10-12 grains per gallon). If you pick a glass door or panel, expect mineral spots without regular squeegeeing. Ask us about glass and fixture options that are easier to keep clean.
Permits. In Taylorsville, replacing a plumbing fixture such as a tub typically needs a plumbing permit, and moving plumbing typically needs building and plumbing permits too. We'll go over what your conversion needs during the estimate.
Where we work. Tub conversions all over Taylorsville's 84123 and 84129 ZIP codes, plus nearby Kearns and West Valley City.
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It depends mostly on the walls you choose (tile costs more than a surround), the kind of glass, and whether the plumbing needs to move or be replaced. A conversion that keeps the tub's footprint is usually less than a full bathroom remodel. Your free estimate gives you an exact price for your bathroom.
Usually, yes. Replacing a plumbing fixture typically needs a plumbing permit in Taylorsville, and relocating plumbing typically needs building and plumbing permits. We'll tell you what your project needs.
Original Medicare generally doesn't pay for home modifications like bathroom remodels. Some Medicare Advantage plans or local programs offer limited home-safety benefits, so it's worth calling your plan to ask.
Either way, check who will actually do the work and whether they hold a Utah contractor license. You can verify any license on the DOPL website. Ours is #14190160-5501.
Absolutely. Many people pair a tub conversion with a new vanity, flooring and lighting. See our bathroom remodeling options, or ask about it at your estimate.
Call (385) 394-0604 or send the form for your free tub-to-shower estimate. Let us know your ZIP code and a little about your current tub, and we'll take it from there.
Related: Shower remodels & walk-in showers · Bathroom remodeling in Taylorsville Also serving: Kearns · West Valley City · West Jordan · Murray
