Tub Removal and Haul-Away
We pull the old tub, cut back the surround to the studs, and haul the debris away. No dumpster sitting in your driveway for a week.
Licensed, insured, and built to Idaho code from the studs out.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion pocatello ID: A Safer, Smarter Bathroom
Tub-to-Shower Conversion pocatello ID replaces the tub you never use with a walk-in shower you will use every day. We handle the plumbing, waterproofing, tile, and glass so the job passes inspection the first time. Whether you are aging in place in Highland or updating a rental near Idaho State University, a bathtub to shower conversion in pocatello adds usable space, cuts cleaning time, and removes the step-over hazard that causes most bathroom falls.
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About this service
What Tub-to-Shower Conversion pocatello ID Really Involves
Tub-to-Shower Conversion pocatello ID is a full bathroom remodel that removes an existing tub and builds a walk-in shower in the same footprint, including new drain rough-in, waterproofing, and a finished surround. It is not a liner dropped over the old tub. We pull the tub, open the wall to the valve, rework the drain to a centered shower pan, and rebuild from cement backer board out. That is why the finished shower lasts decades instead of peeling loose in two winters.
Most Pocatello homes built between 1950 and 1990 have a 60-inch alcove tub that gets used twice a year. Homeowners call us when a knee replacement, a parent moving in, or a cracked shower pan forces the decision. If you are searching for a tub-to-shower conversion near me pocatello ID, the practical answer is a one-week project with a curb you can step over safely, a bench, and grab bars anchored into blocking we install behind the tile.
- ✓ Step-Over Safety
- ✓ More Usable Floor Space
- ✓ Lower Water and Heating Bills
- ✓ Easy to Clean, Hard to Damage
What's included
What Your Conversion Includes
Every conversion we quote covers demo, plumbing rough-in, waterproofing, tile or panel finish, and glass. You pick the finishes; we handle the rest. Add-ons like benches, niches, and curbless pans are priced up front so the final bill matches the quote.
Drain and Valve Rough-In
A licensed plumber reworks the drain to center under the new pan and sets a new shower valve. We pressure-test before the wall closes.
Waterproofing and Flood Test
Cement backer board, sealed seams, a pre-sloped pan liner, and a bonded membrane over the wet area. We flood-test the pan before tile.
Tile or Panel Finish
Porcelain, ceramic, or acrylic panels set with thinset and grout or sealed seams. You choose from samples we bring to the estimate.
Glass, Fixtures, and Grab Bars
Shower glass, a showerhead and handheld, and grab bars anchored into blocking. Bench and niche add-ons are quoted with the base price.
How it works
How Our Conversion Process Runs
We measure the alcove, check the drain location, and inspect the valve and shutoffs. You pick the shower base, tile, and glass from samples we bring. This visit takes about 60 minutes and ends with a written scope and a fixed price, not a range.
Day one we pull the tub, cut back the wall to the studs, and haul everything out. We rework the drain to center under the new pan and replace any corroded galvanized pipe we find. A licensed plumber sets the new shower valve and tests it before the wall closes.
We hang cement backer board, tape and mud the seams, and roll on a waterproofing membrane over the whole wet area. Then the shower pan liner goes in with a pre-slope underneath. Tile setting follows with a notched trowel and thinset mortar, and grout goes in after the thinset cures.
We set the shower glass, hang the door, install the showerhead and handheld, and mount grab bars and any bench or niche shelving. Silicone caulk goes at every change of plane. The last step is a full water test with the drain plugged to confirm the pan holds and nothing weeps.
We walk you through the shower, show you the valve stops, and leave the bathroom broom-clean. Most conversions take four to seven working days. If a hidden leak or rotten subfloor turns up, we show you photos and price the fix before we touch it.
STEP 01Measure and Plan
We measure the alcove, check the drain location, and inspect the valve and shutoffs. You pick the shower base, tile, and glass from samples we bring. This visit takes about 60 minutes and ends with a written scope and a fixed price, not a range.
Tools & methods
Tools and Methods We Use
Wet saw and tile saw
Clean cuts on porcelain and natural stone, including the mitered edges around niches and benches. A wet saw keeps the cut line straight and the tile edge chip-free.
Notched trowel and grout float
A notched trowel spreads thinset to the correct depth for full tile coverage. A grout float packs grout into the joints without pulling it out of the corners.
Pipe wrench and drain wrench
Used on the drain rough-in and valve replacement. A drain wrench seats the new drain flange without cracking the pan.
Caulking gun and silicone caulk
Silicone at every change of plane, especially the floor-to-wall joint. This is the joint that fails first when the wrong caulk is used.
Level and measuring tape
A level checks the pan slope and the wall plumb before tile. Tape confirms the glass opening after tile so the panel fits the first time.
Drill and screwdriver set
Backer board fastening, blocking installation, and grab bar anchoring. We set blocking into the framing so bars hold weight.
Real results
Before and after.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Highland Tub to Curbless Shower
A 1970s alcove tub with a cracked surround and a step-over that had become unsafe after a knee replacement. The valve stuck and the showerhead dribbled.
After: A curbless porcelain tile shower with a linear drain, a fold-down bench, and grab bars at 34 inches. The new Moen valve and 1.75-gpm head restored pressure. The floor is flush with the bathroom tile, so there is no step at all.
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Tub-to-Shower Conversion
University Area Rental Conversion
A rental tub nobody used and a ceiling stain in the unit below from a failed pan liner. The landlord needed a fast, durable fix before the next lease.
After: A new pre-sloped pan with a flood-tested liner, large-format porcelain tile, and a semi-frameless glass door. The leak stopped and the unit rented the following week at a higher rate.
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Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Old Town Galvanized Pipe Rebuild
A 1950s bathroom with galvanized supply lines, a valve that barely turned, and mold behind failing caulk. The tub was original to the house.
After: We replaced the valve and the corroded pipe section, rebuilt with cement backer board and a bonded membrane, and set a frameless glass panel. The room reads twice as large and the mold source is gone.
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Problems a Tub-to-Shower Conversion Solves
Most calls we get start with one of these four problems. Each one gets worse with time, and each one is cheaper to fix during a conversion than after.
Ask a pro →Cracked or flexing shower pan
We pull the failed pan, inspect and repair the subfloor, and set a new pre-sloped pan with a proper liner and flood test. The leak stops at the source instead of being patched from below.
Step-over tub too high to use safely
A walk-in conversion drops the entry to a 4-inch curb or removes it entirely with a curbless pan. We add blocking and grab bars so there is something solid to hold.
Mold and mildew at the caulk line
We cut out the failed joint, dry the substrate, and rebuild with a waterproof membrane and silicone caulk at every change of plane. Epoxy grout in the wet zone resists staining.
Cold, drafty shower with low pressure
We replace the valve body and trim with a Moen, Delta, or Kohler unit and check the supply lines while the wall is open. A new 1.75-gpm showerhead with EPA WaterSense rating fixes the spray.
Transparent pricing
What a Conversion Costs in 2026
$6,500 - $14,000 depending on scope
Typical 2026 pricing for a tub-to-shower conversion in Pocatello runs $6,500 to $14,000, with most jobs near $9,000. The low end covers an acrylic pan and panel surround with a standard valve. The high end covers tile to the ceiling, frameless glass, a bench, a niche, and a curbless pan. Hidden plumbing repairs and subfloor rot add cost, and we price those before we proceed. If you want an affordable bathtub to shower conversion pocatello Idaho homeowners can budget for, ask for the panel-surround option and add tile later.
A conversion returns roughly 60 to 70 percent at resale and removes a fall hazard that can cost far more than the project. You also stop paying to heat water you never stand in.
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An acrylic pan costs less and installs faster. A tiled pan with a liner or a curbless pan takes more framing, waterproofing, and labor, which raises the price.
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Acrylic panels are the budget choice. Porcelain or natural stone tile costs more in material and labor but lasts longer and looks custom.
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A framed door is the least expensive. Semi-frameless and frameless glass add cost but open up the room and are easier to clean.
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A valve replacement or a section of galvanized pipe adds to the bill. We check shutoffs and the valve during the estimate so the number is real.
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Licensed, Permitted, and Reviewed
- State-licensed plumbing contractor · Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
- Licensed contractor registration · Idaho Contractors Board
- EPA WaterSense fixture compliance · U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- ICC code compliance · International Code Council
Typical 2026 pricing in Pocatello runs $6,500 to $14,000 for a full conversion, with most jobs landing near $9,000. A basic acrylic pan and panel surround sits at the low end. Tile, frameless glass, a bench, and a curbless pan push toward the top. Hidden plumbing repairs, valve replacement, and subfloor rot add cost. We give you a fixed number after measuring, not a phone estimate.
Most conversions take four to seven working days on site. Demo and rough-in take a day, waterproofing and tile take two to three, and glass and fixtures take another day. Curbless pans and custom tile layouts can stretch to ten days. We schedule the plumbing inspection inside that window so it does not add a week.
Yes, if you plan to stay in the home or rent it out. A walk-in shower returns roughly 60 to 70 percent of its cost at resale and makes the bathroom usable for older adults and anyone with mobility limits. It also ends the cleaning and caulking cycle a tub surround demands. The value climbs further when you add grab bars and a bench during the same build.
Call ShowerPro Installation at +1 986-336-9120. We are a licensed plumbing contractor serving Pocatello, Chubbuck, and Bannock County, and we handle the permit, plumbing, waterproofing, tile, and glass with our own crew. We bring samples to the first visit and leave you with a fixed written price. Same-day estimates are available most weekdays.
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One visit, one fixed price, and a shower built to code by a licensed plumbing contractor. We bring samples, measure the alcove, and answer every question before you commit. Call today and most weekday appointments can be scheduled the same day.
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Call us at +1 986-336-9120 or email [email protected] and we'll set up a free on-site measure. We answer the phone Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 18:00, and we return every message the same business day. For a leaking shower or a valve that's spraying, call any time - we run emergency call-outs 24/7.