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Tub-to-Shower Conversions in Minnesota
Stop climbing over the tub wall.
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A tub-to-shower conversion replaces a bathtub you do not use with a shower you will. It is the single most requested project we do, and for most households it is also the most useful.
Who This Is Usually Right For
Two groups of people call us about conversions.
The first simply never uses the tub. It sits there collecting cleaning duty and taking up the best part of the bathroom, while everyone in the house showers. Converting it buys back usable space and removes a surface nobody wanted to scrub.
The second group has noticed something change. Clearing a 15 inch tub wall used to be automatic, and now it involves a hand on the wall and a moment’s thought. That is worth acting on early, while it is a choice rather than an urgent problem, and while you can take your time choosing something you actually like the look of.
Both are good reasons. Neither requires you to describe the project as a medical one.
What Changes
The tub, its surround and the fixtures come out. In goes a shower base sized to the opening, a solid-surface wall system, your choice of door or curtain, and new fixtures.
What does not change is the rest of the room. Your floor, vanity, toilet, lighting and paint stay where they are. The work is contained to the wet area, which is why a conversion costs a fraction of a full renovation and takes a fraction of the time.
The Choices You Get To Make
Entry height. A low-threshold base is the standard answer. Near-flush entries exist and are worth discussing if mobility is the main driver, though they put more demand on the floor structure underneath.
Seating. A built-in bench or a fold-down seat. Benches are more comfortable and take up space permanently. Fold-down seats disappear when not in use. Either is far easier to fit now than to retrofit later.
Grab bars. Place them now, even if nobody needs them yet. Fitted during the install they are anchored into proper backing and come in finishes that match your fixtures. Added later they are a visible afterthought, and sometimes cannot be anchored where they are actually wanted.
Storage. Recessed shelving built into the wall system beats anything that hangs off the showerhead.
Thinking About Resale
People worry that removing a tub will hurt the value of the house. In practice what buyers dislike is a home with no tub at all. If you have a second bathroom with a tub in it, converting the one you use every day is usually the better decision, and a dated unused tub does nothing for a viewing either.
If this genuinely is your only tub, say so at the estimate and we will talk it through honestly, including the case for leaving it alone.
Our Process
What to Expect
- 1
Free In-Home Estimate
We look at the tub, the plumbing around it and the space you have, then talk through whether a conversion is genuinely the right move for your household.
- 2
Measuring & Selection
The opening is measured and existing conditions documented. You choose the base height, entry style, wall system, fixtures and any seating or grab bars.
- 3
Removal & Preparation
The old tub and surround come out, the area is prepared, and anything unexpected behind the walls is shown to you before we carry on.
- 4
Installation & Walkthrough
The new base, walls, door and fixtures go in, the site is cleaned, and we walk the finished shower with you.
Built to Last
Craftsmanship you can stand on
Every tub-to-shower conversion project at Foundry Home Solutions LLC is backed by a local family-owned team, manufacturer-trained installers, high-quality products with a lifetime manufacturer warranty, and a free in-home estimate. We are a local, family-owned company fitting high-quality products with installers trained by the manufacturer, so your investment looks right and keeps working for years.
Call (763) 415-0668What a Conversion Can Include
- Bathtub Removal & Disposal
- Low-Threshold Shower Base
- Solid-Surface Wall System
- Glass Door or Curtain Entry
- Built-In or Fold-Down Seating
- Grab Bars in Matching Finishes
- Handheld & Fixed Showerheads
- Recessed Shelving & Storage
Ready to start your project? Call for a FREE estimate.
(763) 415-0668FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a conversion remove my only bathtub?
That is your call to make, and it is worth thinking about properly. If this is the only tub in the house and you have young children, bathe pets, or expect resale to matter soon, many homeowners convert the bathroom they use daily and leave a tub in another bathroom. If the tub has gone unused for years, that concern usually does not apply.
Does a conversion improve accessibility?
Considerably, for most people. A standard tub wall is around 15 inches to clear. A low-threshold shower base is a fraction of that, which removes the single most common place people lose their balance in a bathroom. Grab bars, a seat and a handheld showerhead can all be planned in from the start.
How long does the work take?
It depends on what is found once the old tub is out. We will give you a realistic window at the estimate rather than a number that sounds good on the phone.
Can you convert without retiling the whole bathroom?
Yes, and that is the point. The conversion is contained to the bathing area. Your floor, vanity and the rest of the room stay as they are.
Is it cheaper than renovating the whole bathroom?
Almost always, because you are replacing the one part of the room that has worn out rather than all of it. Scope genuinely varies by home, so you get a firm number at the free in-home estimate — and homeowners who priced the big-name companies first usually tell us ours came in well under.