Many original bathrooms in Lakewood’s Applewood and Carmody ranch homes still have a single tub-only bath built decades ago, and a lot of them are due for more than a fresh coat of caulk. Whether you’re converting an old tub into a walk-in shower, replacing a failing shower valve, or fixing a cracked shower pan before it damages the subfloor beneath, A Clear Choice Plumbing and Heating handles shower installation in Lakewood CO with clean work and upfront pricing.
Many Applewood and Carmody homes were built with a single tub-only bath that no longer fits how the household actually uses it. Converting to a walk-in shower means replacing the tub, reworking the drain and supply rough-in, and installing a new pan, valve, and surround, a job best handled by a plumber before any tile work begins.
A shower pan that has cracked or separated from the drain allows water to seep into the subfloor with every use, often for months before any staining appears on the ceiling below. Catching it early means a pan replacement; catching it late can mean subfloor and joist repair.
For homeowners staying long-term in Lakewood's established neighborhoods, a low-threshold or curbless walk-in shower with a built-in bench and grab bar blocking is one of the highest-value bathroom updates available, improving safety without a full remodel.
Original single-handle shower valves in older Lakewood bathrooms wear out from decades of use, and Jefferson County's hard water accelerates internal scale buildup that causes temperature swings or a valve that won't fully shut off. Replacement typically requires opening the wall behind the valve, which is also a good opportunity to upgrade to a modern pressure-balancing valve.
A weakening shower stream is usually mineral scale build up inside the showerhead or valve cartridge from Lakewood's hard water, though it can also indicate a partially closed valve or a supply line issue worth checking during installation or repair.
New shower installation, plumbing rough-in through final connection
Tub-to-shower conversion
Shower valve replacement and upgrade
Shower pan replacement
Walk-in and curbless shower installation
Shower fixture and showerhead upgrades
Ask about pairing your shower installation with toilet or faucet replacement to minimize disruption and cost.
We provide shower installation across all Lakewood neighborhoods, including:
We also serve nearby areas like Englewood, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Golden, and the greater Jefferson County area.
A straightforward shower valve or pan replacement typically runs $600–$1,500. A full tub-to-shower conversion, including new pan, valve, and surround plumbing, generally runs $2,000–$5,000 depending on scope, before tile and finish work.
Plumbing rough-in and connection for a standard shower typically takes one to two days. A full tub-to-shower conversion, including tile and finish work, usually takes three to five days total.
It’s the process of removing an existing bathtub and replacing it with a shower, which includes reworking the drain location, installing a new shower pan and valve, and adjusting the rough-in plumbing to fit the new layout.
Yes. Any shower project involving a new valve, relocated drain, or pan installation requires a licensed plumber for the rough-in and connections, even if a separate contractor handles tile and finish work.
Converting an old tub, replacing a failing valve, or fixing a cracked pan before it causes real damage? From original Applewood bathrooms to full remodels near Belmar, we handle the plumbing side of your shower project right the first time. Call now or request a free, no-pressure estimate.
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