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Chaud Company Plumbing · Pocatello, Idaho

Tub-to-Shower Conversion & Bathtub Replacement in Pocatello, Idaho

Want your old tub out and a shower in? We convert tubs to showers: the old tub comes out and gets hauled away, the drain and valve are reworked for a shower, and a new shower base and walls go in. We also replace bathtubs, install new showers, and replace shower valves. You hear one clear price before we start.

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  • Idaho Plumbing License #027511
  • Since 1985
  • One-year labor warranty on every job

Hours: Mon–Fri 8–5. After-hours and weekend calls cost extra.

Tub-to-shower conversion

Replace Your Tub With a Shower in Pocatello

Taking out a tub and putting in a shower is the job we get asked for most. It is more than swapping fixtures, because a tub and a shower are plumbed differently. Here is what a tub-to-shower conversion involves:

  1. Old tub out and hauled away. We remove the tub, and the wall material around it where the job calls for it, and haul it away.
  2. Drain and valve reworked for a shower. We rework the drain and the valve so they suit a shower. We install Moen shower valves.
  3. New shower base. We set the new shower base and connect it to the drain.
  4. New walls. We install the walls around the new shower.
  5. Fixtures, leak test, and cleanup. We connect the new fixtures, test for leaks, and clean up before we leave.

The shower we install

For tub-to-shower conversions and new showers, we install a Sterling shower base. If you want it, we install the matching Sterling wall set. You can also choose Palisade wall tiles for the walls (see the Palisade facts below).

Do the walls have to be opened up?

Usually, at least in part. Reworking the drain and valve for a shower normally means opening the wall around the tub. We look at your bathroom and tell you what it needs before we start, and you get one price up front.

Ready to turn your tub into a shower? 208-232-2292 or text us a photo of your tub and walls.

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Tub & Shower Services in Pocatello

Tub-to-shower conversion

The old tub comes out and gets hauled away. We rework the drain and valve for a shower and install a Sterling shower base, with the matching Sterling wall set if you want it, or Palisade wall tiles.

New shower installation

Need a new shower in place of an old one? We install a Sterling shower base, a Moen shower valve, the fixtures, and the walls, and test everything before we leave.

Bathtub replacement

We pull out the worn or damaged tub, set a new one, and connect the drain and overflow. Replacing a tub often means repairing the wall around it, so we plan the walls into the price from the start.

Wall surround: Palisade panels

Grout-free, waterproof-system wall panels in stone-look finishes, with matching shelves, niches, and trim. Facts and sources are below.

Shower valve repair & replacement

We install Moen shower valves. See shower valve repair & replacement below.

One price. No haggling. No surprises.

You get one price up front, and it covers the whole job, not just labor. If we open a wall and find damage that changes the job, we show you and tell you the price before we go any further.

A tub or shower job includes:

  • Removal and haul-away of the old tub or shower
  • New fixtures installed and connected
  • Leak testing before we leave
  • Cleanup
  • One-year labor warranty

Your price depends on the job and the products you pick. Call 208-232-2292 or text us, and send a photo if you can.

Best Deal Guarantee: Show us a written quote from a larger plumbing company for the same job, and we'll beat it. Our lower overhead means lower prices. Just show us the written quote.

A real Chaud job

Before & After: Tub Replacement + Palisade Wall System

BEFOREBefore: old tile walls above a bathtub with dark staining, cracked tile, and open grout lines
The old tile walls before the remodel.
AFTERAfter: a new bathtub with gray stone-look Palisade wall panels
The finished bath with the new tub and Palisade wall panels.

Project: Tub replacement + Palisade wall system

Before: the old tile around the tub had dark staining, cracked tile, and open lines where the grout had failed.

What we did: took out the old tub and tile, installed a new tub, and finished the walls with a Palisade wall system in a gray stone-look finish.

Want an update like this one? 208-232-2292 or text us a photo of your tub and walls.

Shower valve repair & replacement

Shower Valve Repair & Replacement in Pocatello

A shower that drips, runs cold, or will not shut off is usually a valve problem, and a leaking shower valve wastes water every day. We repair and replace shower valves for homes in Pocatello and nearby towns, and we tell you the price before we start. We install Moen shower valves.

Signs your shower valve needs work

  • Leaking shower valve: the showerhead or tub spout keeps dripping after you turn the water off.
  • No hot water in the shower, or water that swings between hot and cold.
  • A stiff, loose, or sticking handle that will not stop the water.
  • Low pressure at the shower when other faucets are fine.
  • Stains or damp spots on the wall near the valve, which can mean a leak behind the wall.

Repair or replace?

Often a repair

A worn cartridge, o-ring, or seat causes many drips and temperature problems. Swapping the worn part is usually less work and costs less than replacing the whole valve.

Often a replacement

A corroded valve body, a leak inside the wall, parts that are no longer made, or a remodel with the walls already open. Replacing a valve body usually means getting into the wall.

No hot water in your shower?

Check a sink first. If the sink has no hot water either, the cause is likely your water heater, so see our water heater replacement page. If just the shower is cold, or the temperature keeps swinging, the cartridge or mixing valve is the usual cause.

New valve with a tub-to-shower conversion

Converting a tub to a shower is a good time for a new valve, because the wall is already open. We install Moen shower valves with new showers and conversions.

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Why We Use Palisade Wall Panels

Palisade is a wall tile and shower wall system made by ACP. Here is what the manufacturer says about it:

  • Waterproof and grout-free. Interlocking tongue-and-groove edges fit together with no grout, giving a real grout-line look. [1]
  • Waterproof system, installed correctly. The manufacturer says the interlocking edges keep moisture out when the panels go over a waterproof substrate, and that sealing the panel joints with silicone makes the wall fully waterproof. [1]
  • Water repellent, resists mold and mildew. ACP describes the panels as water repellent and mold- and mildew-resistant. [3]
  • Easy to clean. Clean with household cleaners, or mild soap and water. No grout lines to scrub. [1][2]
  • Durable PVC. The panels are rigid PVC with a printed stone-look film and a protective top layer, made to hold up to moisture, sunlight, and cleaning. [1]
  • Faster to install. ACP says Palisade installs in about half the time of a grouted tile wall. [4]
  • Matching accessories. Shelves, niches, benches, and trim are available in the same finishes. [1]

Our before and after job shows the look. If your old tile is stained or failing, call 208-232-2292 and we'll tell you whether Palisade is a good fit for your tub or shower walls. If hard water is leaving scale on your fixtures and glass, our water softener page explains how to protect your new bath.

  1. [1] Palisade Tiles: Shower Wall Systems (manufacturer)
  2. [2] Palisade Product Data Sheet, ACP, Nov. 2024
  3. [3] ACP press release: Palisade Waterproof, Grout-Free Tiles, Aug. 2021
  4. [4] Palisade Tiles (manufacturer home page)

How a Tub or Shower Job Works

  1. Call or text. Tell us what you want to change. A photo of the tub and walls helps.
  2. Get your price. We look at the job and give you one price before we start.
  3. We do the work. We remove the old tub or shower, set the new tub or shower base, rework the drain and valve as needed, and install the walls.
  4. Test and clean up. We check for leaks, clean up, and haul away the old materials. You're covered by our one-year labor warranty.

Why Choose Chaud Company Plumbing

  • Locally owned and operated since 1985. We have served Southeast Idaho homes for decades.
  • Idaho Plumbing Contractor License #027511.
  • One-year labor warranty on every job. We cover our labor for a full year. Under manufacturer warranty? We never charge you for labor the manufacturer already covers.
  • Your price before we start. No haggling, no surprise add-ons.
  • Honest advice. If a repair is the better deal, we will tell you that.
  • Clean work. We protect your floors, clean up, and haul away what we remove.

Best Deal Guarantee: Show us a written quote from a larger plumbing company for the same job, and we'll beat it. Our lower overhead means lower prices. Just show us the written quote.

Tub & Shower Service Area

We do tub, shower, and valve work in:

  • Pocatello
  • Chubbuck
  • Blackfoot
  • McCammon
  • Inkom
  • American Falls
  • Downey

Not sure if we come to you? Call 208-232-2292.

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Tub-to-Shower & Bathtub Replacement FAQ

Can you replace my tub with a shower?
Yes. Tub-to-shower conversion is the most requested job we do. We take out the old tub and haul it away, rework the drain and valve for a shower, set a new shower base, and finish the walls. Call 208-232-2292 or text us a photo of your bathroom, and you get one price before we start.
Do I need to open the wall to convert a tub to a shower?
Usually, yes, at least in part. Changing a tub to a shower means reworking the drain and the shower valve and putting up new walls, and that normally means opening the wall around the tub. We look at your bathroom and tell you what it needs before we start.
What shower do you install?
For tub-to-shower conversions and new showers, we install a Sterling shower base, with the matching Sterling wall set if you want it. You can also choose Palisade wall tiles for the walls. We install Moen shower valves.
What does a tub-to-shower conversion include?
We remove the old tub and haul it away, rework the drain and valve for a shower, set the new shower base, install the walls, connect the new fixtures, test for leaks, and clean up. Your one-year labor warranty covers our labor.
How much does a tub-to-shower conversion cost in Pocatello?
It depends on the shower, the walls, and the valve and fixtures you choose, so we don't post a guess. Call 208-232-2292 or text us, describe the job, and send a photo if you can. You get one price before we start. Show us a written quote from a larger plumbing company and we'll beat it.
Do you replace bathtubs without changing to a shower?
Yes. We pull out the old tub, set a new one, and connect the drain and overflow. We can finish the walls with Palisade wall panels. Call 208-232-2292 to talk it over.
Why is my shower valve leaking?
A dripping showerhead or tub spout after you shut the water off usually means a worn cartridge, o-ring, or seat inside the valve. Often that is a repair. If the valve body is corroded, or water is showing up behind the wall, replacement is the better fix. Call 208-232-2292 and we'll tell you which one it is and give you the price before we start.
Do you have to open the wall to replace a shower valve?
Replacing a valve body usually means getting into the wall. Many repairs, like a new cartridge, do not. We'll tell you before we start which one yours needs. If your tub walls are already coming off for a remodel or a tub-to-shower conversion, that is the easiest time to replace an old valve.
Do you install Moen shower valves?
Yes. We install Moen shower valves for new showers, tub-to-shower conversions, and shower valve replacements.
What is Palisade, and is it really waterproof?
Palisade is a grout-free, interlocking PVC wall tile and shower wall system made by ACP. The manufacturer describes it as waterproof, with tongue-and-groove edges that keep moisture out when it is installed over a waterproof substrate and the seams are sealed with silicone. See the sources listed on this page.
What warranty comes with a tub or shower job?
We cover our labor on every job for one year. Under manufacturer warranty? We never charge you for labor the manufacturer already covers. The shower, valve, and wall products carry the manufacturer's own warranty, which varies by product.
Which towns do you serve for tub and shower work?
We serve Pocatello, Chubbuck, Blackfoot, McCammon, Inkom, American Falls, and Downey. Our hours are Mon–Fri 8–5, and after-hours and weekend calls cost extra.

Ready to Replace Your Tub With a Shower?

Call Chaud Company Plumbing at 208-232-2292 or text us. Tell us what you want, and get one clear price before we start.

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Hours: Mon–Fri 8–5. After-hours and weekend calls cost extra, so ask when you call.
Idaho Plumbing Contractor License #027511 · Serving Pocatello since 1985