There is no single right answer here. The best choice depends on who uses the bathroom, how much space you have, and your plans for the home. Here is how we help homeowners decide.
When a walk-in shower wins
A curbless or low-step walk-in shower feels open, is easier to clean, and is far easier to step into as you age in place. In a primary bath, most Denver homeowners we work with choose a large walk-in shower over a tub they rarely used. A glass panel keeps it feeling bright and roomy.
When to keep a tub
Resale is the big one. Buyers with young kids often want at least one bathtub in the house. If your home has only one bathroom, or the primary is the only full bath, keeping a tub is usually the safer call. A clean tub-and-shower combo still works well in a guest or kids' bath.
The middle path
Many homes do best with both, just not in the same room. Put a generous walk-in shower in the primary bath, and keep a tub in the hall or guest bath. That covers daily comfort and resale at the same time.
Not sure which way to go? We will look at your bathroom and your home, talk through resale and daily use, and give you a free, itemized estimate either way.
Get a Free EstimateWhatever you choose, the finish work is what you will see every day, so hire for detail. It is also the thing our own customers point to most. Across our 4.8-star Google reviews, the same notes come up: honest quotes, steady communication, and a crew that cleans up. One homeowner wrote, "Great attention to detail. They did a bathroom remodel and it turned out amazing." (Vanessa P., Google review). Whoever you hire, look for that same pattern in their recent reviews.
The bottom line
Pick the shower or tub that fits how you actually live, and keep one tub in the home for resale if you can. See finished showers and tubs in our work, learn more on our bathroom remodeling page, or get a free estimate for your space.