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Tub-to-Shower Conversion Cost in San Bruno, CA

This is a local cost estimate for a tub-to-shower conversion in San Bruno, CA, built from national ranges and adjusted for local wages. 6 contractors show up below the estimate, sorted by whoever has held a license in San Bruno the longest.

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Estimated cost in San Bruno

Estimated cost in San Bruno, CA
ProjectNational rangeSan Bruno estimate
Acrylic kit conversion$2,000 to $5,000$2,150 to $5,400
Acrylic kit with a framed glass door$2,300 to $6,200$2,500 to $6,700
One-piece fiberglass unit with a bench$4,100 to $8,500$4,400 to $9,150
Custom tile shower with a niche$6,200 to $12,500$6,700 to $13,500
Custom tile shower with a frameless door and the valve moved$7,050 to $14,900$7,600 to $16,100

Tub-to-shower prices here move only the labor part, roughly 50% of a typical bill, by how San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA pay for this work compares with the U.S. median.[2] Build your own estimate →

$30.98 median hourly wage for tile and stone setters in the metro

What San Bruno's labor market means for this estimate

The local estimate for San Bruno starts from a $30.98 hourly wage for shower and tile contractors, compared with $26.77 nationally.

San Bruno runs 16% above the national figure for this trade.

A city like San Bruno with higher local wages will show a higher adjusted estimate than the flat national range suggests on its own.

That's why the San Bruno number below can differ from a neighboring city's estimate even for the same surround type.

U.S. median $26.77/hr

Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

The longest-licensed conversion contractors based in San Bruno

The 8 longest-licensed contractors based in {city}, not a ranking by quality.

  1. Ventura Tile And MarbleTile contractor · licensed 28 years · 94066Verify license
  2. Tabarez Tile CompanyTile contractor · licensed 26 years · 94066Verify license
  3. Stoneplus INCTile contractor · licensed 20 years · 94066Verify license
  4. Nathan Cole ConstructionTile contractor · licensed 17 years · 94066Verify license
  5. LDT Tile INCTile contractor · licensed 9 years · 94066Verify license
  6. Mt Custom Shower DoorShower specialist · licensed 2 years · 94066Verify license

Before you compare a quote to this estimate

  1. Does the quote separate the surround cost from labor, or is it one lump sum?
  2. Is a permit fee included in the quote, or billed separately?
  3. Which add-ons from this page's calculator are already included, and which would cost extra?
  4. Does the quote assume the valve and drain stay in place, or does it include moving them?
  5. Is demolition and disposal of the old tub priced separately?
  6. If the crew opens the wall and finds rot or old plumbing, how does that change the price?

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Sources

  1. How Much Does It Cost to Install a Walk-In Shower?, Fixr, accessed 2026-09-30
  2. How Much Does a Tub to Shower Conversion Cost?, HomeAdvisor, accessed 2026-09-30
  3. Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: Tile and Stone Setters (47-2044), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, accessed 2026-09-30
  4. Cost to Plumb a Bathroom, Fixr, accessed 2026-09-30