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What a Conversion Costs in San Rafael

San Rafael homeowners can see a conversion cost estimate here before requesting quotes. Below it are the longest-licensed contractors based in San Rafael, California, out of 13 on file.

Licenses checked · California Contractors State License Board

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Estimated cost in San Rafael

Estimated cost in San Rafael, CA
ProjectNational rangeSan Rafael 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 Rafael's labor market means for this estimate

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

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

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

That's why the San Rafael 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.

San Rafael's longest-licensed shower and tile contractors

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

  1. Spoor Masonry & Tile INCTile contractor · licensed 46 years · 94901Verify license
  2. Wishart TileTile contractor · licensed 37 years · 94903Verify license
  3. Berardi TileTile contractor · licensed 37 years · 94915Verify license
  4. Carrera Marble CompanyTile contractor · licensed 36 years · 94901Verify license
  5. Brett Woodburne TileTile contractor · licensed 31 years · 94903Verify license
  6. Hyland Tile & Marble INCTile contractor · licensed 28 years · 94903Verify license
  7. Alvarez Marble & TileTile contractor · licensed 26 years · 94912Verify license
  8. Marin ConstructionTile contractor · licensed 17 years · 94901Verify license

8 of 13 appear here, oldest license first, each with a link to the official record.

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?

More on California →

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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