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Sherman Oaks, California Conversion Cost Estimate

This is a local cost estimate for a tub-to-shower conversion in Sherman Oaks, CA, built from national ranges and adjusted for local wages. 13 contractors show up below the estimate, sorted by whoever has held a license in Sherman Oaks the longest.

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Estimated cost in Sherman Oaks

Estimated cost in Sherman Oaks, CA
ProjectNational rangeSherman Oaks estimate
Acrylic kit conversion$2,000 to $5,000$2,050 to $5,150
Acrylic kit with a framed glass door$2,300 to $6,200$2,350 to $6,350
One-piece fiberglass unit with a bench$4,100 to $8,500$4,200 to $8,700
Custom tile shower with a niche$6,200 to $12,500$6,350 to $12,800
Custom tile shower with a frameless door and the valve moved$7,050 to $14,900$7,250 to $15,300

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

$28.18 median hourly wage for tile and stone setters in the metro

What Sherman Oaks's labor market means for this estimate

Shower and tile contractors in the Sherman Oaks area earn $28.18 an hour on average, against $26.77 nationally.

That puts Sherman Oaks at 5% above the national wage for this trade.

Since labor is a large share of a conversion's cost, Sherman Oaks's number shifts the local estimate away from the flat national range shown for other cities.

Use Sherman Oaks's adjusted figure, not the national one, when you compare a bid here.

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 Sherman Oaks

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

  1. Empire Tile & StoneTile contractor · licensed 36 years · 91403Verify license
  2. O T M Designs & Remodeling INCTile contractor · licensed 34 years · 91403Verify license
  3. Sami's Classic Tile & Marble INCTile contractor · licensed 33 years · 91403Verify license
  4. Seci CorporationTile contractor · licensed 32 years · 91401Verify license
  5. Domino MarbleTile contractor · licensed 31 years · 91401Verify license
  6. DRS Tile & MarbleTile contractor · licensed 30 years · 91401Verify license
  7. Rome Tile INCTile contractor · licensed 25 years · 91413Verify license
  8. Universal Tile & Stone INCTile contractor · licensed 22 years · 91423Verify 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?

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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