What a Conversion Costs in Stamford
This is a local cost estimate for a tub-to-shower conversion in Stamford, CT, built from national ranges and adjusted for local wages. 14 contractors show up below the estimate, sorted by whoever has held a license in Stamford the longest.
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Estimated cost in Stamford
| Project | National range | Stamford estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic kit conversion | $2,000 to $5,000 | $2,200 to $5,450 |
| Acrylic kit with a framed glass door | $2,300 to $6,200 | $2,500 to $6,750 |
| One-piece fiberglass unit with a bench | $4,100 to $8,500 | $4,450 to $9,250 |
| Custom tile shower with a niche | $6,200 to $12,500 | $6,750 to $13,600 |
| Custom tile shower with a frameless door and the valve moved | $7,050 to $14,900 | $7,700 to $16,200 |
Tub-to-shower prices here move only the labor part, roughly 50% of a typical bill, by how Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT pay for this work compares with the U.S. median.[2] Build your own estimate →
$31.53 median hourly wage for tile and stone setters in the metro
What Stamford's labor market means for this estimate
The local estimate for Stamford starts from a $31.53 hourly wage for shower and tile contractors, compared with $26.77 nationally.
Stamford runs 18% above the national figure for this trade.
A city like Stamford with higher local wages will show a higher adjusted estimate than the flat national range suggests on its own.
That's why the Stamford 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 Stamford
The 8 longest-licensed contractors based in {city}, not a ranking by quality.
- Ligi's Marble & Tile InstallationVerify license
- Peter Cieciwa Tile & Marble Company LLCVerify license
- Stamford Shower Glass & MirrorVerify license
- Connecticut Glass Mirror & Shower LLCVerify license
- Sobolewski Marble And Tile LLCVerify license
- J.A. Tiling Ceramic Tile & Marble Installation LLCVerify license
- Darek Marble And TileVerify license
- Roberto Tile LLCVerify license
8 of 14 appear here, oldest license first, each with a link to the official record.
Before you compare a quote to this estimate
- Does the quote separate the surround cost from labor, or is it one lump sum?
- Is a permit fee included in the quote, or billed separately?
- Which add-ons from this page's calculator are already included, and which would cost extra?
- Does the quote assume the valve and drain stay in place, or does it include moving them?
- Is demolition and disposal of the old tub priced separately?
- If the crew opens the wall and finds rot or old plumbing, how does that change the price?
Acrylic kit conversion: nearby cities
Sources
- How Much Does It Cost to Install a Walk-In Shower?, Fixr, accessed 2026-09-30
- How Much Does a Tub to Shower Conversion Cost?, HomeAdvisor, accessed 2026-09-30
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: Tile and Stone Setters (47-2044), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, accessed 2026-09-30
- Cost to Plumb a Bathroom, Fixr, accessed 2026-09-30