Estimate your tub-to-shower conversion cost
Choose a surround and add-ons, then a city, to see a conversion range adjusted for local labor.
Updated
| Option | Range |
|---|---|
| Acrylic panel kit (Surround type) | $2,000 to $5,000 per project[1] |
| One-piece fiberglass unit (Surround type) | $4,000 to $8,000 per project[1] |
| Custom tile shower (Surround type) | $6,000 to $12,000 per project[1] |
| Framed glass door (Add-on) | $300 to $1,200 per project[1] |
| Frameless glass door (Add-on) | $900 to $2,300 per project[1] |
| Built-in bench or seat (Add-on) | $100 to $500 per project[1] |
| Recessed storage niche (Add-on) | $200 to $500 per project[5] |
| Relocate the valve or drain (Add-on) | $160 to $600 per project[4] |
How this estimate works
Surround and add-on ranges come from national cost data on completed tub-to-shower conversions, split by material and extras.[1],[2]
The local number scales the national range using each city's wage for tile and stone setters against the national wage for that trade, weighted by labor's 40% to 60% share of the total job.[2],[3]
Moving a valve or drain line costs $80 to $200 per line nationally; this page assumes a typical relocation moves two to three lines.[4]
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
- How Much Does It Cost To Retile a Shower?, HomeGuide, accessed 2026-09-30