Gages Lake's Top-Rated Conversion Pros, by Google Rating
The estimate above holds regardless of what's below it; this city simply doesn't have a contractor file yet, so the list beneath pulls from Google instead. 10 businesses made the cut, each with a rating backed by enough reviews to count for something. Compare any quote against the estimate first; the list below is a separate data point, not a quality score.
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Estimated cost in Gages Lake
| Project | National range | Gages Lake estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic kit conversion | $2,000 to $5,000 | $2,350 to $5,850 |
| Acrylic kit with a framed glass door | $2,300 to $6,200 | $2,700 to $7,250 |
| One-piece fiberglass unit with a bench | $4,100 to $8,500 | $4,800 to $9,950 |
| Custom tile shower with a niche | $6,200 to $12,500 | $7,250 to $14,600 |
| Custom tile shower with a frameless door and the valve moved | $7,050 to $14,900 | $8,250 to $17,400 |
Tub-to-shower prices here move only the labor part, roughly 50% of a typical bill, by how Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN pay for this work compares with the U.S. median.[2] Build your own estimate →
$35.90 median hourly wage for tile and stone setters in the metro
What Gages Lake's labor market means for this estimate
Shower and tile contractors in the Gages Lake area earn $35.90 an hour on average, against $26.77 nationally.
That puts Gages Lake at 34% above the national wage for this trade.
Since labor is a large share of a conversion's cost, Gages Lake's number shifts the local estimate away from the flat national range shown for other cities.
Use Gages Lake'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.
Google's top-rated tub-to-shower pros for Gages Lake, IL
Sorted by a score that blends each business's star average with its total review count, highest combined score first. That score tracks reviews, not licensing, so whoever you contact, look up their license or registration yourself before you commit to anything.
- J & J Home RenovationsGoogle reviews
- Renex RemodelingGoogle reviews
- EZ Bath N ShowerGoogle reviews
- Re-BathGoogle reviews
- Facet RenovationsGoogle reviews
- Affordable InteriorsGoogle reviews
- Total Home ImprovementGoogle reviews
- Lotus Home ImprovementGoogle reviews
- AC Home DesignGoogle reviews
- Garris Construction, Inc.Google reviews
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