Tub-to-Shower Cost GuideWhat a tub-to-shower conversion actually costs, itemized

10 Top-Rated Conversion Pros Near Waukegan

Waukegan's tub-to-shower search turned up 13 Google listings, and 10 of them made this ranked list. An average 4.9 rating across 453 reviews is what put them there, not one standout score. The estimate section up top doesn't move either way; this list only gives you somewhere to send the request.

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Estimated cost in Waukegan

Estimated cost in Waukegan, IL
ProjectNational rangeWaukegan 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 Waukegan's labor market means for this estimate

The local estimate for Waukegan starts from a $35.90 hourly wage for shower and tile contractors, compared with $26.77 nationally.

Waukegan runs 34% above the national figure for this trade.

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

That's why the Waukegan 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.

Google's top-rated tub-to-shower pros for Waukegan, 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.

  1. Dreamline Kitchen & Bathroom RemodelingBathroom remodeler · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 60 Google reviews · Lake Bluff 60044Google reviews
  2. Renex RemodelingBathroom remodeler · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 40 Google reviews · Gurnee 60031Google reviews
  3. EZ Bath N ShowerBathroom remodeler · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 57 Google reviews · Grayslake 60030Google reviews
  4. YelloSquare Basement & Home RemodelingBathroom remodeler · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 29 Google reviews · Lake Forest 60045Google reviews
  5. Regency Home RemodelingBathroom remodeler · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 108 Google reviews · North Chicago 60064Google reviews
  6. Elevate Prime Remodel | Global RemodelGeneral contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 19 Google reviews · Waukegan 60085Google reviews
  7. JM Tile Designs, IncTile contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 50 Google reviews · Waukegan 60085Google reviews
  8. Superior Remodeling & MaintenanceGeneral contractor · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 32 Google reviews · Beach Park 60083Google reviews
  9. Total Home ImprovementGeneral contractor · 4.7 out of 5 on Google · 53 Google reviews · Third Lake 60030Google reviews
  10. Best home Remodeling LLCKitchen remodeler · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 5 Google reviews · Waukegan 60087Google reviews

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