10 Top-Rated Conversion Pros Near Merrillville
Merrillville pairs a wage-adjusted cost estimate with 10 top-rated conversion pros, since a contractor file isn't available here yet. Each business below cleared a review-count floor before its rating even factored into the ranking. Numbers first, names second: read the estimate, then use the list as a starting point for quotes.
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Estimated cost in Merrillville
| Project | National range | Merrillville 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 Merrillville's labor market means for this estimate
The local estimate for Merrillville starts from a $35.90 hourly wage for shower and tile contractors, compared with $26.77 nationally.
Merrillville runs 34% above the national figure for this trade.
A city like Merrillville with higher local wages will show a higher adjusted estimate than the flat national range suggests on its own.
That's why the Merrillville 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 Merrillville, IN
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.
- Lori K Bath ShowroomGoogle reviews
- Capstone RenovationsGoogle reviews
- Clear ContractorsGoogle reviews
- Lori K Bath ShowroomGoogle reviews
- Lori K Bath ShowroomGoogle reviews
- Odyssey Home Remodeling - IndianaGoogle reviews
- Matrix Construction and Plumbing LLCGoogle reviews
- KOD RenovationsGoogle reviews
- NWI BathsGoogle reviews
- Bath ExpertsGoogle 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