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

10 Top-Rated Conversion Pros Near St. Matthews

St. Matthews's tub-to-shower search turned up 11 Google listings, and 10 of them made this ranked list. An average 4.8 rating across 1,201 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 St. Matthews

Estimated cost in St. Matthews, KY
ProjectNational rangeSt. Matthews estimate
Acrylic kit conversion$2,000 to $5,000$1,850 to $4,650
Acrylic kit with a framed glass door$2,300 to $6,200$2,150 to $5,750
One-piece fiberglass unit with a bench$4,100 to $8,500$3,800 to $7,900
Custom tile shower with a niche$6,200 to $12,500$5,750 to $11,600
Custom tile shower with a frameless door and the valve moved$7,050 to $14,900$6,550 to $13,800

Tub-to-shower prices here move only the labor part, roughly 50% of a typical bill, by how Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN pay for this work compares with the U.S. median.[2] Build your own estimate →

$22.85 median hourly wage for tile and stone setters in the metro

What St. Matthews's labor market means for this estimate

Shower and tile contractors in the St. Matthews area earn $22.85 an hour on average, against $26.77 nationally.

That puts St. Matthews at 15% below the national wage for this trade.

Since labor is a large share of a conversion's cost, St. Matthews's number shifts the local estimate away from the flat national range shown for other cities.

Use St. Matthews'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.

10 top-rated conversion pros near St. Matthews

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. Re-BathBathroom remodeler · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 650 Google reviews · Louisville 40220Google reviews
  2. Surface RestorationBathroom remodeler · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 39 Google reviews · Louisville 40220Google reviews
  3. Miracle Method Surface RefinishingBathroom remodeler · 4.7 out of 5 on Google · 311 Google reviews · Louisville 40299Google reviews
  4. Miller's Fancy Bath & KitchenBathroom remodeler · 4.7 out of 5 on Google · 31 Google reviews · Louisville 40207Google reviews
  5. Bath ExpertsBathroom remodeler · 4.6 out of 5 on Google · 74 Google reviews · Louisville 40299Google reviews
  6. Allen Co. of LouisvilleBathroom remodeler · 4.6 out of 5 on Google · 45 Google reviews · Louisville 40217Google reviews
  7. Sick Home SolutionsBathroom remodeler · 4.6 out of 5 on Google · 36 Google reviews · Louisville 40220Google reviews
  8. St Matthews HomeRemodeler · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 6 Google reviews · Jeffersontown 40299Google reviews
  9. WP Bathroom RemodelingBathroom remodeler · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 4 Google reviews · Louisville 40299Google reviews
  10. Kitchen & Bath Showcase, IncBathroom remodeler · 4.6 out of 5 on Google · 5 Google reviews · Louisville 40204Google 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