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

Top-Rated Tub-to-Shower Pros in Boston, MA

Boston's tub-to-shower search turned up 8 Google listings, and 8 of them made this ranked list. An average 4.8 rating across 610 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 Boston

Estimated cost in Boston, MA
ProjectNational rangeBoston estimate
Acrylic kit conversion$2,000 to $5,000$2,500 to $6,200
Acrylic kit with a framed glass door$2,300 to $6,200$2,850 to $7,700
One-piece fiberglass unit with a bench$4,100 to $8,500$5,100 to $10,500
Custom tile shower with a niche$6,200 to $12,500$7,700 to $15,500
Custom tile shower with a frameless door and the valve moved$7,050 to $14,900$8,750 to $18,500

Tub-to-shower prices here move only the labor part, roughly 50% of a typical bill, by how Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH pay for this work compares with the U.S. median.[2] Build your own estimate →

$39.54 median hourly wage for tile and stone setters in the metro

What Boston's labor market means for this estimate

The local estimate for Boston starts from a $39.54 hourly wage for shower and tile contractors, compared with $26.77 nationally.

Boston runs 48% above the national figure for this trade.

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

That's why the Boston 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.

8 top-rated conversion pros near Boston

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. JP GlazingBathroom remodeler · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 271 Google reviews · Boston 02121Google reviews
  2. The Bath BoysBathroom remodeler · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 62 Google reviews · Boston 02131Google reviews
  3. Bay State RemodelingBathroom remodeler · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 183 Google reviews · Brighton 02135Google reviews
  4. Boston Bathtub Boys Refinishing ServicesBathroom remodeler · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 39 Google reviews · Not listedGoogle reviews
  5. Cambridge Bathtub Refinishing ExpertsBathroom remodeler · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 12 Google reviews · Cambridge 02138Google reviews
  6. Lux Bathroom Remodeling BostonBathroom remodeler · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 16 Google reviews · Boston 02108Google reviews
  7. The Hub Remodeling CoBathroom remodeler · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 7 Google reviews · Boston 02111Google reviews
  8. Bathtub And Sink Refinishing Boston ProsBathroom remodeler · 4.1 out of 5 on Google · 20 Google reviews · Not listedGoogle 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