10 Top-Rated Conversion Pros Near Bethesda
Bethesda 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 Bethesda
| Project | National range | Bethesda estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic kit conversion | $2,000 to $5,000 | $1,900 to $4,700 |
| Acrylic kit with a framed glass door | $2,300 to $6,200 | $2,150 to $5,850 |
| One-piece fiberglass unit with a bench | $4,100 to $8,500 | $3,850 to $8,000 |
| Custom tile shower with a niche | $6,200 to $12,500 | $5,850 to $11,800 |
| Custom tile shower with a frameless door and the valve moved | $7,050 to $14,900 | $6,650 to $14,000 |
Tub-to-shower prices here move only the labor part, roughly 50% of a typical bill, by how Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV pay for this work compares with the U.S. median.[2] Build your own estimate →
$23.65 median hourly wage for tile and stone setters in the metro
What Bethesda's labor market means for this estimate
Shower and tile contractors in the Bethesda area earn $23.65 an hour on average, against $26.77 nationally.
That puts Bethesda at 12% below the national wage for this trade.
Since labor is a large share of a conversion's cost, Bethesda's number shifts the local estimate away from the flat national range shown for other cities.
Use Bethesda'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 Bethesda
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.
- Tub Coaters Tub and Tile RefinishingGoogle reviews
- Experts Remodel LLCGoogle reviews
- Quick Remodels BethesdaGoogle reviews
- Bull Run Kitchen and BathGoogle reviews
- Mega Kitchen and BathGoogle reviews
- Bathroom Remodeling of Maryland, Inc.Google reviews
- Metropolitan Bath and TileGoogle reviews
- Fairfax Kitchen and Bath - BethesdaGoogle reviews
- VKB Kitchen & Bath BethesdaGoogle reviews
- Five Star Bath Solutions of DC MetroGoogle 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