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

Gates's Top-Rated Conversion Pros, by Google Rating

Gates pairs a wage-adjusted cost estimate with 7 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 Gates

Estimated cost in Gates, NY
ProjectNational rangeGates estimate
Acrylic kit conversion$2,000 to $5,000$2,100 to $5,250
Acrylic kit with a framed glass door$2,300 to $6,200$2,400 to $6,550
One-piece fiberglass unit with a bench$4,100 to $8,500$4,300 to $8,950
Custom tile shower with a niche$6,200 to $12,500$6,550 to $13,200
Custom tile shower with a frameless door and the valve moved$7,050 to $14,900$7,450 to $15,700

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

$29.67 median hourly wage for tile and stone setters in the metro

What Gates's labor market means for this estimate

$29.67 an hour is the going rate for shower and tile contractors around Gates, versus $26.77 nationally.

Gates sits 11% above that national number.

Labor makes up 40% to 60% of a conversion's total cost, so a wage gap this size moves Gates's number measurably.

Treat the Gates estimate as your starting comparison point, not the national range.

U.S. median $26.77/hr

Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

7 top-rated conversion pros near Gates

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. Bath FitterBathroom remodeler · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 223 Google reviews · Rochester 14624Google reviews
  2. Bath WorksBathroom remodeler · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 53 Google reviews · Rochester 14624Google reviews
  3. Bath Planet of RochesterBathroom remodeler · 4.7 out of 5 on Google · 214 Google reviews · Henrietta 14467Google reviews
  4. Comfort Showers & BathsBathroom remodeler · 4.7 out of 5 on Google · 44 Google reviews · Rochester 14624Google reviews
  5. Rse Bathroom Remodeling RochesterBathroom remodeler · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 11 Google reviews · Rochester 14609Google reviews
  6. Comfort Windows & DoorsBathroom remodeler · 4.6 out of 5 on Google · 813 Google reviews · Rochester 14624Google reviews
  7. Five Star Bath Solutions of RochesterBathroom remodeler · 4.8 out of 5 on Google · 11 Google reviews · Rochester 14604Google 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