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

New Albany's Top-Rated Conversion Pros, by Google Rating

New Albany 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 New Albany

Estimated cost in New Albany, OH
ProjectNational rangeNew Albany estimate
Acrylic kit conversion$2,000 to $5,000$1,850 to $4,600
Acrylic kit with a framed glass door$2,300 to $6,200$2,100 to $5,700
One-piece fiberglass unit with a bench$4,100 to $8,500$3,800 to $7,850
Custom tile shower with a niche$6,200 to $12,500$5,700 to $11,500
Custom tile shower with a frameless door and the valve moved$7,050 to $14,900$6,500 to $13,700

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

$22.62 median hourly wage for tile and stone setters in the metro

What New Albany's labor market means for this estimate

The local estimate for New Albany starts from a $22.62 hourly wage for shower and tile contractors, compared with $26.77 nationally.

New Albany runs 16% below the national figure for this trade.

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

That's why the New Albany 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.

7 top-rated conversion pros near New Albany

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. Ohio's Best Home ImprovementBathroom remodeler · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 43 Google reviews · Gahanna 43230Google reviews
  2. ReadyGo RemodelingBathroom remodeler · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 39 Google reviews · Galena 43021Google reviews
  3. Status home renovationsGeneral contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 24 Google reviews · Gahanna 43230Google reviews
  4. NME Builders LLCContractor · 4.7 out of 5 on Google · 49 Google reviews · Not listedGoogle reviews
  5. Columbus Kitchen & BathBathroom remodeler · 4.7 out of 5 on Google · 25 Google reviews · Not listedGoogle reviews
  6. PRECISE CONSTRUCTION SERVICESGeneral contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 6 Google reviews · New Albany 43054Google reviews
  7. General Contractor OhioGeneral contractor · 4.6 out of 5 on Google · 19 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