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

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

The estimate above holds regardless of what's below it; this city simply doesn't have a contractor file yet, so the list beneath pulls from Google instead. 6 businesses made the cut, each with a rating backed by enough reviews to count for something. Compare any quote against the estimate first; the list below is a separate data point, not a quality score.

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Estimated cost in Powell

Estimated cost in Powell, OH
ProjectNational rangePowell 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 Powell's labor market means for this estimate

Shower and tile contractors in the Powell area earn $22.62 an hour on average, against $26.77 nationally.

That puts Powell at 16% below the national wage for this trade.

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

Use Powell'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.

Google's top-rated tub-to-shower pros for Powell, OH

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. Steller ConstructionGeneral contractor · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 50 Google reviews · Columbus 43240Google reviews
  2. KVI Construction LLCGeneral contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 24 Google reviews · Powell 43065Google reviews
  3. Five Star Bath Solutions of ColumbusBathroom remodeler · 4.9 out of 5 on Google · 32 Google reviews · Columbus 43235Google reviews
  4. Liberty Surface SolutionsGeneral contractor · 5.0 out of 5 on Google · 21 Google reviews · Powell 43065Google reviews
  5. Columbus Bath DesignBathroom remodeler · 4.7 out of 5 on Google · 142 Google reviews · Lewis Center 43035Google reviews
  6. G Home ImprovementBathroom remodeler · 4.7 out of 5 on Google · 19 Google reviews · Powell 43065Google 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