Arlington'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. 10 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 Arlington
| Project | National range | Arlington 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 Arlington's labor market means for this estimate
$23.65 an hour is the going rate for shower and tile contractors around Arlington, versus $26.77 nationally.
Arlington sits 12% below that national number.
Labor makes up 40% to 60% of a conversion's total cost, so a wage gap this size moves Arlington's number measurably.
Treat the Arlington 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.
10 top-rated conversion pros near Arlington
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.
- GBC Kitchen and BathGoogle reviews
- Kitchen & Bath MastersGoogle reviews
- Argo ContractorsGoogle reviews
- Ultimate Remodel LLCGoogle reviews
- Metropolitan Bath and TileGoogle reviews
- Select Kitchen & BathGoogle reviews
- C.n.C Home Improvement LLCGoogle reviews
- Five Star Bath Solutions of DC MetroGoogle reviews
- Clear Day Bath SolutionsGoogle reviews
- Potomac Kitchen & BathGoogle 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
- Bailey's Crossroads (3 mi · $1,900 to $4,700)
- Lake Barcroft (4 mi · $1,900 to $4,700)
- Falls Church (4 mi · $1,900 to $4,700)
- Alexandria (4 mi · $1,900 to $4,700)
- West Falls Church (5 mi · $1,900 to $4,700)
- Washington (5 mi · $1,900 to $4,700)
- Lincolnia (5 mi · $1,900 to $4,700)
- Idylwood (6 mi · $1,900 to $4,700)
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