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

What a Conversion Costs in Arlington

Arlington homeowners can see a conversion cost estimate here before requesting quotes. Below it are the longest-licensed contractors based in Arlington, Washington, out of 4 on file.

Licenses checked · Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

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Estimated cost in Arlington

Estimated cost in Arlington, WA
ProjectNational rangeArlington estimate
Acrylic kit conversion$2,000 to $5,000$2,400 to $6,050
Acrylic kit with a framed glass door$2,300 to $6,200$2,800 to $7,500
One-piece fiberglass unit with a bench$4,100 to $8,500$4,950 to $10,300
Custom tile shower with a niche$6,200 to $12,500$7,500 to $15,100
Custom tile shower with a frameless door and the valve moved$7,050 to $14,900$8,550 to $18,000

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

$38.00 median hourly wage for tile and stone setters in the metro

What Arlington's labor market means for this estimate

$38.00 an hour is the going rate for shower and tile contractors around Arlington, versus $26.77 nationally.

Arlington sits 42% above 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.

Arlington's longest-licensed shower and tile contractors

The 8 longest-licensed contractors based in {city}, not a ranking by quality.

  1. Solid Rock Creations LLCTile contractor · licensed 19 years · 98223Verify license
  2. Marksman Granite Designs LLCTile contractor · licensed 11 years · 98223Verify license
  3. Second Generation Tile & StoneTile contractor · licensed 1 year · 98223Verify license
  4. SteltilesTile contractor · licensed under a year · 98223Verify license

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