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Tub-to-Shower Conversion Cost in Seattle, WA

Seattle homeowners can see a conversion cost estimate here before requesting quotes. Below it are the longest-licensed contractors based in Seattle, Washington, out of 21 on file.

Licenses checked · Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

Updated

Estimated cost in Seattle

Estimated cost in Seattle, WA
ProjectNational rangeSeattle 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 Seattle's labor market means for this estimate

The local estimate for Seattle starts from a $38.00 hourly wage for shower and tile contractors, compared with $26.77 nationally.

Seattle runs 42% above the national figure for this trade.

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

That's why the Seattle 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.

Seattle's longest-licensed shower and tile contractors

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

  1. Romeo Tile CompanyTile contractor · licensed 35 years · 98108Verify license
  2. Wilson Tile & Marble INCTile contractor · licensed 28 years · 98125Verify license
  3. Raymann Tile & StoneTile contractor · licensed 27 years · 98115Verify license
  4. Architectural Stone Werkes INCTile contractor · licensed 27 years · 98108Verify license
  5. Livingston TileTile contractor · licensed 22 years · 98188Verify license
  6. Northwest Shower DoorShower specialist · licensed 21 years · 98134Verify license
  7. Lin's Service CorporationTile contractor · licensed 15 years · 98118Verify license
  8. Al's Fine Installation CompanyTile contractor · licensed 15 years · 98118Verify license

8 of 21 appear here, oldest license first, each with a link to the official record.

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?

More on Washington →

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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