Hey neighbor,
Tub to shower conversions.
Trade the tub nobody uses for a walk in shower you'll use every day. Eddy has over 40 years of remodeling experience, and garden tub conversions are the job we're asked for most.
Tony usually answers. If not, he texts you back the same day.
What it costs and what you get
Most tub to shower conversions in Frisco, Fairview, University Park and Dallas cost $10,000 to $30,000. That covers taking out the tub, reworking the drain and valve, a new sloped shower pan, full waterproofing, tile, and glass. A simpler job that keeps the drain in place lands at the low end; bigger showers, stone tile, a bench and moving the drain push it toward the top.
The most common version around here is the corner garden tub in a 2000s primary bath. It takes up the best corner of the room and rarely gets used. Turned into a large walk in shower, that same corner becomes the part of the bathroom you use every morning.
What's involved
The part you see is tile and glass. The part that matters is underneath: the pan, the slope and the waterproofing. That's where 40 years of experience earns its keep.
- Remove the tub, surround and old tile
- Rework the drain and move the valve if needed
- New shower pan sloped to the drain
- Full waterproofing of the wet area
- Tile walls and floor, with a niche for bottles
- Frameless glass door or fixed panel
- Optional bench, grab bars and a handheld shower
- Patch, paint and trim so it looks built in
Showers we've built
Want a shower without removing a tub? See our walk in showers page, or everything that goes into a full bathroom remodel.
No pitch, no waiting
What happens at your free consultation
About 30 to 45 minutes in your home. Then your written estimate, with every line item priced, lands on your phone within minutes.
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We show up
At the time we set, and it's the people who will actually do the work. No sales rep.
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We ask about your bathroom
What's bugging you about it, how you use it, and what you're picturing. You talk, we listen and look around, including what's behind the tile.
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We share what 40 years teaches you
Suggestions on what's worth doing and what isn't, and straight answers to every question you have.
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We plan it out in the truck
We head out, and right there in the truck we walk through the whole project, start to finish, step by step.
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Your estimate hits your phone
Every line item priced, the whole estimate ready for your approval. Texted and emailed, usually before we leave your street.
Tub to shower conversion questions
How much does a tub to shower conversion cost in Frisco or Dallas?
Most tiled tub to shower conversions run $10,000 to $30,000. Where you fall depends on the size of the shower, the tile you pick, whether the drain has to move, and the glass. A free consultation gets you a written estimate within minutes.
Can a corner garden tub be turned into a walk in shower?
Yes. It's the job we get asked for most in Frisco homes built in the 2000s. The garden tub usually takes up the best corner of the room, and turning it into a large tiled shower gives you a much more usable bathroom.
Should I keep at least one tub in the house?
If you have young kids, or you plan to sell soon, we usually suggest keeping one tub somewhere in the house. Converting the primary bath tub while a hall bath keeps its tub is a common setup. We'll talk it through at the consultation.
How long does a tub to shower conversion take?
It's one of the quicker jobs we do, since the room layout mostly stays the same. The exact timeline depends on the tile and whether plumbing moves, and it's spelled out in your estimate before we start.
Do I need a permit to convert a tub to a shower?
Usually, because the drain and valve are plumbing work. We pull the permit with your city (Frisco, Fairview, University Park, Dallas or Highland Park) and schedule the inspections.
Can you make the new shower curbless or low curb?
Often, yes. Most homes around here sit on a concrete slab, so a true curbless shower can mean cutting the slab to recess the pan. A low curb is simpler. Eddy will tell you what your floor allows when he looks at it.
Ready to lose the tub?
Eddy comes to you and tells you what's worth doing. Your written estimate arrives within minutes. Free, no pressure.
Estimate requests are free, no pressure. Tony texts you back the same day.