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How much does a tub to shower conversion cost?

A tub to shower conversion costs $1,200 to $8,000. What changes your price is below.

Angi puts the national average at about $3,000. A prefab acrylic shower in the old tub space is the low end. Tile walls, a glass door and a curbless floor push toward $8,000 and beyond. Doing some of it yourself can save $1,000 or more.

A tub to shower conversion costs $1,200 to $8,000

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Typical conversionUS range for this job.$1,200 to $8,000
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How we calculate this

    Prices are for the United States in 2026 from published cost guides, checked September 2026. This is an estimate, not a quote.

    Middle $4,600$1,200 to $8,000

    Cost by scope

    Prefab acrylic or fiberglass showerToward the low end of $1,200 to $8,000.
    Tile walls and a glass doorToward the high end.
    Curbless or walk inMore than a standard stall, because part of the floor has to come out.
    Stone surfacesQuartz, granite and marble cost more than tile.
    ExtrasPermits, plumbing changes and hauling away the tub add to the total.
    The reverse jobBlock Renovation puts turning a shower back into a tub at $3,000 to $10,500 in 2026.

    What pushes a quote up

    SurroundOne piece acrylic is fast. Tile takes days of labor.
    Drain and valveMoving the drain or the valve adds plumbing.
    FloorA curbless floor needs the subfloor lowered.
    GlassA frameless glass door can cost as much as the surround.
    What is behind the tubRot under an old tub shows up only when it comes out.

    Tub to shower conversion cost by region

    Lower cost states$950 to $6,400. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, West Virginia and most rural areas.
    Average cost states$1,200 to $8,000. Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and most mid size cities.
    Higher cost states$1,550 to $10,400. California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, plus big metros such as Chicago, Denver and Washington DC.

    These rows are our estimate. We took the typical national range and adjusted it for local labor costs, which run about 20 percent lower in the cheapest states and about 30 percent higher in the dearest ones. Older homes with cast iron tubs cost more to demolish.

    Think about resale before the tub goes

    Many buyers with young children want at least one tub in the house. If this is your only tub, a conversion can narrow your buyer pool when you sell. If you have another tub elsewhere, converting the second bath is usually a safe choice. That is why Block Renovation also writes about the reverse job, turning a shower back into a tub, at $3,000 to $10,500.

    For older owners, a walk in shower is often the reason for the job. A low curb or curbless entry and grab bars cost a little more now and can let someone stay in their home for years.

    Kit or custom

    An acrylic kit made to fit a standard 60 inch tub space is the fastest and cheapest option. A tiled shower gives you any size and look, at several times the labor.

    Why this costs more in 2026

    Acrylic and fiberglass shower pans are petroleum based, and tile, glass and fixtures all ship by truck.

    Diesel passed $6 a gallon on the AAA national average for the first time on September 11, 2026 (CBS 8 reporting AAA). Builders also paid 4.8 percent more for materials in a year (Roofing Contractor). Ask how long your quote is good for.

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