Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Replace a tub with a walk-in or low-step shower in the same footprint.
A tub-to-shower conversion removes the bathtub and builds a shower in its place, using the same wall and drain area where possible. Owners choose it for easier daily use, for safety, or because nobody takes baths.
Signs it is time: stepping over a high tub wall is getting harder, the tub or surround is cracked, or caulk lines keep failing. If the drain has to move, the job grows, so we check the floor and drain location before quoting.
The sequence is demolition, drain and valve work, waterproofing, wall and floor finish, then the glass or curtain. A solid-wall surround is usually quicker than tile; tile gives more design choice. Plumbing is coordinated with licensed trade partners.
National published ranges for tub-to-shower conversion are wide: This Old House lists about $1,200 to $8,000 (average about $3,000) and Angi about $1,500 to $8,000. The spread reflects kit versus tile and whether the drain moves. Your written quote sets the local number.
Common questions
How much does a tub-to-shower conversion cost?
National sources range from about $1,200 to $8,000 (This Old House, average about $3,000; Angi about $1,500 to $8,000). Kit versus tile and drain moves explain the spread.
Where we do this work
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Leucadia
Bathroom remodels for Leucadia beach cottages and small coastal baths, permitted through the City of Encinitas.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Olivenhain
Bathroom remodels for Olivenhain's larger lots and rural-style homes, with septic and well questions checked first.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Carlsbad
Bathroom remodels in Carlsbad, permitted through the City of Carlsbad Building Division.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Del Mar
Bathroom remodels for Del Mar's small lots, condos and older coastal homes, permitted by the City of Del Mar.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Encinitas
Bathroom remodels across Encinitas, from 1970s tract homes to coastal bungalows, permitted by the City of Encinitas.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Escondido
Bathroom remodels in Escondido's older neighborhoods, permitted by the City of Escondido Building Division.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Carmel Valley
Bathroom remodels for Carmel Valley's newer homes and condos, permitted by the City of San Diego.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Oceanside
Bathroom remodels in Oceanside, from mid-century homes to newer tracts, permitted by the City of Oceanside.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Cardiff
Bathroom remodels for Cardiff-by-the-Sea's small, older homes, permitted through the City of Encinitas.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Rancho Santa Fe
Bathroom remodels in Rancho Santa Fe, with County permits and Association review checked first.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Fallbrook
Bathroom remodels in Fallbrook homes, with County permits and septic or well questions checked first.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Vista
Bathroom remodels in Vista's older housing, permitted by the City of Vista.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Rancho Bernardo
Bathroom remodels in Rancho Bernardo, including aging-in-place baths, permitted by the City of San Diego.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in San Marcos
Bathroom remodels in San Marcos homes and condos, permitted by the City of San Marcos.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Rancho Penasquitos
Bathroom remodels in Rancho Penasquitos' 1970s and 1980s homes, permitted by the City of San Diego.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in La Costa
Bathroom remodels in La Costa's 1980s-2000s homes and condos, permitted by the City of Carlsbad.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in San Elijo Hills
Bathroom remodels in San Elijo Hills, with association review checked first and City of San Marcos permits.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in 4S Ranch
Bathroom remodels in 4S Ranch homes, with County permits and association rules checked first.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Solana Beach
Bathroom remodels for Solana Beach's older coastal homes and condos, permitted by the City of Solana Beach.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Fairbanks Ranch
Bathroom remodels in Fairbanks Ranch, with County permits and community association review checked first.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Bonsall
Bathroom remodels in Bonsall's rural homes, with County permits and septic or well questions checked first.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in North County San Diego
How bathroom permits and review differ across North County: city counters, the County, and community associations.