What region are you in? I'm near San Francisco and last year I paid $12k in labor for a full bathroom reno which included the demo, tub to shower conversion, floors, toilet, vanity, etc. $7k + materials for the tub to shower seems reasonable to me. By addressing these common pitfalls with care and working with an experienced contractor, you can avoid surprises and enjoy a seamless transition from bathtub to shower.
What kind of contractor do I need for a tub to shower conversion? Replacing a bathtub with a shower usually involves more than just hiring a plumber. I live in a low cost of living area and was quoted between $8k-$12k for tub and surround removal and walk in shower pan and surround tiling install. This was 2-3 years ago, so it would probably be 10-20% more than that now.
I live in an expensive part of the US and have done this work many times. 14,000 would easily buy you a full bathroom remodel with tiled shower walls. This is just a tub conversion to shower with a plastic kit wall wrap.
These systems are at a much lower cost and quickly installed. I'm thinking about renting a home where one of the bathrooms only has a bathtub. need to add a shower head to the bath faucet.
No other renovations are necessary just need water to come from above. Current tub setup Looking to convert tub to walk-in shower. Couple of questions: Any idea on the approximate cost of the job? What are the major factors that could change the price? Can the tile be kept the same or does it all have to be removed?
What would be the easiest way to convert this to a proper shower bath, so I could shower standing up? The angled wall would prevent me from just adding a shower door I presume? Our bathroom designers and installation contractors are ready to transform your space with a tub to shower conversion. Schedule a FREE in-home consultation!
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