Tub-to-shower conversions · South Jersey, the Jersey Shore & the Philadelphia suburbs
Swap the tub you never use for a walk-in shower.
A tub-to-shower conversion takes out your old tub and builds a walk-in porcelain slab shower in the same space, usually without changing any walls. A standard tub alcove (60″ × 30″ or 60″ × 32″) converts cleanly to a shower with a low curb, and many can go curbless. Most conversions take 3 to 5 days on site and start at $11,300.
At a glance
Starting price
$11,300
Days on site
3–5 days
Fits
Standard 60″ tub alcoves
Entry
Low curb or curbless
Warranty
5-year workmanship
What's included
Out with the tub, in with the shower.
Included in every conversion
Tub and surround removed and hauled away
Drain moved to fit the new shower base (minor shifts of 1–2 ft, framing permitting)
A new low-curb shower base
A Schluter waterproofing system behind every wall
Full-height porcelain slab walls
New valve, shower head and trim
A storage ledge across the back wall
Blocking in the walls for grab bars, placed where you tell us before the walls close up
Floor protection on our path and cleanup every night, with extra dust control when the job calls for it
A free six-month check-up visit
Up to $500 in hidden-damage repairs, free. If we find more, we show you and price it before going further.
Not included
Moving walls or changing the bathroom's footprint
Relocating the toilet or vanity
If this is the only tub in the house, we'll talk it through on the visit. Some families keep one tub for bathing small kids or for resale.
Options and upgrades
Make it easier to use every day.
Prices are starting points for standard sizes.
Shower bench
from $550
A fold-up teak seat from $550, or a built-in bench wrapped in slab from $750.
Slab shower floor
Priced by size
A matte slab floor instead of a shower base, envelope-cut to slope to the drain. Moving the drain for it is an extra charge, and on a slab floor the drain can't always be centered.
Handheld spray on a slide bar
+$750
Easier for seated showers, kids and pets. It comes with our Modern shower faucet, which also adds a rainfall head.
Grab bars
$150 each
Mounted into blocking, not drywall anchors.
Corner shelves
$150 each
Slab shelves set into a corner, in place of the standard storage ledge.
Frameless glass
from $1,800
A barn-style slider from $1,800, or a hinged door from $2,200, custom-measured after the slabs go in.
A recent conversion
A hall bath, made safer for family.
Tub-to-shower conversion · Hammonton, NJ
This downstairs hall bath doubled as a Jack-and-Jill for a guest room, and the family needed it to work for an aging relative. We removed the tub and built a walk-in shower with a built-in bench, a Grohe two-function valve with a handheld spray, a recessed niche and frameless glass. The drain lines were moved to fit the new layout, and the shower was built on a Schluter waterproofing system.
See the full project →More recent conversions
Reviews
From families who made the switch.
★★★★★
“They removed my old tub/shower down to the studs. They protected my carpet and bathroom surfaces.”
Sue A. · Google
★★★★★
“Anthony, Nelson and the crew were very professional and collaborative throughout the process. Workmanship is top notch!”
Rey R. · Evesham, NJ · Google
★★★★★
“They transformed our bathroom into a mini spa oasis in our house.”
Laura F. · Cherry Hill, NJ · Google
Questions
Tub-to-shower FAQ.
Can any tub be converted to a shower?
Most standard tub alcoves can. On the home visit we check the drain location, the floor framing and the wall condition, and tell you what's involved before you commit.
How long does a conversion take?
Most conversions take 3 to 5 days on site. A barn-style glass door goes in right after the slabs. A custom hinged door is measured once the slabs are in and installed about 2 weeks later.
Do I need a curb?
A low curb is standard and keeps the price down. A curbless entry means recessing or building up the floor so it slopes to a drain, and we price that per bathroom.
Will removing our only tub hurt resale?
Some buyers, especially families with young kids, look for at least one tub. If this is your only tub, we'll talk through it on the visit so you can decide with the full picture.
Can we add grab bars later?
Yes. We can put solid blocking in the walls during any conversion, so bars hold properly now or later without opening the wall. Just tell us where you want them before we close up the walls, since blocking can't be added once the slabs are on. More in our aging in place guide.
Do you handle the glass door?
Yes. Doors are custom-made by a local glass partner: frameless, 80″ tall, in 3/8″ or 1/2″ glass.
Design & price online
See what your conversion would cost.
Design your new walk-in shower in a couple of minutes and see its estimated cost as you go, no email needed. When it looks right, book your on-site estimate.
Or call (856) 497-9474