Tub-to-Shower Conversion Cost in Fort Worth (2026): What We Actually Charge

Taking out a tub and building a real tiled walk-in shower in its place is one of the most requested changes we see in Fort Worth bathrooms. The honest answer up front: a standalone tub-to-shower conversion runs $15,000–$20,000. That is the same number we quote in person, and we confirm it after a free walk-through — the estimate spells out exactly what is included, so there are no surprise line items later.

The Short Answer

• Standalone tub-to-shower conversion (rest of the bathroom untouched): $15,000–$20,000
• Rebuilding an existing shower in its current footprint: $10,000–$15,000 — that is our standalone walk-in shower scope, a different job than a conversion.
• Conversion as part of a full primary bath remodel: inside the $25,000–$45,000 range — most often the $30,000–$38,000 tier, where the conversion is the signature move.

Those are three different scopes, and we quote them separately on purpose. A component job never gets priced off a full-remodel range, and a full remodel never hides behind a component price. You will always know which number you are looking at.

What the $15,000–$20,000 Actually Buys

• Demo and haul-off of the tub, the surround, and anything hiding behind them
• The plumbing a conversion genuinely requires — the shower valve set at the right height, and the drain moved and sized for a shower (tub drains and shower drains are not the same thing)
• A properly built pan with slope, curb or low-curb, and a Schluter waterproofing system — waterproofing is a system, not a paint-on afterthought
• Tile set right, with sealed penetrations and properly placed drainage
• Frameless glass — it is the only glass we install
• Delta or Moen fixtures, unless you bring your own selections
• Finish work: paint and trim where the old surround came out

Why a Conversion Costs More Than a Shower Rebuild

Fair question, since both jobs end in a tiled walk-in shower. When we rebuild an existing shower, the drain is already where a shower drain belongs and the framing already fits the job — we are rebuilding the system correctly in the same footprint, and that is why it runs $10,000–$15,000. A conversion starts with a tub: the drain is in the wrong place and the wrong size, the valve sits at tub height, and the alcove framing was never meant for a curb and pan. Correcting all of that is real plumbing and carpentry work, and it is what separates the two prices. If anyone quotes you a conversion at shower-rebuild money, ask them which of those steps they plan to skip.

How the Work Actually Runs

The order of operations matters more than most homeowners expect. Demo comes first, and it is the day we learn the most about your bathroom. Rough plumbing follows — drain, valve, and any supply-line corrections — and if the scope calls for an inspection, it happens before anything gets covered up. Then the pan is built and the waterproofing system goes in, and we do not tile until the system is right. Tile, grout, and sealing come next. Glass gets measured only after the tile is done, because frameless glass is cut to the real opening, not to a drawing. Fixtures and finish work close it out, and we walk the finished shower with you before we call it done.

What Moves the Number

Three things move a conversion budget more than anything else: tile, glass, and what we find when the tub comes out. Tile has a wide price spread, and running it to the ceiling adds labor. Glass configuration matters — a single fixed panel and a full frameless enclosure are different line items. Benches and niches add build time. And in older Fort Worth homes, demo sometimes uncovers past leaks or rotted framing — when that happens, we stop, show you photos, and price the fix in writing before any extra work begins. What we will not do is bury damage behind new tile and hand the problem to the next owner.

How We Build It

Every shower we build gets a Schluter waterproofing system. Shower glass is frameless only. Fixtures are typically Delta or Moen. Crews run Monday through Friday, 8am to 6:30pm, plus a couple of Saturdays a month when a schedule calls for it. Xavier walks projects daily and Chris reviews every project at least weekly, so nothing drifts quietly. The full process from estimate to final walkthrough is on our bathroom remodeling page.

Payment, Quotes, and Paperwork

• Projects under $60,000: 50% down, 50% at completion.
• We accept check, Zelle, bank transfer, or cash; credit cards carry a 3% processing fee.
• Quotes are good for 30 days.
• Change orders are priced at cost plus 25%, in writing, before the work continues.
• Permits are billed at cost and are not padded into the quote.

Fort Worth Specifics

We are a Fort Worth & Aledo city-registered building contractor (#RB026782 / #25-000007), insured. When your scope requires a permit, we coordinate it and plan the project around inspection steps so the job stays on track. Conversions price the same way across our service area — you will find this exact range on our bathroom pages for cities like Keller and Weatherford. For the full picture on complete remodels, start with the Fort Worth bathroom remodel cost guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from your $10,000–$15,000 walk-in shower price?

Scope. The $10,000–$15,000 range is for rebuilding an existing shower in its current footprint. A conversion removes a tub, moves and resizes the drain, resets the valve, and reframes the alcove for a pan and curb — that added plumbing and carpentry is why it runs $15,000–$20,000.

Should we keep at least one tub in the house?

That is a conversation we have at the walk-through, honestly and without pressure. Plenty of families keep the tub in a guest or hall bath and convert the primary. If yours is the only tub in the house, we will point that out and let you make the call.

Can you build it zero-entry or low-curb?

Yes. We build zero-entry and low-curb showers, and grab bars and benches can be planned in from the start. Tell us early — the pan, slope, and drainage get engineered differently, and it is much easier to plan than to retrofit.

Does a tub-to-shower conversion need a permit?

When the scope requires one, we coordinate the permit and schedule the work around inspections. Permits are billed at cost — they are never padded into the quote.

Get a Real Number for Your Conversion

Serving Fort Worth since 2001; Salvation Home Remodeling LLC established 2017. Based in Fort Worth, TX and serving homeowners across Tarrant County and the surrounding areas. Our Foundation is Faith. Our Standard is Craftsmanship.

Request a free walk-through estimate or call/text 817-210-7117 — we will look at the actual space and give you a number we will stand behind.