Where we work around Dayton
We do tub to shower conversions in Dayton, Ohio, and the towns around it that our service area page lists. A house a little farther out is a question for the call, not a rule.
service area around Dayton
Tub out, shower in
Tub to Shower Conversion in Dayton, Drain and Valve Included
We take out the bathtub and build a walk-in shower in its place, with the drain, the valve and the waterproofing planned as a single job.
Plumbing in the price
Quoted before we start
Same-day call back
The Conversion
Tub to shower conversion in Dayton homes and rentals
A tub-to-shower conversion takes the bathtub out and builds a walk-in shower in the space it leaves, and we do them in Dayton homes and rental properties.
It suits a bathroom where the tub has been working as a shower for years and the side of it is just something to step over. The alcove stays where it is; what changes is what stands in it.
Next to a full renovation that moves the layout around, a conversion is a quick job, because the work stays inside the old tub space and the rest of the room is left as it is.
What We Do
The conversion work, from tub removal to new fixtures
A conversion includes taking out the tub, adjusting the drain and supply plumbing, setting a shower pan and wall panels or tile, and fitting new fixtures.
All of it is a single job under a single quote, so nothing on this list turns into a second contractor's visit.
This is the work, in the order it happens:
Out Comes the Tub
Tub removal clears the alcove, and the wall around it is cut back as far as the new shower needs.
Drain Set for a Shower
A tub's drain often sits in the wrong spot for a shower, so we move or adjust it to suit the new base.
Valve at Shower Height
The shower valve in the wall is often replaced, and the showerhead goes up to standing height.
A Sloped Base
The shower pan goes down where the tub sat, waterproof and pitched toward the drain.
Panels or Tile
Wall panels or tile go up around the alcove, over waterproofing that is already in place.
Trim and Glass
New fixtures, the valve trim and the glass go on last, and the shower is ready to use.
What It Costs
How conversion pricing works
We price a conversion on whether the drain and valve move and on the base, walls and glass, and a surround replacement that leaves the fixtures where they are costs less than a full conversion with a new rough-in.
Typical range in Dayton
$2,500 to $8,000
That is what converting a bathtub to a shower in Dayton typically runs, across the city. It is not our quote: we price your bathroom once we have seen it, and we quote the whole job before we start, with no surprise charges after.
Where a job lands in that range comes down to a few things:
- Drain and valve. Left where they sit, or moved with new pipes in the wall.
- The base. The shower floor you choose and how it meets the bathroom floor.
- The walls. Seamless panels or tile, and how much of each.
- The glass. A door, a fixed panel or a frameless glass enclosure.
- What the wall hides. Moisture, framing or subfloor repairs found once the tub is out add to the cost.
Behind the Wall
Drain, valve and waterproofing planned together
A conversion changes the drain, the waterproofing on the walls and floor, and often the valve, so we plan the plumbing and the tile together.
The drain may have to move to suit the new pan, the supply valve may need replacing and the showerhead goes higher. All of that happens while the wall is open, before the waterproofing membrane goes on and the first panel or tile is set, which is why both sit in the quote from the start.
How It Runs
From your call to a clean bathroom
You know the price and the day we start before any work begins, and the room is cleaned up when we leave.
Here is how a conversion goes with us:
You Call
We answer the phone or call back the same working day, Monday through Saturday.
We Measure
A free, no-obligation estimate at your house, with the alcove, the drain and the valve looked at first.
You Get the Quote
The whole job is quoted before we start, so there are no surprise charges after.
We Build and Clean Up
We show up when we say we will, build the shower, and clean up when the work is done.
The Space You Gain
More floor space from a walk-in shower
Replacing a tub and shower combination with a walk-in shower can free up to 40 percent more usable space.
Without the tub's side wall to climb over, the shower opens onto the room, and a small bathroom stops feeling like a corridor past the bath.
40%More usable space, at most
Before You Call
More about conversions
The answers below cover where we work, which walls suit a converted shower and the questions owners put to us most.
Panels or tile for the new walls
Cultured marble panels give seamless walls that clean easily and come in many colors, while tile gives you more choice of pattern. Which one suits you depends on how the shower gets used and cleaned.
shower wall panels vs tileQuestions
Tub to shower questions, answered
Still unsure? Call and ask; the estimate is free.
Call AK Shower ProsHow much does it cost to convert a bathtub to a shower?
Converting a bathtub to a shower in Dayton typically runs $2,500 to $8,000. Where a job falls depends on whether the drain and valve move and on the base, walls and glass. We quote the whole job before we start, with no surprise charges after, and our guide to bathroom remodel cost covers what moves the number.
Is it a good idea to convert a tub to a shower?
For many bathrooms it is: a walk-in shower in place of a tub and shower combination can free up to 40 percent more usable space. A conversion is also quick next to a full renovation that changes the layout.
Does home Depot offer a tub to shower conversion kit?
We cannot speak for what a store stocks. What we can say is that a conversion is more than a box of parts: the drain may need moving, the supply valve replacing and the showerhead repositioning, and the waterproofing has to be planned with the plumbing.
Free Estimates
Swap the Tub for a Shower
Call and tell us about the bathroom. We come out, look at the drain and valve, and quote the whole conversion before any work starts.
Monday through Saturday. Outside those hours, leave a message and we return it the next working morning.
- Drain and valve in the quote
- On site when we say
- Cleaned up when we finish