If you are reading this, there is probably a bathtub in your house that nobody has used in years – and every time you step over its wall, it feels a little less safe. You are not alone. Converting that tub to a walk-in shower is one of the most requested projects we build across Prescott Valley, Prescott, Chino Valley and Dewey-Humboldt, and the first question is always the same: what does it cost?
The honest answer is that it depends on choices you control. Here is exactly what drives the number, so you can walk into any estimate – ours or anyone else’s – knowing what you are looking at.
What a conversion actually involves
A real tub-to-shower conversion is not a plastic insert glued over the old tub. Done right, it means full tear-out of the tub and surround, inspection and any needed updates to the plumbing behind the wall, professional waterproofing (this is where corners get cut by cheap operators – and where leaks come from years later), custom tile work, a new drain and fixtures, and glass or a clean open entry. At Able & Ready, one in-house crew handles all of it. Most bathroom projects run 3 to 5 weeks once materials are on site.
The five things that move the price
- Shower size and entry style. A standard alcove footprint costs less than expanding the footprint or building a curbless (zero-entry) shower, which involves reworking the floor for drainage.
- Tile selection. Tile ranges enormously in price per square foot. This is the single biggest swing in most projects – and right now, tile is free with any tile shower purchase at Able & Ready, which takes the biggest variable off your bill.
- Plumbing changes. Keeping the shower valve and drain where they are is cheaper. Moving them, or discovering decades-old galvanized pipe behind the wall, adds work. (We tell you at the estimate, not at the invoice.)
- Glass and fixtures. Frameless glass, multiple shower heads, thermostatic valves – beautiful, optional, and priced before you commit.
- Accessibility features. Built-in benches, grab bars anchored into proper blocking, low-curb entries and slip-resistant tile. If aging-in-place is the reason for the project, say so at the estimate – designing for it from the start costs far less than adding it later.
What about an actual number?
Be suspicious of any contractor who quotes a tub-to-shower conversion over the phone – they are either guessing or planning to change the number later. The honest version is a range: simple conversions with modest tile sit at the lower end of bathroom-project budgets, while expanded curbless showers with premium tile and frameless glass land considerably higher.
What we can promise is how the number behaves: at Able & Ready you get one fixed written proposal before any work starts. The price you sign is the price you pay – changes only happen if you request them, in writing, priced before the work shifts.
Why Prescott Valley homeowners pick us for this exact project
- A Guildmaster Award for customer satisfaction every year since 2019 – eight straight years, based on independent surveys of real customers
- 4.9-star average across hundreds of verified reviews
- One in-house team – the people who quote it are the people who build it
- A Prescott Valley design center where you pick your tile, glass and fixtures side by side
- Written warranty: 1 year on materials, 2 years on workmanship
- Family-owned and building in Yavapai County since 2007 – AZ ROC 286905
Frequently asked questions
How long does a tub-to-shower conversion take?
Most bathroom projects run 3 to 5 weeks once materials are on site. You get a written schedule with your proposal.
Will it hurt resale value to remove a tub?
The common guidance is to keep at least one tub in the home if you can. If the tub you are converting is in a second bathroom, it is rarely a concern. We will give you a straight answer for your specific house at the estimate.
Can you make it safe for aging in place?
Yes – low-curb and curbless entries, built-in seating, properly blocked grab bars and slip-resistant tile are everyday work for our crew.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, for larger projects we can connect you with home-improvement financing partners. Ask at your estimate.
Get a fixed price on yours
Every Able & Ready project starts with a free, no-pressure visit to your home, and ends the way it started: one trusted in-house team, one fixed written proposal, a written warranty (1 year materials, 2 years workmanship), and right now, free tile with any tile shower purchase.
Call (928) 775-6178 or request your free estimate. Family-owned in Prescott Valley since 2007. AZ ROC 286905.
