Why convert?
Most Florida homeowners use their guest-bath tub approximately never. It collects dust, takes up five feet of wall, and makes the bathroom feel dated. A walk-in shower in the same footprint gives you twice the usable space and a bathroom that feels ten years newer.
It's also the most common shower project we do — which means we've got the process dialed in.
What it costs
Published 2026 guides put tub-to-shower conversions in Florida at roughly $7,000–$20,000, with most landing around $10,000–$15,000 for a tiled walk-in with glass. Acrylic one-day conversions run less ($4,000–$8,000) but they're a different product — see our honest comparison.
A note on prices: these are starting points from published guides, not quotes. Your bathroom's plumbing, the tub material, and your tile and glass choices set the real number. A free visit gets you a written fixed price.
What affects the price
Tub material. A fiberglass tub pops out in an afternoon. A cast-iron tub weighs hundreds of pounds and has to be broken up or cut out — more labor, more cost.
Drain location. Tub drains and shower drains sit in different spots. If the new drain can tie into the existing plumbing without moving pipes under the slab, you save significantly.
Wall condition. Behind that tub surround, there may be water damage, mold, or no waterproofing at all. We find this on most conversions. Fixing it is non-negotiable — and it's why the written quote comes after we look, not before.
Tile and glass. Same as any shower: basic ceramic and framed glass on the low end, porcelain or stone with frameless glass on the high end.
The process
Day 1–2: Demo. Out comes the tub, the surround, and any damaged drywall or subfloor. We inspect everything behind the walls.
Day 3–5: Rough-in. Plumbing gets repositioned, the shower pan goes in, and the full waterproofing system is applied. Then we flood-test the pan — every time, no exceptions.
Day 6–10: Tile and finish. Tile walls and floor, grout, glass install, fixtures, caulk, cleanup. Then a final walkthrough with you.
Most conversions take about two weeks start to finish.
Will it hurt resale value?
The old advice was "never remove the only tub" — buyers with small kids want one. In practice, Florida buyers overwhelmingly prefer a great walk-in shower to a mediocre tub, especially in a guest or hall bath. If your home has at least one tub elsewhere (or you're in a 55+ community where tubs are a liability), conversion is almost always a net positive.
Call (407) 434-9297 for a free visit and written quote.
Sources: Angi tub-to-shower conversion cost data (2026); Property Fixology Florida bathroom remodel pricing.