How Much Does It Cost to Convert a Tub to a Walk-In Shower in Nashville?

A tub-to-shower conversion means removing an existing bathtub or tub-and-shower combination and replacing it with a dedicated shower. The more customized the shower, the more involved the project becomes.

One of the biggest differences is how the new shower will be built. A prefabricated shower system is very different from a custom tiled shower. Custom tile requires additional preparation, waterproofing, installation, grouting, and finish work.

If the new shower can use much of the existing plumbing location, the project may be more straightforward. Relocating the drain, moving the shower controls, or adding multiple shower heads can require additional work.

Bathrooms are wet spaces, and sometimes removing an old tub reveals problems that weren't visible beforehand, including water damage, damaged subflooring, moisture behind walls, or older plumbing.

A simple shower door and a large custom frameless glass enclosure aren't going to cost the same. Size, glass thickness, hardware, and custom fabrication all affect pricing.

• A built-in niche
• Shower bench
• Handheld shower head
• Rain shower head
• Grab bars
• Custom glass
• Specialty tile
• Low-threshold or curbless entry

If you're in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Brentwood, Smyrna, Spring Hill, or the surrounding Middle Tennessee area and you're wondering whether a tub-to-shower conversion would work in your bathroom, LD Remodeling can help you figure out what's possible.