Short answer: In Palm Beach County, a tub to shower conversion in an average-size bathroom typically costs $9,000 to $15,000 with H&H Signature Renovations in 2026. That range covers taking out the tub, building a waterproofed, tiled walk-in shower in the same footprint and installing the glass and fixtures. A larger shower, a curbless entry or a moved drain costs more.
Updated October 2026. Pricing confirmed by Tristan Dankert, founder of H&H Signature Renovations, an owner-led remodeling company in Lake Worth Beach that works across Palm Beach County.
Tub to shower conversion cost at a glance
| Question | Answer for Palm Beach County, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Typical cost, average-size bathroom | $9,000 to $15,000 |
| Larger shower that grows past the old tub | $15,000 to $25,000 |
| Curbless or slab stone | $25,000 and up |
| What the typical range includes | Existing footprint and drain, porcelain tile, a frameless or semi-frameless glass panel, quality standard fixtures |
| Biggest reason the price goes up | A larger shower than the old tub footprint |
| Other common cost drivers | Curbless entry, moving the drain or valve, stone or large-format tile, a full glass enclosure |
| Typical time on site | Days rather than weeks, depending on tile, glass and plumbing changes |
| How the price is set | A written scope and a fixed price after an in-home visit |
Source: H&H Signature Renovations project pricing for Palm Beach County, confirmed by founder Tristan Dankert, October 2026.
What does a tub to shower conversion cost in Palm Beach County?
For most homes in the county, the tub to shower conversion cost lands between $9,000 and $15,000. That is the range for an average-size bathroom where the new shower uses the space the tub already occupies, usually a standard alcove about 60 inches wide. The price rises with the size of the shower. As Tristan Dankert puts it, the larger the shower you want, the higher the price.
The range is set by the work, not the town. A conversion in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach or Wellington follows the same steps. What changes the number is how much of the room changes around the shower. If you are redoing the whole bathroom at the same time, see our bathroom remodeling page instead, because a full remodel is priced as one project.
What is included in a $9,000 to $15,000 conversion?
At this range, the new shower keeps the footprint and the drain of the old tub. A typical project includes:
- Removing the tub, the surround and the old wall material, and hauling it away
- Preparing the walls and floor and building a waterproofing layer behind the tile
- Adjusting the shower valve and drain within the existing footprint
- Porcelain tile on the walls and the shower floor, often with a recessed niche
- A frameless or semi-frameless glass panel
- Quality standard fixtures and a final clean
The waterproofing is the part you never see, and it matters most. Tile and grout are not waterproof on their own. In a humid county, a shower that leaks slowly behind the tile can damage the wall and the floor for months before anyone notices.
What makes a tub to shower conversion cost more?
These are the changes that most often move a project above the typical range:
- A bigger shower. Widening the opening or taking space from the rest of the room adds framing, tile and glass.
- A curbless entry. A floor with no step has to slope to the drain, which often means recessing a concrete slab.
- Moving the drain or the valve. Relocating plumbing adds labor, especially on a slab.
- Stone or large-format tile. Slab stone and very large tiles cost more and take longer to set.
- A full glass enclosure. More glass, more hardware and custom measuring.
- Extras inside the shower. A built-in bench, extra niches, a thermostatic valve or a second shower head.
- What is behind the old tile. Older homes can hide water damage or aging drain lines. Our Palm Beach County housing data shows that a third of the county’s homes were built before 1980.
How long does a tub to shower conversion take?
Most conversions are finished in a matter of days rather than weeks. Tile selection, the glass order and any plumbing changes set the exact schedule. You get a clear timeline at the free estimate, before any work starts.
Does a tub to shower conversion need a permit?
It depends on the scope of the work and on your city or town. We handle the permitting process, so you do not have to work out which office to call. In a condo, the association usually has its own approval as well, and it may limit cutting into the slab or moving a drain.
Is a tub to shower conversion worth it?
It is usually worth it when nobody in the home uses the tub. A walk-in shower with a low or no curb is easier to step into, easier to clean and makes a small bathroom feel larger. If the home has only one bathroom and you have young children, keeping a tub somewhere in the house may matter more. Our tub to shower conversion ideas walk through the design choices for a standard 60-inch alcove.
How to get an accurate price for your bathroom
A range is a starting point. Our remodel cost calculator shows the range for your size and scope in a few clicks. The fixed number comes from looking at your bathroom: the size of the alcove, where the drain sits, what the floor is made of and what you want the shower to be. H&H visits the home, writes out the scope and gives a fixed price before any work starts. See how the work runs on our tub to shower conversion page, or request a free in-home estimate.
Cite this page: H&H Signature Renovations, “Tub to Shower Conversion Cost in Palm Beach County (2026),” hhsrenovations.com, updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a tub to shower conversion cost in Palm Beach County?
In an average-size bathroom, a tub to shower conversion typically costs $9,000 to $15,000 with H&H Signature Renovations in 2026. Larger showers and more complex work cost more.
What is the biggest factor in the price?
The size of the new shower. Keeping the old tub footprint and drain keeps the cost in the typical range. Making the shower larger is the most common reason a project costs more.
Can I have a curbless shower in a condo?
Sometimes. A curbless floor often needs the slab recessed, and many condo associations limit cutting into the structure. A low curb is the usual alternative.
How long does the work take?
Most tub to shower conversions take days rather than weeks. The exact timeline depends on the tile, the glass and any plumbing changes.
Is the price fixed?
Yes. H&H gives a written scope and a fixed price after an in-home visit, before any work starts.
