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How much does tub to shower conversion cost?

National price ranges for tub to shower conversion, the unit pricing contractors quote from, and what the same job costs across local markets.

Verified August 2026

Tub to Shower Conversion cost

$3,500 – $16,000

Most homeowners pay around $7,200 for tub to shower conversion, or $3,500–$16,000 per conversion. Permit fees add $90–$320.

Price breakdown

Budget scope$3,500
Typical project$7,200
Premium / complex$16,000
per conversion$3,500 – $16,000
Permit fees$90 – $320
Timeline3-7 days of work, 2-5 weeks including permitting

What drives the price

  • Drain relocation from tub to shower position
  • Tile versus acrylic shower base and walls
  • Glass enclosure type
  • Accessibility features such as grab bars and a bench
  • Subfloor or slab repair after demolition

Cost by city

Same scope, adjusted for local labor, material and permit pricing.

Tub to Shower cost in Naples$4,300 – $19,800 · +24%Tub to Shower cost in Miami$4,100 – $18,900 · +18%Tub to Shower cost in Fort Lauderdale$4,000 – $18,200 · +14%Tub to Shower cost in West Palm Beach$3,900 – $17,900 · +12%Tub to Shower cost in Sarasota$3,800 – $17,300 · +8%Tub to Shower cost in Fort Myers$3,800 – $17,400 · +9%Tub to Shower cost in Cape Coral$3,700 – $17,100 · +7%Tub to Shower cost in Bradenton$3,700 – $16,800 · +5%Tub to Shower cost in Venice$3,700 – $17,000 · +6%Tub to Shower cost in Tampa$3,600 – $16,600 · +4%Tub to Shower cost in St. Petersburg$3,600 – $16,500 · +3%Tub to Shower cost in Clearwater$3,600 – $16,300 · +2%Tub to Shower cost in Orlando$3,600 – $16,300 · +2%Tub to Shower cost in Port St. Lucie$3,600 – $16,300 · +2%Tub to Shower cost in St. Augustine$3,500 – $16,000 · 0%Tub to Shower cost in Port Charlotte$3,500 – $16,000 · 0%Tub to Shower cost in Brandon$3,500 – $16,000 · 0%Tub to Shower cost in Kissimmee$3,400 – $15,700 · -2%Tub to Shower cost in Daytona Beach$3,400 – $15,700 · -2%Tub to Shower cost in Melbourne$3,500 – $15,800 · -1%Tub to Shower cost in Jacksonville$3,400 – $15,400 · -4%Tub to Shower cost in Lakeland$3,300 – $15,200 · -5%Tub to Shower cost in Gainesville$3,300 – $15,000 · -6%Tub to Shower cost in Pensacola$3,300 – $15,200 · -5%Tub to Shower cost in Tallahassee$3,300 – $14,900 · -7%

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to convert a tub to a shower?

Usually yes. Moving or replacing the drain and valve is regulated plumbing work, so most Florida building departments require a plumbing permit and a shower pan water test.

Sources

Sources & verification

Last verified August 2026. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing — they are not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.