Let’s cut to the chase: a standard Bath Fitters tub-to-shower conversion (the most common job) typically runs between $3,000 and $7,000. Yes, you read that right. It’s not cheap, but it’s cheaper than a full gut renovation, which is like buying a used sedan instead of a new sports car. You still get to drive, but you won’t be bragging about it at a country club.
But hold your horses, because that number is a starting point. If you add extras like a new shower head, grab bars, or a fancy shower door, that number can rocket up faster than a toddler escaping bath time. Think of the base price as the burger; add-ons are the bacon, cheese, and truffle fries.
The "Wait, I Have a Weird Tub" Factor
Your bathtub is unique, like a snowflake, but less delicate and more covered in soap scum. If you have an alcove tub (the standard kind), you’re in luck. If you have a corner tub or one of those fancy claw-foot numbers? Grab a drink. Custom measurements mean custom labor, and that labor will hit your wallet like a surprise bill for a unicorn grooming session.
I once talked to a neighbor named Karen (yes, really). She had a garden tub that was three feet deep and shaped like a bean. She got a quote for $9,500. She laughed. The installer didn’t. She’s still using a bucket and a sponge out of spite.
