Tub to Shower Conversion in Houston, TX
Saul's Home Improvement does tub to shower conversion in Houston: we take out the bathtub you rarely use and build a walk-in shower in its place. In most homes the shower fits in the same space, so you get an easier step-in and a cleaner look without a full remodel. Call for a free written estimate.
What a tub to shower conversion includes
A tub to shower conversion removes a bathtub and puts a walk-in shower in the same spot. A standard alcove tub is about 5 feet long, which is plenty of room for a shower. That means the toilet, vanity, and other walls can usually stay where they are.
There is more to the job than the part you see. Here is what goes into it:
- Tearing out the old tub and the wall surround
- Updating the drain and shower valve for the new layout
- A waterproof shower floor and walls, which matter in Houston's humid air
- Tile, a wall niche for bottles, and a glass door or curtain rod
Planning a bigger update? See all of our bathroom remodeling in Houston, or compare options on our walk-in showers and tubs page.
Call (832) 433-5167Is it time to replace your tub with a walk-in shower?
Stepping Over the Tub Feels Risky
Climbing over a tub wall gets harder with age, an injury, or a bad knee. A walk-in shower can have a low curb or no curb at all. While the walls are open, we can add solid backing so grab bars hold tight.
Nobody Uses the Tub
If the tub only gets used as a shower, you are stepping over it every day for no reason. A walk-in shower uses the same space better.
The Surround Is Cracked, Stained, or Leaking
Old fiberglass or tile surrounds crack and lose grout. Water that gets behind the wall can rot wood and grow mold in Houston's humidity. A conversion replaces the whole wet area, not just the surface.
The Bathroom Feels Small
A tub with a curtain blocks light and cuts the room in half. A glass shower lets you see the whole space, so the bathroom feels bigger.
What Customers Say on Google
Reed Shelger
"Saul remodeled our bathroom and did a beautiful job. He replaced and hung new doors, tiled, painted, and made sure every detail was perfect. Fair prices, good english, and easy to work with."
Mousa Sarraj
"Bathroom plumbing repair, Saul arrived almost immediately and was able to resolve the issue and clear the clogged toilet."
How our tub to shower conversion process works
Four steps from your first call to your first shower.
- 01
Call or Send a Message
Call (832) 433-5167 or use our contact form. Tell us about the bathroom and the shower you want.
- 02
Free Written Estimate
We measure the tub space, check the plumbing, and talk through tile and glass. You get the price in writing before work starts.
- 03
Tear Out and Build
We remove the tub, make the plumbing changes, and waterproof the shower. Then we set the tile and fixtures.
- 04
Final Walk-Through
We run the shower with you, check every detail, and clean up before we call the job done.
Ready to trade the tub for a walk-in shower?
Call (832) 433-5167We convert tubs to showers across Greater Houston
Based in Houston 77084 and serving homes across the metro, including these areas.
Questions about tub to shower conversion
How much does a tub to shower conversion cost in Houston?
It depends on the shower size, the tile you pick, the glass, and how much plumbing has to move. A simple swap in the same space costs less than a curbless shower with a new drain location. Every bathroom is different, so we look at yours and give you a free written estimate.
Can you put a walk-in shower where my tub is now?
In most homes, yes. A standard tub is about 60 inches long and 30 to 32 inches wide, and a shower fits in that space. The drain often has to move from the end of the tub to the new shower drain spot. Many Houston homes sit on a concrete slab, so moving the drain can mean cutting and patching the slab.
How long does a tub to shower conversion take?
It depends on the plumbing work, the tile, and the glass. Custom glass doors are usually measured after the tile is done, so they can add time at the end. We give you a timeline with your estimate so you can plan around it.
Should I get a curbless shower?
A curbless shower has no step at all, which helps anyone using a walker or wheelchair. It takes more work, because the floor has to slope down to the drain. A low curb is simpler and still much easier to step over than a tub wall. We walk you through both options.
Can you convert a shower back to a tub?
Often, yes, if there is room. A standard bathtub needs a space about 60 inches long. Families with small kids often want at least one tub in the house, so think about that before you remove the only one. Call us and we will look at your space.
