Tub-to-Shower Conversions in Orting, WA

Tub-to-Shower Conversions in Orting

I get calls from Orting homeowners every month who want to ditch the tub they never use and replace it with a walk-in shower. It is one of the most practical upgrades you can make to a bathroom, whether you are aging in place, tired of climbing over a tub wall, or just want a shower that actually feels good to use. We have done tub-to-shower conversions in Orting's older downtown homes, the 2000s-era Whitehawk neighborhood, and along the Carbon River Corridor.

Tub-to-shower conversions in Orting range from $12,500 to $27,000. The price depends on whether we are doing a standard conversion with a solid surface wall system or a fully custom tile shower with a bench, niche, and linear drain. Every conversion we do includes proper waterproofing, which matters more in Orting than in most places. The valley floor humidity means your shower walls and pan need a waterproofing system that actually performs, not just a coat of RedGard and a prayer. I use Schluter Kerdi or similar membrane systems on every single conversion. See examples and details on our tub-to-shower conversion page.

Tub-to-shower conversions in Orting require a permit from the City of Orting because we are modifying plumbing. I handle the permit application and schedule inspections so you do not have to deal with it. In the older downtown homes, we sometimes find galvanized or even lead drain connections that need to be replaced. I flag those during the initial estimate walkthrough so the budget reflects reality from day one. A typical conversion takes us 5 to 8 working days depending on tile complexity and fixture choices.

If you have a bathtub in your Orting home that is collecting dust or serving as storage, let me show you what a walk-in shower could look like in that same footprint. Call me at (253) 392-9266 or request a free estimate. Visit our Orting service area page to learn more about the projects we take on in your community.