Tub-to-Shower Conversions in Lakewood, WA

Tub-to-Shower Conversions in Lakewood, WA

Lakewood gives me a wide range of tub-to-shower projects. In the older lakefront homes near American Lake and Gravelly Lake, I pull out heavy cast iron tubs from the 1940s and 1950s. These tubs weigh 300 to 400 pounds and sometimes have to be cut apart in the bathroom to get them out. In the 1970s and 1980s homes near the Towne Center and JBLM, the tubs are steel or fiberglass units that are easier to remove. Either way, the result is the same: a modern walk-in shower in place of a tub nobody was using.

A Lakewood tub-to-shower conversion typically runs $12,000 to $28,000. In the older homes, I replace galvanized plumbing with PEX and ABS while the walls are open. I install a custom shower pan with a waterproof membrane, tile the walls floor to ceiling, and finish with frameless glass. For military families near JBLM who want to add value before a PCS move, a tub-to-shower conversion is one of the best upgrades for the money. Most conversions take 6 to 10 days. My tub-to-shower conversion page covers the step-by-step process.

Lakewood requires a plumbing permit for any conversion that involves moving drain or supply lines. I handle the permit through the city's building department and schedule all inspections. In the older lakefront homes, I always check the subfloor under the tub for water damage before building the new shower.

If you have a tub in your Lakewood home collecting dust, call me at (253) 392-9266 or request a free estimate. I will check the plumbing, inspect the subfloor, and give you a clear price. Visit the Lakewood service area page for everything I offer.