Tub-to-Shower Conversions in University Place, WA

Tub-to-Shower Conversions in University Place, WA

University Place gives me a range of tub-to-shower projects. The 1960s and 1970s ranch homes along Bridgeport Way and the west side of UP have steel or cast iron tubs that nobody uses anymore. Getting a cast iron tub out of a small bathroom sometimes means cutting it apart right in the room because it will not fit through the doorway. Once the tub is out, I gain 12 to 15 square feet of usable space for a proper walk-in shower. In the newer homes near Chambers Bay, homeowners are replacing underused soaking tubs in the master bath with large tiled showers.

A University Place tub-to-shower conversion typically runs $12,000 to $27,000. In the older homes, I replace corroded 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. My UP clients usually choose large-format porcelain tile in neutral tones with a mosaic accent in the niche. For aging-in-place projects, I install grab bars, a fold-down bench, and a zero-threshold entry. Most conversions take 6 to 10 days. My tub-to-shower conversion page covers the full process.

University Place requires a plumbing permit for any conversion that involves moving drain or supply lines. I handle the permit through the city's Community Development office and schedule all inspections.

If you have a tub in your UP home that nobody uses, call me at (253) 392-9266 or request a free estimate. I will check the plumbing, inspect the subfloor, and give you a fixed-price number. Visit the University Place service area page for everything I offer.