It’s our most requested project for a reason: a tub-to-shower conversion takes your bathroom’s most dangerous feature — the high tub wall you climb over every day — and replaces it with a modern, easy-entry shower built for safety, comfort, and easy cleaning.
Port St. Lucie Bathroom Remodeling designs and builds tub-to-shower conversions for homeowners across Port St. Lucie and St. Lucie County, from simple low-threshold showers to fully curbless, zero-entry designs with seating and grab bars.
Why Port St. Lucie Homeowners Convert the Tub
- Safety. Stepping over a 14- to 18-inch tub wall is one of the most common causes of bathroom falls. A low-threshold or curbless entry removes that hazard entirely.
- Aging in place. In 55+ communities like Tradition and PGA Village, the conversion is often the single most impactful change a homeowner can make to stay independent at home.
- The tub goes unused. If nobody has taken a bath in years, that tub is just occupying space a comfortable shower could use better.
- Easier cleaning. A tiled shower with the right surfaces is far quicker to clean than a tub-and-surround combo with failing caulk.
- A modern look. A walk-in shower with glass instantly updates a dated bathroom.
Your Conversion Options
Low-Threshold Shower
The most popular choice: a small curb of just a few inches that keeps water in while being easy to step over. Available with a shower door or curtain — a great balance of cost, safety, and water containment.
Curbless / Zero-Entry Shower
The floor flows straight into the shower with no curb at all — the safest option, and the best choice for wheelchair or walker access. It requires precise sloping and drainage work, so a curbless conversion typically costs about 20–30% more than a standard low-threshold conversion.
Built-In Seating
A tiled bench or corner seat gives you a place to rest, shave, or shower seated if balance is a concern.
Grab Bars
Properly anchored grab bars placed where you actually reach for support — at the entry, near the seat, and by the controls. We install blocking behind the tile so bars are anchored to structure, not just tile.
Handheld Shower Wand
A handheld shower on a slide bar makes showering while seated easy, helps with cleaning the shower itself, and is handy for bathing kids or pets.
What a Tub-to-Shower Conversion Costs
Tub-to-shower conversions in the Port St. Lucie area typically run about $6,000–$12,000. What moves the price within that range:
- Entry style — a curbless, zero-entry shower typically adds about 20–30% over a standard low-threshold conversion because of the extra floor and drainage work.
- Tile and surround — an acrylic surround costs less than full tile; designer tile and niches add more.
- Glass — a framed door, frameless glass, or a simple curtain each price differently.
- Plumbing changes — moving the drain or shower valve adds labor and permit scope.
- Extras — built-in seating, grab bars, new valves, and lighting.
Your free written estimate breaks all of this down for your specific bathroom.
How Long Does It Take?
A straightforward tub-to-shower conversion is a smaller project than a full bathroom remodel, so it typically finishes faster. Most of our full bathroom projects run 2–4 weeks; a conversion focused on the tub area takes less time than that. Your written estimate includes a project schedule so you know exactly what to expect.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a tub-to-shower conversion cost in Port St. Lucie?
The typical range is about $6,000–$12,000, depending on the entry style (curbless runs about 20–30% more than low-threshold), tile and glass choices, and whether plumbing needs to move. We provide a free written estimate after seeing your bathroom.
How long does a tub-to-shower conversion take?
A conversion is a smaller project than a full remodel and typically finishes faster — most full bathroom projects run 2–4 weeks, and a tub-area conversion takes less time than that. Your estimate includes a written schedule.
Will removing my only tub hurt my home’s resale value?
Honest answer: it can, in some cases. If the tub you’d remove is the only tub in the house and you plan to sell, many buyers with small children specifically look for at least one tub — so in a multi-bath home, it’s usually wisest to keep a tub in one bathroom and convert the other. If your home already has another tub, converting is generally not a resale concern, and in 55+ communities a walk-in shower is often a selling point. We’ll talk through your specific situation during the consultation.
What’s the difference between a low-threshold and a curbless shower?
A low-threshold shower has a small curb — just a few inches — that’s easy to step over and helps keep water in. A curbless (zero-entry) shower has no curb at all; the bathroom floor slopes gently into the drain. Curbless is the safest and most accessible option, especially for wheelchairs and walkers, but the precise floor and drainage work typically makes it about 20–30% more expensive than a standard conversion.
Do I need a permit for a tub-to-shower conversion?
Usually, yes — permits are typically required when plumbing is moved or modified, which most conversions involve. Permit costs in the area are roughly $100–$1,000 depending on scope, and we handle the applications and inspections for you.
Ready to Ditch the Tub? Get a Free Quote
Tell us about your bathroom and we’ll schedule your free in-home design consultation and written estimate — no obligation.