Shower to tub conversion in Bellevue
Shower to Tub Conversion in Bellevue, WA
Put a bathtub back where a shower is now, for the kids, for resale, or for a good soak. Local pricing, permits through Bellevue Development Services, and an honest number on paper before demo.
The promise
A Bellevue shower to tub conversion, waterproofed to last and priced before demo
We are a kitchen and bath studio, and a tub set where a shower used to be has to be waterproofed and supported properly or it fails. You get a fixed scope and a real number before demo, a surround waterproofed as a system, the permit handled through Bellevue Development Services, and one licensed team start to finish.
Why choose us
Why choose us for your Bellevue shower to tub conversion
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An honest number, before demo
We itemize your Bellevue conversion, set real allowances on the tub, valve, surround, and tile, and lock the number before demo. No mid-project surprises tacked on as change orders.
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Waterproofed to last
A tub and surround leak in different places than a shower does, the deck, the valve body, the overflow, the wall behind the tile. We waterproof the surround as a system so water stays where it belongs.
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Built for how you use it
A tub for the kids, a deep soaker to relax in, or a tub and shower combo that does both. We plan the tub type, faucet placement, and surround around how you actually live.
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We handle the Bellevue permit
Moving the drain, plumbing, or electrical takes a permit through the City of Bellevue Development Services Department. We prepare the submittal, pull the permit, and manage the inspections.
Cost
What a shower to tub conversion costs in Bellevue
Bellevue conversion costs depend on the tub you choose, whether the drain moves, and whether the floor needs reinforcing. Here are the three levels, priced against your actual bathroom rather than a Bellevue average.
Level 01
Alcove tub swap
Remove the shower, drop in an alcove tub and surround in the same footprint.
- Shower out, tub in
- New surround and tile
- Drain stays in place
Your price: set against your actual bathroom, before demo.
Level 02
Tub and shower combo
An alcove tub with a shower above, so the room does both.
- Tub with shower valve
- New surround, tile, glass
- Some plumbing changes
Your price: set against your actual bathroom, before demo.
Level 03
Freestanding soaker
A freestanding or deep soaking tub, often with the layout reworked.
- Freestanding or drop-in soaker
- Floor-mount or wall filler
- Drain and plumbing moved
Your price: set against your actual bathroom, before demo.
We set your number against your actual bathroom, before demo. See our bathroom remodeling guide for what drives the cost.
Permits
Shower to tub conversion permits in Bellevue
Whether a Bellevue conversion needs a permit comes down to whether the drain and plumbing move. Here is how it works and how we handle it.
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When a Bellevue conversion needs a permit
Dropping a tub into the same spot the shower drained is often minor, but moving the drain, plumbing, or electrical triggers a permit. We tell you which yours is before demo.
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Through Bellevue Development Services
Permits run through the City of Bellevue Development Services Department. We prepare the submittal and manage plan review and inspections so you do not have to.
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Bellevue permit timelines
Review times vary with scope and the city queue, so we build the permit window into your schedule and flag it early rather than letting it stall the job.
Local homes
What Bellevue homes mean for your shower to tub conversion
Bellevue bathrooms come with Bellevue quirks. These are the local realities we plan around.
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Getting a tub back for family and resale
Plenty of Bellevue homes lost their only tub in an older remodel. If yours is the only full bath, putting a tub back matters for young kids and for buyers who expect one, and we will tell you honestly where it helps.
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Floor and framing for a heavy tub
A filled soaking or cast iron tub is heavy, and older mid-century split-levels in Woodridge and Lake Hills were not always framed for one. We check the floor structure and reinforce it if your tub needs it.
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Older bathrooms and hidden damage
Decades-old bathrooms in Bridle Trails, Somerset, and Woodridge often hide rot behind the shower that only shows once we open it up. We plan and budget for what we tend to find.
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Moving the drain from shower to tub
A tub drains in a different spot than a shower, so many conversions mean relocating the drain, and many Eastside homes still run cast iron or galvanized lines worth updating while it is open.
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FAQ
Bellevue shower to tub conversion FAQs
Do I need a permit to convert a shower to a tub in Bellevue?
Sometimes. Dropping a tub into the same footprint is often minor, but moving the drain, plumbing, or electrical needs a permit through the City of Bellevue Development Services Department. We tell you which applies and pull the permit on anything that needs one.
How much does a shower to tub conversion cost in Bellevue?
It depends on the tub you choose, whether the drain moves, and whether the floor needs reinforcing for a heavy soaker. Rather than quote a Bellevue average, we price against your actual bathroom and lock the number before demo. Send the form for a free written estimate.
Can you install a freestanding soaking tub?
Yes. Freestanding and deep soaking tubs are popular, and we handle the floor-mount or wall filler, the drain relocation, and the layout. The main thing we check first is whether your floor is framed to carry a filled tub.
Will my floor support a soaking tub?
Often yes, but a filled soaking or cast iron tub is heavy and older split-levels were not always built for one. We check the framing before we promise the tub, and reinforce the floor if it needs it, so this is not a surprise later.
Is adding a tub worth it for resale?
Usually, if it leaves the home with at least one tub. A house with no bathtub can lose buyers with young kids, so adding one back to your only full bath tends to help. If you already have a tub elsewhere, it is more about how you want to use the room.
How do you keep the tub and surround from leaking?
We waterproof the surround as a system and detail the valve, overflow, and drain connections properly, since that is where tubs actually leak. We do not skip the steps behind the tile that decide whether it holds up.
Ready when you are
Get a free Bellevue shower to tub conversion estimate
Tell us about your bathroom and we will call within one business day, walk the space, and put a written estimate together with no pressure to sign.