Tub to shower conversion in Kent
Tub to Shower Conversion in Kent, WA
Trade an unused tub for a safe, step-free walk-in shower, waterproofed to last. Local pricing, permits through the City of Kent Permit Center, and a straight number on paper before demo.
The promise
A Kent tub to shower conversion, built to last and safe to use for years
Most Kent conversions come down to two things: a shower that will not leak, and one you can step into safely as you get older. You get a waterproofed shower system, a step-free option, a straight number before demo, and one licensed team start to finish.
Why choose us
Why choose us for your Kent tub to shower conversion
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Built for aging in place
A lot of Kent conversions are about staying in a home you love for the long haul. We build a step-free entry, a bench, a handheld, and solid backing in the walls for grab bars now or later, so the shower is safe without looking like a hospital.
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Waterproofed where the tub used to protect
A tub keeps water off the wall; a shower has to do that itself. We build a sloped pan and a sealed membrane before any tile, in the exact spot the tub used to cover, because that is where a cheap conversion leaks first.
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A straight, honest number
We price the conversion against your actual bathroom, set clear allowances on tile, glass, and the base, and lock it before demo. Kent homeowners want a fair number they can trust, not a low bid that grows.
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We handle the Kent permit
If the drain, plumbing, or electrical moves, the job needs a permit through the City of Kent Permit Center. We prepare and file the submittal, pull the permit, and see the inspections through.
Cost
What a tub to shower conversion costs in Kent
Kent conversion costs turn on whether the drain moves and whether your floor is slab or crawlspace. Here are the three levels, priced against your actual bathroom rather than a Kent average.
Level 01
Like-for-like conversion
Tub out, walk-in shower in, drain stays put.
- Tub removed
- Shower base, tile, and glass
- No drain relocation
Your price: set against your actual bathroom, before demo.
Level 02
Step-free and accessible
A curbless entry built for aging in place.
- Zero-threshold, sloped base
- Grab-bar backing and a bench
- Handheld and low-step glass
Your price: set against your actual bathroom, before demo.
Level 03
Convert and reconfigure
Relocate the drain and rework the bathroom.
- Drain and plumbing moved
- Layout and storage reworked
- Full tile and finishes
Your price: set against your actual bathroom, before demo.
We price it to your actual bathroom, before demo. Our bathroom remodeling guide covers what drives the cost.
Permits
Tub to shower conversion permits in Kent
Whether a Kent conversion needs a permit comes down to whether the drain and plumbing move. Here is what that looks like and how we handle it for you.
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When a Kent conversion needs a permit
Leave the drain where it is and swap tub for shower and it is often minor. Move the drain, the plumbing, or add a circuit and it needs a permit. We tell you which applies to your bathroom before demo.
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Filed with the Kent Permit Center
Permits go through the City of Kent Permit Center. We prepare the submittal and carry it through review and inspection, so you are not standing in line at City Hall.
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Kept off your critical path
Review time depends on scope and the city queue. We start the permit early and schedule around it so it never becomes the reason your bathroom sits half done.
Local homes
What Kent homes mean for your tub to shower conversion
Kent bathrooms come with Kent realities, from the valley floor to the hills. These are the ones we plan around.
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Aging in place in established Kent neighborhoods
Long-time owners in East Hill, Panther Lake, and Meridian increasingly want a shower they can step into safely for decades. We build curbless entries and hidden grab-bar backing that keep the bathroom safe without making it feel clinical.
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Small rambler and split-level bathrooms
Kent ramblers and split-levels often have a single compact bathroom built around a tub nobody uses. Trading it for a walk-in shower gives back real, usable room in a tight space.
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Slab-on-grade drains on the valley floor
Some valley-floor Kent homes sit on a concrete slab, so moving a shower drain means cutting and repouring concrete rather than reworking it from a crawlspace. We check what is under your floor before we promise a new drain location.
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Older Kent plumbing and hidden damage
Original tubs in older Kent homes often hide galvanized or cast iron lines and old leaks behind the surround. We plan and budget for what tends to turn up once the tub comes out.
FAQ
Kent tub to shower conversion FAQs
Do I need a permit to convert a tub to a shower in Kent?
It depends on the drain. A straight swap that leaves the drain in place is often minor, but moving the drain or plumbing, or adding electrical, needs a permit through the City of Kent Permit Center. We sort out which applies to your bathroom and pull any permit it needs.
How much does a tub to shower conversion cost in Kent?
It comes down to whether the drain moves, whether your floor is slab or crawlspace, and the tile and glass you pick. Rather than quote a Kent average, we price against your actual bathroom and lock the number before demo. Fill out the form and we will put a free written estimate together.
Can you build a step-free, accessible shower?
Yes, and it is a big part of what we do in Kent. A curbless, zero-threshold entry with grab-bar backing, a bench, and a handheld lets you use the shower safely for the long term. We build the accessibility in so it looks like a nice shower, not a medical fixture.
My Kent house is on a concrete slab. Can you still move the drain?
Yes, but it is more involved. On a slab we have to saw-cut and repour concrete to relocate the drain, where a crawlspace home is simpler. We check what is under your bathroom first, and if the drain can stay put, the whole conversion gets cheaper and faster.
Will removing the tub hurt resale in Kent?
It can if it leaves the home with no bathtub at all, since Kent draws a lot of families who want at least one. If this is your only tub, we will flag it so you can decide. If you have another tub, converting rarely hurts and a good walk-in shower usually helps.
How long does a conversion take?
A like-for-like conversion is quick; relocating the drain, especially through a slab, or adding a permit stretches it out. We hand you a written schedule before we start, so nothing is a guess.
Ready when you are
Get a free Kent tub to shower 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.