Tub to shower conversion in Seattle
Tub to Shower Conversion in Seattle, WA
Swap an unused tub for a walk-in shower, waterproofed to last. Local pricing, permits through the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, and an honest number on paper before demo.
The promise
A Seattle tub to shower conversion, waterproofed to last and priced before demo
We are a kitchen and bath studio, and a shower built where a tub used to sit has to be waterproofed properly or it fails. You get a fixed scope and a real number before demo, a shower waterproofed as a system, the permit handled through SDCI, and one licensed team start to finish.
Why choose us
Why choose us for your Seattle tub to shower conversion
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An honest number, before demo
We itemize your Seattle conversion, set real allowances on tile, glass, and fixtures, and lock the number before demo. No mid-project surprises tacked on as change orders.
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Waterproofed to last
A shower lives or dies on what is behind the tile. We build a sloped, sealed pan and a waterproof membrane before any tile goes up, which is exactly where a tub once protected the wall and now the shower has to.
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Built for how you use it
Curbless or low-threshold entry, a bench, a niche, grab-bar blocking in the walls for now or later. We plan the shower around real use and aging in place, not just looks.
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We handle the Seattle permit
Moving the drain, plumbing, or electrical takes a permit through the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. We prepare the submittal, pull the permit, and manage the inspections.
Cost
What a tub to shower conversion costs in Seattle
Seattle conversion costs depend on whether the drain moves and the finishes you choose. Here are the levels and local ranges, with your real number set against your actual bathroom.
Level 01
Standard conversion
Remove the tub, build a walk-in shower in the same footprint.
- Tub out, shower in
- New pan, tile, and glass
- Drain stays in place
Level 02
Curbless walk-in
A zero-threshold shower with a low, clean entry.
- Curbless, sloped pan
- Linear drain
- Frameless glass
Level 03
Convert and reconfigure
Relocate plumbing and rework the layout around the new shower.
- Drain and plumbing moved
- Heated floor option
- Bench, niche, and storage
Ranges are placeholders until local pricing is confirmed. See our bathroom remodeling guide for what drives the cost.
Permits
Tub to shower conversion permits in Seattle
Whether a Seattle 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 Seattle conversion needs a permit
Keeping the drain where it is and swapping a tub for a shower 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 SDCI
Permits run through the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. We prepare the submittal and manage plan review and inspections.
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Seattle permit timelines
SDCI review can run longer than surrounding cities, so we build the permit window into your schedule and start it early.
Local homes
What Seattle homes mean for your tub to shower conversion
Seattle bathrooms come with Seattle quirks. These are the local realities we plan around.
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Older Seattle bathrooms and hidden damage
Craftsman and pre-war bathrooms in Ballard, Fremont, and Wallingford often hide rot or old leaks behind the tub surround that only show once the tub comes out. We plan and budget for what we tend to find.
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Reclaiming a tight footprint
Small older Seattle bathrooms often give up an unused tub for a walk-in shower that feels far bigger and gets used every day. We plan the layout to make the space work harder.
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Curbless and aging in place
Zero-threshold showers and grab-bar blocking are popular across Seattle, for aging in place and resale. We build the pan slope and drain so a curbless entry stays watertight.
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Old drains and plumbing
Many Seattle homes still run cast iron or galvanized lines that are worth updating when the drain is open. We check and tell you before it becomes a surprise.
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FAQ
Seattle tub to shower conversion FAQs
Do I need a permit to convert a tub to a shower in Seattle?
Sometimes. A straight swap that keeps the drain in place is often minor, but moving the drain, plumbing, or electrical needs a permit through the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections. We tell you which applies and pull the permit on anything that needs one.
How much does a tub to shower conversion cost in Seattle?
It depends on whether the drain moves, the tile and glass you choose, and whether you go curbless. Rather than quote a Seattle average, we price against your actual bathroom and lock the number before demo. Send the form for a free written estimate.
Can you build a curbless or zero-threshold walk-in shower?
Yes, and it is one of the most requested conversions we do in Seattle. A curbless entry is very doable with the right sloped pan, linear drain, and waterproofing. We will tell you what your floor and drain allow.
Will removing the tub hurt my resale value?
It can if it leaves the home with no bathtub at all, since some buyers and families want at least one. If this is your only tub, we will flag that so you can decide. If you have another tub, converting rarely hurts and a great walk-in shower often helps.
How do you keep the new shower from leaking?
We build the shower as a waterproof system, a sloped pan and a sealed membrane behind the tile, in the exact spot the old tub used to protect. Leaks come from shortcuts behind the wall, so that is where we do not take them.
How long does a conversion take?
A standard conversion is quicker than a full bathroom remodel, and moving the drain or adding a permit lengthens it. We put a schedule in writing before we start.
Ready when you are
Get a free Seattle 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.