Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Cary, NC
One fixture, replaced right. A simple, effective way to refresh your bathroom without a full remodel.
NC License #100043 · Fully Insured · Building in the Triangle Since 2021
NC License #100043 · Fully Insured · Building in the Triangle Since 2021
A tub-to-shower conversion replaces a single fixture. It’s a focused project, offering a practical way to update your bathroom without remodeling the entire space. We handle tub-to-shower conversions as part of our broader bathroom remodeling services in Cary, coordinating every phase from framing and plumbing to tile installation and finishing.
This project fits a specific situation: a tub that’s gone unused for years, or a household primarily uses a shower. It’s also a good fit for a guest bathroom that doesn’t need a full redesign, or for aging-in-place planning, where a curbless or low-threshold shower replaces a tub that’s become difficult to step into safely.
For a primary suite where more than the tub needs to change, a full Custom Bathroom Design is usually the better starting point.
The tub gets removed, the space is then properly framed, and the plumbing is adjusted for the new drain and valve locations. The shower area is then thoroughly waterproofed before any tile or wall surround is installed. That sequence, especially the waterproofing, is what makes a conversion hold up for years. Permitting gets handled where required, since plumbing changes typically need inspection.
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Tub removal and disposal
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Framing for a curb or curbless entry depending on the space and the drain location
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Plumbing adjustments for the new valve and drain position
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Waterproofing membrane behind tile or a solid-surface shower system
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Glass enclosure or shower curtain rod, depending on preference
Planning a bigger primary suite upgrade? Our Master Bathroom Remodel and Luxury Bathroom Remodel pages cover that scope.
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Most conversions run a few days once work starts, depending on whether the plumbing needs to move and what the waterproofing and tile schedule looks like. An exact timeline comes after seeing the space.
In most cases, yes. Plumbing changes typically require a permit and inspection, and that gets handled as part of the project rather than left to the homeowner.
Often, yes, depending on the subfloor and drain location. It’s one of the more common requests for aging-in-place planning and gets evaluated during the initial walkthrough.
A conversion focuses on one fixture: replacing the tub with a shower. A full remodel addresses the layout, vanity, storage, and finishes as well. When more than the tub needs to change, a full remodel is typically the right approach.
Yes. Some homeowners start with a tub-to-shower conversion and later expand into a full remodel, and others fold it into a larger project from the start. Either approach works.
We are based in Cary, NC, and take on tub-to-shower conversions across the Triangle. If you’re outside these cities, get in touch. We travel for the right project.