Bath to Shower Conversion · South Carolina
Bath to Shower Conversion Cost in South Carolina
Most tub-to-shower conversions in South Carolina fall between $6,375–$7,677 and $19,124–$23,031, depending on whether the drain moves and how much tile the new shower carries. Bathroom work runs $159–$754 per square foot generally, and a conversion concentrates that cost into the wet area.
Bath to Shower Conversion Cost by Scope
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| Scope | Typical Cost | Size | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight swap, same footprint | $6,375–$7,677 | 40 sq ft | Tub out, shower pan and surround in, same drain location, framed enclosure. |
| Tiled walk-in shower | $19,124–$23,031 | 60 sq ft | Custom tile, proper waterproofing, niche and bench, upgraded valve and glass. |
| Accessible roll-in shower | $37,565–$45,239 | 60 sq ft | Curbless entry with a sloped floor, wider opening, grab bars and a hand shower on a slide bar. |
What Moves the Price
- Whether the drain moves. A tub drain and a shower drain are rarely in the same place, and moving it means opening the floor.
- Curbless or curbed entry. A roll-in shower needs the floor structure lowered or built up to create slope, which is framing work.
- Tile versus a solid-surface pan and walls. Solid surface is faster and cheaper; tile is more customisable.
- Glass: a framed door, a frameless panel, or no door at all on a walk-in design.
- Grab bars and blocking, which have to be fixed to framing — worth adding while walls are open, even if not needed yet.
- Widening the opening, if the existing alcove is narrower than the new shower.
Accessibility details worth doing now
If the reason for the conversion is aging in place, a few details matter more than the tile: a curbless or low-threshold entry, blocking in the walls for grab bars at the entry and the seat, a hand shower on a slide bar, a bench or folding seat, and slip-resistant floor tile. Blocking in particular costs almost nothing while the wall is open and is expensive to retrofit later.
Does removing the only tub hurt resale?
It can, in a family-market house with a single bathroom — some buyers want a tub for small children. Where there is a second bathroom with a tub, or the household is planning to stay, a walk-in shower is usually the better daily choice. We would rather raise that before demolition than after.
Bath to Shower Conversion Questions
How much does a tub to shower conversion cost in South Carolina?
Generally $6,375–$7,677 to $19,124–$23,031. A straight swap keeping the drain in place is at the low end; a custom tiled walk-in with new glass is at the high end; a fully accessible roll-in shower runs higher still.
Do I need a permit to convert a tub to a shower?
Usually yes, because the plumbing is altered. It is permitted and inspected work, and we handle that as part of the job.
How long does the conversion take?
One to two weeks for a straightforward swap. A tiled walk-in takes longer, because waterproofing, tile setting and cure time each need their own days before glass can be measured.
Can any bathroom take a curbless shower?
Not every one. A curbless entry needs the floor structure to allow slope to the drain, which is easier over a crawlspace than over a slab. We check the framing and drain position before promising a flush entry.
Is a walk-in shower safer than a tub?
For most people with mobility concerns, yes — stepping over a tub wall is where falls happen. The safety comes from the entry height, grab bars, a seat and slip-resistant flooring together, not from the shower alone.
Permits & codes: Greenville County Building Safety · SC Building Codes Council
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