Can any bathtub be converted to a walk-in shower?

Almost always. The tub’s footprint is usually large enough for a comfortable shower; we confirm drain location, wall framing and the slab during the in-home measure.

Can the shower be completely curbless?

Often. Most Valley homes sit on a concrete slab, so a curbless entry means recessing the shower floor or using a low-profile pan. Where that is not practical, a low curb keeps the step to an inch or two.

Do you install grab bars and a shower seat?

Yes. We add blocking in the walls during construction so grab bars can be placed exactly where you need them, and build in a bench or fold-down seat.

Do I need a permit to convert a tub to a shower?

Moving a drain or shower valve is plumbing work that typically requires a permit. We pull it and schedule the inspections.

Do you offer one-day acrylic conversions?

No. We build tiled, waterproofed showers so the result lasts like the rest of your home.

Can you convert the tub without remodeling the rest of the bathroom?

We can, as long as it is built properly: tub out, drain reworked, waterproofed pan and tiled walls. In practice most homeowners pair it with the vanity, tile and lighting so the room reads as one design, and that is the work we do best.

Walk-in shower conversions · Phoenix metro

Walk-In Shower Conversions in Phoenix

Replace a tub you never use with a shower you can walk into.

Curbless or low-curb entries, grab bars and a built-in bench.

Built as part of a bathroom remodel, tiled and waterproofed properly.

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A walk-in shower with white tile, a recessed niche and brass fixtures

Why convert

Safer now, easier later.

A tub-to-shower conversion is one of the most practical upgrades in an Arizona bathroom remodel.

No step-over
A curbless or low-curb entry removes the tub wall you step over every day.
Built-in safety
Grab bars, a bench, a handheld shower and slip-resistant tile, planned from the start.
More room
A shower in the tub’s footprint usually feels larger and brighter, with glass instead of a curtain.
Built to last
A tiled, waterproofed shower — not a liner over the old tub.

What a conversion includes

More than taking out the tub.

A walk-in shower conversion replaces your bathtub with a properly built shower: the tub comes out, the plumbing and drain are reworked, the floor and walls are waterproofed, and the shower is tiled and finished with glass.

We design the entry, bench, niches and grab-bar blocking together, so the finished shower is safe without looking clinical. Where the slab allows, we build a curbless entry; otherwise a low-profile curb keeps the step to a minimum.

Tub removal and drain and valve relocation
Waterproofed shower pan and walls
Curbless or low-curb entry
Built-in bench, niches and grab bars
Handheld shower and slip-resistant tile
Frameless or semi-frameless glass

A white subway-tile walk-in shower with a handheld shower and a grab bar

Who walk-in shower conversions are for

Most of the walk-in showers we build are part of a bathroom remodel, for homeowners who want to stay in the home they love for years to come: retirees in Scottsdale, Sun City and across the Valley, families planning for an aging parent, and anyone tired of stepping over a tub they never use. Done well, a walk-in shower is also simply a better shower — larger, brighter and easier to clean.

Built properly, not lined

Quick “bath-fitter” style products slide an acrylic liner over the old tub or wall. We take a different approach: we remove the tub, rebuild the shower floor with a sloped, waterproofed pan, and tile it like any shower in a full remodel. It takes longer than a one-day swap, and it lasts like the rest of your house.

Permits, planning and price

Moving a drain or valve is plumbing work, and we handle the permits it requires. We build walk-in showers as part of a bathroom remodel — most guest baths run $12,000 to $18,000 and most primary baths $16,000 to $25,000 — because the shower, tile, vanity and lighting look right when they are designed together. A conversion on its own is possible when it is built the same way; either way it starts with an in-home measure and a written price. See bathroom remodeling, our master bathroom remodels and the bathroom remodel cost guide. We build walk-in showers across the Phoenix metro — Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and beyond. See the areas we serve, or visit our design showroom in Tempe.

Walk-in showers

Showers we have built.

Shower and bath clients

From homeowners who made the switch.

Our experience with Republic West was terrific from the moment we called them. They are very professional, courteous and budget conscious. Arthur’s designs exceeded our expectation, Kathy was invaluable in helping us pick our tile and fixtures and the teams that worked in our house were wonderful. We could not recommend them enough. Thank you!

Wendy C

Republic West client

Just a brief note to thank your organization for a very professional job, from the sales presentation to the superb installation, with outstanding project coordination. Selecting a company from the yellow pages is always a leap of faith, but you did exactly what you said you would do and when – a very rare occurrence today.

HS

Phoenix

Your installers were always pleasant to have working in our home and had enthusiasm for each day’s challenges. They took the time to get each day’s work accomplished, often working later than I would have expected, and kept to the schedule that had been promised. One couldn’t ask for more than that.

KV

Phoenix

Walk-in shower questions.

The fastest answer is a conversation. Call (480) 478-8700, or request a free quote and we will call you.

Almost always. The tub’s footprint is usually large enough for a comfortable shower; we confirm drain location, wall framing and the slab during the in-home measure.

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Your next step

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A free, no-obligation design consultation, at your home or our Tempe showroom.

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