Short answer: In Palm Beach County, a guest bathroom remodel built around a tub-to-shower conversion typically costs $19,500 to $39,500 in 2026, with 2 to 4 weeks of construction after permits. The final number depends mostly on shower size, glass, tile and whether the drain has to move.
| Choice | Why it adds cost |
|---|---|
| Curbless entry | The floor must be recessed or built up for drainage |
| Larger footprint than the old tub | Reframing walls or borrowing space from a closet |
| Full-height frameless glass | Thicker glass and custom fabrication |
| Small mosaics or patterned tile | More cutting and setting labor |
| Bench, multiple niches, dual heads | More framing, waterproofing and valves |
| Hidden damage | Rotted subfloor or failing cast iron drains in older homes |
If there’s another tub in the house, converting a guest or primary bath tub to a walk-in shower is usually a good move for daily use and aging in place. If it’s the only tub and you have young children, or you plan to sell to young families, consider keeping one.
Moving the drain and installing a valve is plumbing work, so a permit is required even under Florida’s new HB 803 law. See HB 803 explained.
For the full process, read our tub-to-shower conversion guide, see walk-in shower ideas, or try the cost calculator.
A guest bath remodel built around a tub-to-shower conversion typically runs $19,500 to $39,500 in 2026.
Usually 2 to 4 weeks of construction after permits are issued.
Usually not if another tub remains in the home. If it is your only tub, consider your buyers before removing it.
Written by the North2South Renovations team, led by Colby Matheny, Florida Certified Building Contractor CBC1269429, based in Delray Beach. Questions about your project? Call (561) 664-3256 or request a free estimate.