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Tub to Shower Conversion · Alexandria, LA · Updated September 2026

Tub to Shower Conversion in Alexandria, LA

A tub to shower conversion in Alexandria, LA typically runs about $14,000 to $25,000 installed, with a standard acrylic walk in shower on a straight swap landing near $15,000 to $19,000. Tubbs by Grubbs converts your unused tub into a low step, easy clean shower with our own installers, often in as little as one day, backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty.

Typical Range
$14,000 to $25,000
tub to shower conversion, installed
Most Common
Acrylic walk in shower
Install Time
1 to 2 days
Best For
Easy access
Warranty
Lifetime
Serving Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas
Licensed and insured
Own crews, no subcontractors
Free estimates
Financing available
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Every tub to shower conversion project in Alexandria, LA comes down to scope, materials, and existing conditions. The ranges below show what homeowners in the area typically pay, the factors that move the number, and exactly how we run the work from start to finish.

What Alexandria homes mean for your tub to shower conversion project

Alexandria is the parish seat of Rapides Parish and sits roughly 86 miles from our West Monroe office by straight line distance, the closer of our two offices to this market. The Alexandria Garden District, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001, is the city's local historic district and holds homes built mostly between 1905 and 1950, well ahead of the citywide median year built of 1970. Older single bath layouts are common in that stretch of housing, and owner occupancy here runs 52 percent, a few points above Monroe. West Monroe is the closer of our two offices to Alexandria, so plan on that drive time when you book a free in home estimate.

The typical Alexandria home dates to around 1970 per Census data, roughly 56 years of Louisiana weather and daily use. The market covers about 20,805 homes, and the median value sits near $182,800. Most of Alexandria went up in the postwar decades. The structure on these homes is usually sound, but venting, flashing, and insulation details are dated enough to be worth revisiting while the tub to shower conversion work is already open and the access is already paid for. A large share of occupied homes here are rented, so scheduling and approvals often run through an owner or a property manager rather than the person who answers the door. We are used to that, and we keep both parties on the same email so nothing stalls. Values in Alexandria sit toward the lower end of the markets we serve, so the question is usually which option returns the most service life per dollar, and we will show you the point where spending more stops paying for itself. By housing count Alexandria is one of the larger markets we cover, with enough variation street to street that two homes a mile apart can need genuinely different work, which is why we measure rather than quote from a map. That local mix shapes how we scope and schedule tub to shower conversion work here. Figures are U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.

Alexandria, LA tub to shower conversion cost by option

These are typical installed ranges in Alexandria, LA. Your exact price depends on the shower size, wall system, and door, and comes from a free in home estimate.

Conversion optionTypical installed range
Acrylic walk in shower, standard$14,000 to $19,000
Low threshold barrier free shower$17,000 to $24,000
Shower with glass door and shelving$18,000 to $25,000
Shower with seat and grab bars$16,000 to $22,000

Figures are typical ranges and vary by project. Your free estimate is exact.

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How Tubbs by Grubbs does the work

We are a local bath remodeler and we stand behind every job. You are not handed off to a subcontractor. Every job follows the same disciplined process:

Why homeowners convert a tub to a shower

If the tub in your Alexandria, LA home only ever collects dust, converting it to a walk in shower reclaims the space and makes the bathroom far easier and safer to use. A low step or barrier free threshold, a built in seat, and grab bars turn a daily hazard into a simple routine, and a modern acrylic surround wipes clean in seconds with no grout to scrub. Tubbs by Grubbs handles the whole conversion with our own installers, usually in one to two days, and backs it with a lifetime workmanship warranty.

Areas we serve around Alexandria

Tubbs by Grubbs works across the Alexandria area, including:

Pineville Ball Tioga Boyce Woodworth Lecompte Pollock Dry Prong Marksville Colfax Elmer Center Point Libuse Bentley Natchitoches Campti

Frequently asked questions

How long does a tub to shower conversion take?

Most conversions are completed in one to two days when the new shower keeps the old tub footprint. Tubbs by Grubbs removes the tub, installs the new shower system and walls, and cleans up fully.

Can you make the shower barrier free or wheelchair accessible?

Yes. We can install a low or zero threshold shower with a bench seat, grab bars, and a handheld sprayer so it works for wheelchair access and aging in place. Tubbs by Grubbs designs it around how you use the bathroom.

Is an acrylic shower better than tile?

For most homeowners, yes. Acrylic and solid surround walls have no grout lines, so they resist mold and mildew and wipe clean in seconds, while tile needs regular sealing and scrubbing. Tubbs by Grubbs installs durable low maintenance surrounds built to last.

Will I lose storage or space converting my tub?

No. Most conversions add built in niches, corner shelves, and a seat, so you usually gain usable storage and a more open feel than the old tub gave you. Tubbs by Grubbs plans the layout during your free design visit.

Is Tubbs by Grubbs licensed and insured for shower work?

Yes. Tubbs by Grubbs is a local, fully licensed and insured bath remodeler. Every conversion is installed by our own trained team and backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty on the products we install.

Do you offer financing for a tub to shower conversion?

Yes. Tubbs by Grubbs offers financing so you can convert your tub now and pay over time. Ask about current plans during your free estimate.

Can you keep one tub in the house for resale?

Many homeowners convert a rarely used guest or primary tub while keeping one tub elsewhere for resale appeal. Tubbs by Grubbs helps you decide which bathroom makes the most sense to convert.

What kind of door comes with the new shower?

You can choose a simple curtain, a framed glass door, or a frameless glass panel. Barrier free showers often use a curtain or a wide opening for easy access. Tubbs by Grubbs shows you the options and prices during your visit.

How do I get a free conversion estimate from Tubbs by Grubbs?

Reach out to Tubbs by Grubbs and we schedule a free in home visit in Alexandria, LA, measure the space, review shower and wall options, and hand you a clear written price with no obligation.

How old are homes in Alexandria?

The median Alexandria home was built around 1970 per Census American Community Survey data, so a large share of the housing stock is 56 or more years old. That is the age where kitchens, baths, and major systems come due for a real update, and it is the work Tubbs by Grubbs plans and coordinates every week.

What are homes in Alexandria like to remodel?

Alexandria is the parish seat of Rapides Parish and sits roughly 86 miles from our West Monroe office by straight line distance, the closer of our two offices to this market. Tubbs by Grubbs plans around those specifics from the first visit.

Get a free tub to shower conversion estimate in Alexandria, LA

Local, licensed and insured, and proud to do the work ourselves. Tell us about your project and we will give you a clear written estimate at no cost.

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