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Tub to Shower Conversion · Monroe, LA · Updated August 2026

Tub to Shower Conversion in Monroe, LA

A tub to shower conversion in Monroe, 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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What should tub to shower conversion cost in Monroe, LA? That depends on how far you take the scope, the materials you select, and what condition things are in now. This page lays out typical local pricing, the cost drivers that matter, and the way we manage the job end to end.

What Monroe homes mean for your tub to shower conversion project

Monroe sits on the east bank of the Ouachita River and is the seat of Ouachita Parish, with West Monroe directly across the water where our Cypress Street showroom is based. The housing stock leans older here, with a median year built of 1971, so we see a steady run of hall baths from the 1950s through the 1970s with original cast iron tubs and tile surrounds that homeowners are ready to retire. The Garden District and the neighborhoods around the University of Louisiana Monroe hold many of these older homes, and aging in place conversions are a common request from longtime owners who want to stay in them.

Census figures put the median Monroe home at about 55 years old, built around 1971. The market covers about 21,317 homes, and the median value sits near $174,800. 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.

Monroe, LA tub to shower conversion cost by option

These are typical installed ranges in Monroe, 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.

What affects your conversion price

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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 Monroe, 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 Monroe

Tubbs by Grubbs works across the Monroe area, including:

Sterlington Swartz Mangham Start Fairbanks Ruston Bastrop Grambling Oak Grove Mer Rouge

Frequently asked questions

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 Monroe, LA, measure the space, review shower and wall options, and hand you a clear written price with no obligation.

How much does a tub to shower conversion cost in Monroe, LA?

A tub to shower conversion in Monroe, LA usually runs about $14,000 to $25,000 installed. A standard acrylic walk in shower on a straight swap lands near $15,000 to $19,000, and barrier free or glass door options cost more. Tubbs by Grubbs gives you a free in home estimate with an exact price.

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.

How old are homes in Monroe?

The median Monroe home was built around 1971 per Census American Community Survey data, so a large share of the housing stock is 55 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 Monroe like to remodel?

Monroe sits on the east bank of the Ouachita River and is the seat of Ouachita Parish, with West Monroe directly across the water where our Cypress Street showroom is based. Tubbs by Grubbs plans around those specifics from the first visit.

Get a free tub to shower conversion estimate in Monroe, 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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