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Tub to Shower Conversion · West Monroe, LA · Updated September 2026

Tub to Shower Conversion in West Monroe, LA

A tub to shower conversion in West 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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Pricing tub to shower conversion work in West Monroe, LA starts with three things: the scope you want, the materials you pick, and the shape of what is there today. Here is what local homeowners typically pay, what pushes a price up or down, and how the job runs from the first visit to the final walkthrough.

Homes in West Monroe, and what that means for the work

West Monroe sits in Ouachita Parish, across the Ouachita River from Monroe, the parish seat, and it is home to our own Cypress Street showroom, so it is the market we know best. The housing stock here leans similarly old, with a citywide median year built of 1976, and Antique Alley along Trenton Street anchors the walkable downtown with more than 40 shops in restored early era brick storefronts. A good number of the homes near that district and along the river still carry their original single bath layout from that period, exactly the kind of hall bath we replace with a walk in tub or shower in about a day. Being based right here means a short drive for your free in home estimate and for any warranty visit after the install.

The typical West Monroe home dates to around 1976 per Census data, roughly 50 years of Louisiana weather and daily use. There are roughly 6,240 housing units here with a median value near $174,400. Most of West Monroe 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 West Monroe 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. 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.

West Monroe, LA tub to shower conversion cost by option

These are typical installed ranges in West 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.

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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 West 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 West Monroe

Tubbs by Grubbs works across the West Monroe area, including:

Sterlington Swartz Downsville Choudrant Eros Chatham Calhoun

Frequently asked questions

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 West 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 West Monroe, LA?

A tub to shower conversion in West 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.

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.

How old are homes in West Monroe?

The median West Monroe home was built around 1976 per Census American Community Survey data, so a large share of the housing stock is 50 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 West Monroe like to remodel?

West Monroe sits in Ouachita Parish, across the Ouachita River from Monroe, the parish seat, and it is home to our own Cypress Street showroom, so it is the market we know best. Tubbs by Grubbs plans around those specifics from the first visit.

Get a free tub to shower conversion estimate in West 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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