A same-size tub swap is usually a one or two day job. A tub-to-shower conversion takes longer because the drain often needs to move and the valve height changes. We coordinate with your tile installer or contractor.
Signs you need bathtub & shower installation
- A cracked, stained or chipped tub
- Wanting a walk-in shower instead of a tub
- Mobility needs that make stepping over a tub hard
- A shower valve that is outdated or failing
- Water damage around the tub surround
How we handle it
- Plan the layoutTub size, valve height, drain location and any blocking needed in the wall.
- Remove and prepareOld tub out, drain and supply lines checked, subfloor inspected.
- Set the new fixtureTub or shower base set level and supported, drain connected, new pressure-balancing valve installed.
- Test before tileValve and drain tested before walls are closed and finishes go on.
What bathtub & shower installation usually costs around Greenville
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Tub replacement, same size, plumbing | $1,190 to $2,650 |
| Tub-to-shower conversion plumbing | $1,490 to $3,290 |
| New shower valve with the project | $385 to $795 |
Ranges reflect common jobs in Greenville and nearby towns. Access, materials and the hour of the call change the final number, and you get an exact price before work starts. Compare prices across all services.
What you can do before we arrive
Measure the old tub and the alcove before shopping, and note whether the drain is on the left or right end. Take a photo of the access panel or the wall behind the faucet if there is one; it tells us a lot about the existing valve.
What we see in Upstate homes
Many Greenville homes from the 1960s and 1970s still have their original steel or cast iron tub, and crawl space access makes moving a drain for a shower conversion much simpler than in a slab home. In slab homes, a conversion that moves the drain means cutting concrete, which we price before the plan is final.
Keeping it from coming back
Keep caulk joints around the tub sealed, run the bathroom fan after showers, and fix a dripping valve early. Water that gets behind a surround is what ruins a tub installation over time.
Questions about bathtub & shower installation
Can a tub be converted to a walk-in shower?
Yes. It usually means moving the drain to the new base location and raising the valve. In crawl space homes this is straightforward; on a slab it means cutting concrete.
Do you install the tile too?
No. We handle the plumbing and coordinate with your tile installer or contractor.
What kind of shower valve should I get?
A pressure-balancing or thermostatic valve keeps the temperature steady when someone flushes or runs water elsewhere.
Areas we cover for bathtub & shower installation
Plumbcraft sends bathtub & shower installation crews from Greenville and Belton across the Upstate.