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A tub-to-shower conversion should not take three days, two subcontractors, and a $25,000 invoice. Cascade ShowerWorks converts your alcove bathtub to a step-in walk-in shower in the same 60-inch footprint, in one day, for $9,200 to $14,400 all-in.

Old tub out at 8 AM. Cast-acrylic walls, a new shower base, a thermostatic valve, and a frameless 3/8-inch glass door installed before 6 PM. You shower in it the next morning. One Sam Mueller-certified W2 lead installer. One written quote. One lifetime warranty.

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  • Tub-to-Shower Conversion
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  • Curbless & ADA Showers
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What a Tub-to-Shower Conversion Means at Cascade ShowerWorks

A tub-to-shower conversion at Cascade ShowerWorks replaces an alcove bathtub with a step-in walk-in shower in the same 60-inch footprint. Same wall studs. Same supply lines. Usually the same drain location. The difference is what comes out and what goes in.

Old fiberglass tub-and-surround out. New cast-acrylic walls bonded into place. New low-threshold or zero-threshold base mortared in. New thermostatic valve. New frameless glass door. The footprint stays. The plumbing stays. The wet zone gets twice the daily-use upgrade for a third of the full bath remodel cost.

This is not a tub liner. This is not a tub-cover-up. This is a full demo and rebuild of the wet zone in eight to ten hours.

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Four Reasons Homeowners Convert

Homeowners book a tub-to-shower conversion for one of four reasons. The free in-home consult walks through which one is driving your decision.

The tub never gets used.

A 60-inch alcove tub steals 15 square feet of usable bathroom. If no one in the household has taken a bath in the last 12 months, the tub is dead floor space.

Stepping over the 16-inch tub wall is unsafe.

Falls in the bathroom are the #1 home injury for adults over 65 per the CDC. A step-in or curbless shower removes the highest-risk.

The original surround is failing.

Yellowed fiberglass, cracked coves, mildew through the caulk lines. A 1990s tub-shower combo that has not been replaced is past its useful life.

The home is being prepped for sale within 24 months.

Listing agents in Memorial, The Woodlands, and Sugar Land call out modern walk-in showers as a primary buyer draw. A converted master bath shows better in photos and inspection.

"Cascade ShowerWorks replaced our 1990s tub-shower combo with a tile-look walk-in in one day. The crew laid floor protection from the front door to the bathroom, hauled the old tub out, and we used the shower the next morning. Zero drama." (Verified Houston Google Review)

PRICING TRANSPARENCY

The Drain Question: Will Yours Need a Reroute?

The single most-asked question on a tub-to-shower consult is "do you have to move the drain?" The answer depends on your existing tub-drain location. Below is the same decision matrix our Sam Mueller-certified lead walks every homeowner through.

Existing Tub Drain Position
Shower Drain Strategy
Reroute Cost
Reason
Left end of tub
Keep left, install left-end shower drain
$0 (no reroute)
Drain stays put. New base is centered around existing rough-in.
Right end of tub
Keep right, install right-end shower drain
$0 (no reroute)
Same as above. Mirror configuration.
Center (rare in tract homes)
Keep center, install center shower drain
$0 (no reroute)
Cleanest install. Zero plumbing change.
Off-center or non-code
Reroute to closest code-compliant location
$1,200 to $2,400
Slab cut, P-trap re-set, drain re-tied to existing waste line.

Most homes built between 1970 and 2010 have a left-end or right-end tub drain. We design the new shower base around the existing drain to keep cost down and avoid cutting the slab. When a slab cut is needed, the line item is on your written quote before you sign. No surprises on install day.

"See real wall samples in your bathroom. Get a written quote the same day."
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What's Included in Every Cascade ShowerWorks Tub-to-Shower Conversion

Every Cascade ShowerWorks tub-to-shower conversion ships the same scope. Line items below are written into your free quote.

01

Demolition

Existing tub, walls, surround, and door removed. Drain inspected.

02

Substrate prep

Studs inspected, framing reinforced for shower base, plumbing rough-in adjusted, leak test on supply lines.

03

New shower base

Pioneer-series solid-surface base, mortared into level, drain reconnected, base sealed.

04

Cast-acrylic or CMSS walls

Three-panel system, dry-fit, bonded with manufacturer adhesive, edges trimmed, niche cut.

05

New thermostatic valve

Forever Box pressure-tested and calibrated to 1/4-inch-per-foot drainage slope.

06

Fixtures & Hardware

Rain head, hand shower on slide bar, grab bar, footrest, and bench as specified.

07

Glass Enclosure

Frameless 3/8-inch glass door or semi-frameless 5/16-inch slider. Leveled, hung, sealed.

08

Final clean and walkthrough

Pressure test. Walkthrough. Punch list captured in writing.

09

Lifetime Warranty

Lifetime warranty registered the same day with Samuel Mueller.

What's Not Included

(No Surprises)

  • Drywall repair beyond the wet-zone footprint
  • Painting outside the shower
  • Electrical work, lighting, or vent fan upgrades
  • Vanity, toilet, or flooring outside the shower base
  • Tile work outside the shower walls
Pioneer · Luxura · BelAir

Pioneer Series Walls, Base, and Hardware for Tub-to-Shower Conversion

Most Cascade ShowerWorks tub-to-shower conversions install the Pioneer series. Pioneer is built on SMC compression-molded solid surface, manufactured under 40,000 pounds of hydraulic press pressure, and finished in subway, herringbone, hexagon, or large-format tile patterns.

Series I · Entry
Pioneer
Houston Installed
$9,200 — $14,400
Wall Material
SMC compression-molded solid surface
Finish Look
Subway, herringbone, hexagon, large-format tile
Best For
Standard tub-to-shower conversion in 60x32 footprint
Series II · Mid
Luxura
Houston Installed
$14,400 — $21,900
Wall Material
Cast acrylic + CMSS
Finish Look
Marble, limestone, river stone, classic stone
Best For
Master bath conversion with stone-look upgrade
Series III · Premium
BelAir
Houston Installed
$11,800 — $17,600
Wall Material
Cast acrylic, reversible bookmatched
Finish Look
Sedimentary, fossil, life tree, Roman walnut, white subway
Best For
Premium master conversion with bookmatched stone-look panels

A 60x32 Pioneer tub-to-shower conversion runs $9,200 to $14,400 all-in. Luxura and BelAir series are available when the master bath wants a stone-look upgrade or designer finish.

The Spec Comparison

Why Cascade ShowerWorks Walls Outlast Bath Fitter, Re-Bath, and Jacuzzi

Cascade ShowerWorks walls are roughly 2x the thickness of every acrylic shower system above. The four franchise brands will not publish wall thickness. We will. Thickness is the single best predictor of how a shower wall ages in any humid climate.

Spec Cascade ShowerWorks (Pioneer · Luxura · BelAir) Bath Fitter PermaFit Re-Bath DuraBath SSP Jacuzzi Tri-Tek
Wall material Cascade Cast acrylic + CMSS / SMC ✖ Acrylic over fiberglass backer ✖ Solid surface composite ✖ Acrylic with silver-ion topcoat
Wall thickness Cascade Up to 2x competing wall thickness ✖ Not published ✖ Not published ✖ Not published
Solid through (no exposed substrate) Cascade Yes (CMSS / SMC) ✖ No ✖ Mixed ✖ No
Manufacturing pressure Cascade 40,000 lbs hydraulic press ✖ Vacuum-formed ✖ Cast ✖ Vacuum-formed
Wall warranty (in writing) Cascade Lifetime ✖ Lifetime ✖ Limited lifetime ✖ Limited lifetime
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The One-Day Conversion Process: Hour by Hour

Cascade ShowerWorks installs every tub-to-shower conversion in one day. Crew arrives at 7:30 AM. Finishes by 5:30 PM. Most jobs run 8 to 10 hours total. The shower is ready to use 24 hours after completion (silicone cure time).

Time
Activity
7:30 AM

Crew arrival.

Floor protection from front door to bathroom. Dust containment set up.

8:00 AM

Demolition.

Old tub disconnected, walls demoed, tub removed through front door. Drain inspected.

10:00 AM

Substrate prep.

Studs inspected, framing reinforced for shower base footprint, plumbing rough-in adjusted, leak test on supply lines.

11:30 AM

Base set.

New low-threshold or zero-threshold base mortared into level, drain reconnected, base sealed.

1:00 PM

Walls installed.

Cast-acrylic or CMSS walls dry-fit, bonded with manufacturer adhesive, edges trimmed, niche cut.

3:00 PM

Valve, hardware, accessories.

Thermostatic valve, rain head, hand shower, grab bar, footrest installed.

4:30 PM

Door installation.

Frameless 3/8-inch glass enclosure leveled, hung, sealed.

5:30 PM

Walkthrough.

Final clean. Pressure test. Punch list captured in writing.

The shower is ready to use 24 hours after completion(silicone cure time).

Step 01

Free Consultation.

Designer arrives with Pioneer, Luxura, and BelAir samples. 60 to 90 minutes. Written quote.

Step 02

Template and Order.

Digital template once signed. Lead time is 3 to 5 weeks for catalog patterns.

Step 03

One-Day Install.

Two-person crew arrives at 7:30 AM, finishes by 5:30 PM.

Step 04

Final Warranty.

Registered with Samuel Mueller the same day.

The Four-Step Homeowner Journey

Cascade ShowerWorks handles the full project lifecycle from design to registration. Every step is managed by W2 staff, ensuring the same engineering crew that templates your shower performs your installation.

Conversion Cost Index 2026

Tub-to-Shower Conversion Cost in 2026

A Cascade ShowerWorks tub-to-shower conversion runs $9,200 to $14,400 (Pioneer series, 60x32 footprint, frameless 3/8-inch door, thermostatic valve, one accessory). The franchise companies charge $17,000 to $32,000 for the same scope. The price gap is franchise overhead, not material grade. Cascade ShowerWorks installs the same cast-acrylic technology, sometimes the exact same panel, for thousands less because we do not fund a corporate call center.

The Provider Price Comparison

Provider Price (Same 60x32 Scope)
Bath Fitter $18,000 – $25,000
Re-Bath $17,000 – $26,000
Jacuzzi Bath Remodel $20,800 – $29,000
Statewide $28,000 – $32,000
Cascade ShowerWorks Pioneer $9,200 – $14,400

Market Benchmark

Angi 2026 Cost Data

Avg. $2,958 ($1,479 – $7,888)

Those low numbers reflect handyman jobs with thin acrylic and no warranty. Cascade ShowerWorks prices reflect cast-acrylic walls 2x competing thickness, a thermostatic valve, a frameless glass door, and a lifetime warranty.

What Drives Price Up or Down

Series & Base

Series and Base Selection

Series selection (Pioneer entry vs Luxura mid vs BelAir premium) and Base size/style (zero-threshold curbless costs more than low-threshold step-in).

Doors & Hardware

Doors and Hardware Finish

Door style (frameless 3/8-inch vs semi-frameless 5/16-inch slider) and Hardware finish (matte black and champagne bronze cost more than chrome).

Plumbing & Accessories

Plumbing and Accessory Load

Drain reroute (off-center existing drain adds $1,200 to $2,400) and Accessory load (bench, niche, dual rain heads, fold-up padded seat).

"See real wall samples in your bathroom. Get a written quote the same day."

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Will Converting My Tub Hurt Resale Value?

The honest answer: it depends on how many bathrooms your house has.

House Configuration
Convert the Tub?
Why
1 full bathroom in the house
Keep at least one tub somewhere
Buyers with infants need a tub. A no-tub home shrinks the buyer pool.
2+ full bathrooms, one master + one guest
Convert master, keep guest tub
Best of both worlds. Master shows as luxury walk-in, guest serves the bathing-buyer.
3+ full bathrooms
Convert at will
Minimal resale risk. Most buyers want at least one walk-in master shower.
Master with separate tub AND shower
Convert tub at will
The shower is already there. The tub is dead floor space for most buyers.

Listing agents in Memorial, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands report walk-in master showers regularly out-photograph and out-show traditional tub-shower combos. The "no tub anywhere" home is the only configuration where conversion can hurt resale.

"We did a curbless shower for my mom. Cascade ShowerWorks installed grab bars where the certified physical therapist marked them, used a zero-threshold base, and finished in one day. The whole job was $11,800 and it changed how my mom uses her bathroom." (Verified Houston Homeowner)
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Lifetime Warranty Backed by Samuel Mueller

Most shower companies write a "lifetime warranty" that excludes installation defects, hard-water damage, color change, surface micro-cracking, valve leaks, base movement, and resale. Cascade's warranty is the opposite.

01

What's Covered
Walls. Lifetime. Manufactured by Samuel Mueller and registered to your address the day of install.
Base. Lifetime. Same registration.
Valve and trim hardware. Manufacturer-backed.
Installation workmanship. Cascade ShowerWorks' own labor warranty on the install. Not subcontracted out, not buried, not capped at 12 months.
02

Warranty

Warranty happens on a 30-second phone call when you sell. No paperwork. No fee. The new owner inherits the same coverage.

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Regional Coverage Map

Service Areas Across
Greater Houston

Cascade ShowerWorks installs tub-to-shower conversions across the 9-county Greater Houston metro: Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, and Galveston counties.

9-County Coverage Active Routing
01

Inner Loop

Houston, Bellaire, West University Place, The Heights, Montrose, Rice Military, EaDo, Museum District.

02

Memorial Villages and West-Central

Memorial, Memorial City, Bunker Hill Village, Hedwig Village, Hilshire Village, Hunters Creek Village, Piney Point Village, Spring Valley Village, Energy Corridor, Briargrove, Tanglewood, Galleria.

03

West, Northwest, North

Katy, Cinco Ranch, Cypress, Tomball, Jersey Village, Spring, Klein, Champions, Humble, Atascocita, Kingwood, The Woodlands.

04

East, Southeast, Bay Area

Baytown, Pasadena, Deer Park, La Porte, Webster, Clear Lake, League City, Friendswood, Galveston, Texas City, Dickinson.

05

Southwest / Fort Bend

Sugar Land, Missouri City, Stafford, Pearland, Richmond, Rosenberg, Fulshear.

06

Zip Code Support

If your zip code is not on the list, call (346) 678-4776. We confirm coverage and route additional zip codes weekly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Nine of the questions Houston homeowners ask us most often about tub-to-shower conversions. Pricing, timeline, drain logistics, permits, and resale value —all answered straight.

9 ·
Most-Asked Questions
Updated for 2026 Houston market

A Cascade ShowerWorks tub-to-shower conversion runs $9,200 to $14,400 all-in (Pioneer series, 60x32 footprint, cast-acrylic walls, thermostatic valve, frameless 3/8-inch glass door, one accessory). Luxura and BelAir series upgrades push the range higher. The franchise competitors (Bath Fitter, Re-Bath, Jacuzzi, Statewide) charge $17,000 to $32,000 for the same scope.

One day. Crew arrives at 7:30 AM and finishes by 5:30 PM. Most jobs run 8 to 10 hours total. The shower is ready to use 24 hours after completion (silicone cure time). The full project from signed quote to install takes 3 to 5 weeks for Pioneer catalog patterns.

Yes. Most homes have a 60-inch alcove tub footprint that converts directly to a 60x32 walk-in shower with no expansion. The wall studs stay. The supply lines stay. The drain usually stays. We design the new shower base around the existing drain to keep cost down and avoid cutting the slab.

Usually no. Most tubs have a left-end or right-end drain. We install the new shower base centered around the existing drain location. When the existing drain is off-center or non-code, a reroute through the slab adds $1,200 to $2,400 and appears as a line item on your written quote.

A like-for-like tub-to-shower conversion that keeps the existing footprint and drain location typically falls under standard repair scope and does not require a separate City of Houston Public Works permit. A reroute, expansion, or zero-threshold ADA conversion that moves plumbing or alters the footprint is permitted accordingly. Cascade ShowerWorks pulls and posts any required permits before the install date.

Only if you remove the last tub in the house. If you have two or more full bathrooms, converting the master tub to a walk-in shower typically helps resale. Listing agents in Memorial, Sugar Land, and The Woodlands report walk-in master showers out-photograph traditional tub-shower combos. Keep at least one tub elsewhere in the house if your home has only one full bath.

For most homeowners with a tub used less than once a month, yes. The conversion recovers 15 square feet of usable bathroom, removes the 16-inch step-over fall risk, and finishes in one day. At Cascade ShowerWorks Pioneer pricing ($9,200 to $14,400), the conversion costs less than half of a comparable franchise quote and carries a lifetime warranty that adds documented resale value.

Yes. Zero-threshold curbless bases, grab bars placed by certified physical therapist guidance, fold-up padded seats, and slide-bar hand showers. Curbless conversions typically use the Luxura series ($14,400 to $21,900) for the larger panel formats and accessible-base configurations.

Yes. Texas RMP / Master Plumber License #[Insert Texas TSBPE License Number]. Full general liability and workers' compensation coverage. Sam Mueller installer certifications on every lead installer. BBB profile in good standing.

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If your tub never gets used, the step-over is unsafe, or the original surround is cracking, the wet zone is past its useful life. Call the company that converts the tub before dinner.

Showers are the only thing we install. We are very good at it.

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