Replace an existing tub with a custom walk-in shower — demo and haul-away, alcove reframing, drain and plumbing coordination, waterproofing, tile and glass, handled by one owner-led crew based in Auburn, WA.
A tub-to-shower conversion replaces an existing tub alcove with a walk-in shower designed around the available space, drainage, waterproofing and tile layout. We remove the old tub, reframe the alcove, coordinate the drain and plumbing, build a sloped waterproof pan, and tile the surround — all with the same crew from start to finish.
Tub removal and alcove reframing
Low-threshold or curbless entries where the structure allows
Custom tile, niches, benches and glass enclosures
Licensed, bonded and insured in Washington
Accessibility & Aging-in-Place Options
If stepping over a tub wall is getting harder, we can build a low-curb or curbless entry, add a built-in bench, install grab-bar blocking in the framing, and widen the opening for easier access. These details are planned in before waterproofing goes up.
Walk-In Shower Design
We design the new shower around how you'll use it: frameless or semi-frameless glass, a niche at the right height, a bench that doesn't block the door, and tile laid out so the room feels larger and cleaner than the old tub ever did.
Shower Waterproofing After Tub Removal
Removing a tub exposes the drain and changes the wet-wall assembly. We rebuild the waterproofing from the studs out — bonded membrane on walls and pan, sealed corners, and a flood test where the design allows — before any tile is set.
Tile & Finish Options
Subway, stacked, vertical wood-look, large-format, mosaic accents and pebble pan floors. We help you choose a tile format that fits the space and the budget, then plan the layout so cuts and grout lines land where they should.
Tub to Shower Conversion Process
Site visit to measure and confirm drain location, written estimate with scope and options, demo and haul-away, framing and substrate repair, plumbing coordination, waterproofing, tile, grout, glass and final silicone. We do a walkthrough together before we call it complete.
How Long Does a Tub to Shower Conversion Take?
Most conversions run from a few days to about two weeks, depending on whether the drain moves, how much framing changes, material lead times and curing schedules. We give you a realistic timeline before work starts.
Areas We Serve
We install for homeowners in Auburn, Kent, Covington, Federal Way, Renton and Bellevue, plus Maple Valley, Tukwila, Newcastle, Issaquah, Seattle and the surrounding South King County and Eastside communities.
Related walk-in shower & bathroom projects
Walk-in showers, tile and bathroom work we've completed — our own photos, not stock images.
Walk-In Shower Remodel
A custom walk-in shower built from the studs out — waterproofed sloped pan, tiled niche and a layout planned before the first cut.
Bathroom Remodel
Issaquah, WA
A completed bathroom remodeling project in Issaquah, WA including the tiled shower, shown as it was left at the end of the project.
Large-Format Tile Shower
Large-format wall tile over a fully waterproofed substrate, with a hexagon mosaic shower floor sloped to the drain.
Tiled Shower Bench
A built-in bench tiled as part of the shower assembly, with blocking and waterproofing detailed before tile went up.
Full tub removal, alcove reframing, continuous waterproofing and a tiled walk-in shower built by one owner-led crew. Free estimates in Auburn, South King County and the Eastside.
