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Bathrooms · Calgary

Tub-to-Shower Conversion

CA$11,900CA$13,804

Benchmark range for your current selection · confirmed with a free site visit

Size

Finish tier

Tile style (preview in the rendering)

You'll have an itemized estimate within 24 hours. Nothing is charged, and you can attach photos of your space to sharpen it.

  • ✓ Itemized estimate within 24 hours of submitting
  • ✓ No payment now — ordering starts your quote, not an invoice
  • ✓ BuildRenovate is your general contractor; our subcontractors work under us
  • ✓ Typical timeline: 1–2 weeks
  • ✓ A plumbing permit applies when the valve or drain changes; included in the spec.

About this project

Remove the existing tub and build a tiled walk-in shower in its place: new pan or curbless base, waterproofing, tile surround, glass, and updated valve. Flooring and vanity stay unless you add them as options.

Where the money goes

Calgary benchmark ranges — your signed spec shows your exact numbers on these same lines.

Line itemCalgary range
Tub removal & disposal$600–$1,000
Waterproofing & pan$1,200–$3,000
Tile supply & install$2,000–$5,500
Glass$900–$3,200
Plumbing valve & fixtures$1,200–$3,500
Patch, paint & finishing$600–$1,200

Questions homeowners ask

What does a tub-to-shower conversion cost in Calgary?

In Calgary, a quality tub-to-shower conversion runs $10,000–$18,000 in 2026 depending on tile and glass. Our Essential package starts at $11,900 including waterproofing, tile, glass and plumbing.

Will it hurt resale to remove a tub?

Keep at least one tub in the home for resale. If this is your only tub, we'll flag it in the spec review before you order.

Want the full cost breakdown? Read the Bathrooms cost guide for Calgary.

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