01Custom Walk-In Showers
Open entry, no door, curbless design for a clean modern feel. Works beautifully in most standard tub alcoves.
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Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Orange County
Turn your rarely used bathtub into a custom walk-in shower built exactly to your space. Pro Bathroom Remodeling handles the full conversion including plumbing, waterproofing, tile, and frameless glass across all of Orange County.
Is It Time?
Do You Wish That Was the Last Time You Used That Bathtub?
Most Orange County homeowners with a dedicated bathtub in their main bathroom have not used it in months. Maybe years. It takes up 30 to 40 square feet of your bathroom, collects soap scum, and contributes nothing to your daily routine.
A tub-to-shower conversion puts that space to work. You get a custom walk-in shower built to your exact footprint with the tile, glass, and fixtures you actually want. The result typically feels more spacious than the bathtub it replaced.
We handle the full conversion from draining existing plumbing and re-routing the shower drain, to custom tile work, frameless glass installation, and the permit the job requires. Everything in-house. No subcontractors.
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The Process
What Exactly Does a Tub-to-Shower Conversion Involve?
A tub-to-shower conversion is not a simple fixture swap. The bathtub drain sits at one location and height. The shower drain needs to be in a different position and connected differently. The existing tub alcove framing may need modification. The floor waterproofing system for a shower is fundamentally different from a tub surround.
This is why the job requires a licensed contractor, not a handyman. Our team handles the full scope: plumbing rerouting, certified waterproofing with Wedi board or RedGard membrane, tile installation, shower base or custom mud bed, glass enclosure, and fixture installation.
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02Frameless Glass Enclosures
Crystal clear tempered glass with minimal hardware. The most popular upgrade in Orange County bathroom conversions right now.
03Low-Threshold / Curbless Showers
Zero threshold or very low barrier entry. Excellent for accessibility and a sleek modern aesthetic.
04Tile Shower Surrounds
Custom tile selection from subway to large format, any pattern, any color. We handle the full tile design and installation.
05Built-In Niches & Benches
Recessed storage niches and integrated seating built into the shower structure. No wire shelving, no afterthoughts.
06Plumbing & Fixture Upgrades
Rainfall showerheads, body spray systems, hand showers, and thermostatic controls installed as part of the conversion.
Resale Consideration
Will Removing Your Bathtub Hurt Your Orange County Home's Resale Value?
This is the most common concern we hear, and it deserves a straight answer. Removing the only bathtub in a home with one bathroom can affect resale appeal for buyers with young children. If your home has only one bathroom, we generally recommend keeping a bathtub option.
However, if your home has two or more bathrooms, converting the secondary bathroom's rarely used tub into a custom shower is consistently viewed positively by Orange County buyers. A well-executed walk-in shower adds more appeal than an outdated fiberglass tub.
We will give you an honest, specific recommendation for your home based on your bathroom count, your neighborhood, and the current Orange County real estate market. We have seen both outcomes. We tell you the truth.
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Step by Step
How Our Orange County Tub-to-Shower Conversion Process Works
01
Consultation & Measurement
We visit your home, measure the tub alcove, assess the plumbing, and discuss your vision for the new shower.
02
Design & Material Selection
You choose your tile, glass style, fixtures, and niche options. We provide a visual plan so you see it before we build it.
03
Removal of Existing Bathtub
Old tub removed carefully. Wall and floor condition assessed. Any mold or water damage documented and addressed.
04
Plumbing & Base Installation
Drain relocated. New shower base or custom mud bed formed. Supply lines repositioned for new shower valve location.
05
Tile, Glass & Finishing
Certified waterproofing applied. Tile installed. Frameless glass enclosure fitted. Fixtures and trim installed.
06
Final Inspection & Cleanup
City permit inspection completed. Full cleanup. Final walkthrough with you. Warranty documentation handed over.
Our Work
Tub-to-Shower Projects Across Orange County
Service Area
Tub-to-Shower Conversion Services Across All of Orange County
30+Cities Covered
1,200+Projects Done
15+Years Serving OC
Our Locations
We Serve Every Orange County City
From Anaheim to San Clemente, from Fullerton to Laguna Beach. If it's in Orange County, we come to you.
Anaheim
Irvine
Newport Beach
Huntington Beach
Santa Ana
Costa Mesa
Fullerton
Mission Viejo
Lake Forest
Laguna Beach
Laguna Niguel
Dana Point
San Clemente
Yorba Linda
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Ready to Trade That Unused Tub for a Custom Walk-In Shower?
We handle everything from design to city permit to final tile grout. Free estimate, honest pricing, and all of Orange County served.
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Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Tub-to-Shower Conversions in Orange County
A tub-to-shower conversion in Orange County typically costs between $3,500 and $12,000 depending on shower size, tile selection, glass type, and plumbing changes required. Basic prefab surround conversions start around $3,500. Custom tile walk-in showers with frameless glass typically run $7,000 to $12,000+.
Most tub-to-shower conversions take 5 to 10 business days from demolition to final walkthrough. Simple surround-style conversions can finish in 3 to 5 days. Custom tile showers with frameless glass and plumbing changes typically take 7 to 10 days.
Yes, in most Orange County cities, a tub-to-shower conversion requires plumbing and potentially building permits because the drain location, supply lines, and framing are all affected. We pull every required permit before we start and handle the final city inspection.
Yes. The bathtub footprint, typically 30x60 inches in a 5-foot alcove, can be converted into a walk-in shower with a custom base or tile floor. The result is often a larger-feeling shower than the original tub space suggested.
Usually yes. Bathtub drains and shower drains sit at different locations and heights. Moving the drain requires cutting into the subfloor and repositioning the drain line. Our in-house plumbers handle this as part of every tub-to-shower conversion at no separate charge.
This is common in OC homes, especially ones built before 1990. We stop, document the damage, show you exactly what we found, and give you a clear remediation plan and updated cost before proceeding. We never hide damage or just tile over it.
