Updated 2026-07-02 · by Equipo Técnico
Bath-to-shower conversion: cost and process
Converting a bath into a walk-in shower is quoted individually including VAT and is completed in 1 to 3 working days. The average swap with a non-slip tray, screen and tiling repairs runs on request to on request If you also re-tile the whole wall or change the concealed valves, it rises to variable per projectIt is the best-value bathroom job: you gain accessibility, space and safety in very few days.
Swapping a bath for a shower is the star bathroom job because it solves two things at once: it improves accessibility for older or less mobile users and it makes the room feel larger. Since the other sanitaryware stays put, the work is fast, clean and far cheaper than a full renovation.
Bath-to-shower conversion price
Bath-to-shower conversion (VAT included)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Basic swap (tray + screen + tiling repairs) | on request |
| Standard swap with non-slip traymost common | variable per project |
| With full re-tiling of the shower wall | variable per project |
| Made-to-measure resin shower trayby size | variable per project |
| Tempered-glass screenfixed, sliding or hinged | variable per project |
| Concealed thermostatic valve | variable per project |
What the swap includes
- Removing the old bath and clearing the waste.
- Adapting the drain and water feeds to the new shower.
- Waterproofing the base before fitting the tray.
- Fitting the shower tray (resin, ceramic or flush).
- Tiling repairs to the worked area.
- Fitting the screen, taps and accessories.
The process, step by step
- Day 1: the bath is removed, affected tiles are chipped off and the drain is adapted.
- Day 1-2: the base is waterproofed and the levelled shower tray is fitted.
- Day 2-3: tiling is finished, joints are sealed and the screen and taps go in.
- Before use: curing and drying times for the sealant are respected.
Most swaps are done in 1-3 days, though the waterproofing and sealant drying times must be respected before first use. If the whole wall is re-tiled or the layout changes, the job stretches to 4-6 days. Even so, it stays far quicker and cheaper than a full bathroom renovation.
Advantages over keeping the bath
- Accessibility: level entry, ideal for older users.
- Safety: non-slip trays plus the option of a seat and grab rails.
- Space: the shower makes the bathroom feel bigger.
- Easier cleaning and water saving versus filling a bath.
For holiday-rental flats or preparing a home for later life, the bath-to-shower swap is one of the highest-return upgrades: low cost, short works and a direct impact on day-to-day comfort and safety. For overseas owners we agree a fixed price and send photos when the job is done.