Converting a tub to a shower in Conway, AR typically costs $10,000 to $18,000 installed. A standard acrylic shower in the old tub space sits near the low end, and glass doors, built in seating and a larger footprint move it up. The standard low threshold is easy to step over. Most conversions take one to two days, and the acrylic carries a Bath Planet limited lifetime warranty, with installation backed by Bath Planet of Arkansas.
If you are weighing tub to shower conversions work in Conway, AR, the right number depends on the scope, the materials you choose, and the condition of what is there now. Below is what most local homeowners pay, what moves the price, and how we handle the job from inspection through cleanup.
Conway calls itself the City of Colleges, with three schools inside the city limits, and the student population shows up clearly in the housing numbers. Only 44 percent of occupied homes are owner occupied according to Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 estimates, the lowest share of any market on this site, and just 11.2 percent of residents are 65 or older. For homeowners, though, Conway is mostly a town of 1990s and 2000s houses. The median home was built in 1997, 44.7 percent went up in 2000 or later, and only 5.6 percent predate 1960. The Faulkner County seat began as a railroad depot called Conway Station after the Civil War, and the older streets near downtown still hold some early houses, but the typical owner here lives in a subdivision bath that is now 25 or 30 years old. That age is exactly where the original fiberglass tub and shower gives out. Two recent jobs in town show what that looks like. In September 2026 a homeowner replaced what the review called "a 1994 bath/shower" with smooth walls in a travertine finish, a 60 by 32 white base, clear bypass doors, Delta fixtures, a niche shelf and two grab bars, and wrote that "the job was done in a day" and that the installers "were very careful of our flooring while taking out the old tub." In August 2026 another Conway owner had a deteriorating surround replaced with a smooth wall system in a sandbar color, a bench seat, shelves and grab bars; the water shutoff for that house was reached from the backyard, the kind of detail that gets sorted out during the measuring visit rather than on install day. Nearby in Vilonia the same month, a smaller bath needed the plumbing reworked to fit a roomier 48 by 36 shower base. Floor protection and shutoff access sound minor until the day of the job, and in a newer house with finished flooring running right up to the tub they decide whether the room needs any repair afterward. Conway owners who rent to students also ask about surrounds that survive heavy use without grout to scrub. The Little Rock showroom is about 40 minutes away down Interstate 40. Safety still matters even in a younger town. Among Conway residents 75 and older, 51.9 percent report a disability, and 19.5 percent of the city's 26,717 households include someone 65 or older. The Conway homeowner from September 2026 also noted that the installers "checked with us constantly throughout the install to be sure thing such as grab bars and the niche were placed to our satisfaction," which is the part of a shower that decides whether it is easy to use. With a median home value of about $234,600, most Conway owners are protecting resale as much as solving a problem.
Per American Community Survey data the median home in Conway was built around 1997, which makes the typical house about 29 years old. The market covers about 28,605 homes, and the median value sits near $234,600. That makes Conway largely late century construction. Plumbing, wiring, and subfloors are usually close to current practice, and interiors from this period are reaching the end of their first round of finishes, which is the normal time for an update rather than a sign that anything was done wrong. A large share of occupied homes here are rented, so scheduling and approvals often run through an owner or a property manager rather than the person who answers the door. We are used to that, and we keep both parties on the same email so nothing stalls. Values in Conway sit toward the lower end of the markets we serve, so the question is usually which option returns the most service life per dollar, and we will show you the point where spending more stops paying for itself. By housing count Conway is one of the larger markets we cover, with enough variation street to street that two homes a mile apart can need genuinely different work, which is why we measure rather than quote from a map. It is the kind of local detail that changes how a tub to shower conversions project should be planned. Figures are U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Plan a conversion with these typical prices. Your number depends on the entry you want and the extras you add, and it is written up after the consultation.
| Conversion option | Typical installed price |
|---|---|
| Tub to shower conversion, standard to fully equipped | $10,000 to $18,000 |
| Low step walk in shower in the old tub space | $15,000 to $24,000 |
Figures are typical ranges and vary by project. Your free in home consultation sets the exact price.
Bath Planet of Arkansas measures your project and gives you a clear written estimate at no cost.
We are a local bath and shower installer and we stand behind every job. You are not handed off to a subcontractor. Every job follows the same disciplined process:
Converting a tub is usually the quickest way to make a bathroom easier to use without rebuilding it. The shower takes the tub's place, the entry drops, and grout disappears from the walls. A typical conversion in Conway, AR runs one to two days, and the vanity, floor and toilet stay where they are.
Bath Planet of Arkansas works across the Conway area, including:
Conway is about 31 miles from the Little Rock showroom at 6000 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205, roughly 39 minutes by car. That is close enough that many people drive over to compare wall patterns and fixtures for a tub to shower conversions project before the in home measurement, though nothing requires it.
From the job cards filed after each install, nearest first:
August 2026, in Conway: A deteriorating shower surround presented a major inconvenience. We efficiently removed the old surround and installed a new Slab Wi Shower system, featuring a smooth wall in Sandbar. The upgrade included Delta fixtures, a bench seat, shelves, and strategically placed grab bars for safety. The water shut off valve was accessed from the backyard to facilitate the installation.
September 2026, in Conway: A dated shower surround was detracting from the bathroom's appeal and functionality. We removed the old surround and installed a new smooth wall system featuring a stunning travertine finish. The upgrade included a 60x32 left hand white base, sleek Everest clear bypass doors, and modern Delta fixtures. Additionally, we added a niche shelf and installed two grab bars for enhanced safety, transforming the shower space into a stylish and accessible retreat.
If you have young children or plan to sell to families, keeping one tub somewhere in the home is a sensible hedge. Converting a second tub, or the tub in a primary bath, is common and rarely a problem for buyers. A typical conversion costs $10,000 to $18,000 installed and takes one to two days.
Yes. The standard low threshold is easy to step over, so there is no tub wall to climb over, and a seat, grab bars and a handheld head can be added. If someone in the home uses a walker or wheelchair, talk with a designer about your needs at the free in home consultation. A conversion typically costs $10,000 to $18,000 installed, and a low step walk in shower in the old tub space typically runs $15,000 to $24,000.
Usually not. Most conversions reuse the existing drain location and supply lines, with a new shower valve and fixtures. Older pipes or a drain in the wrong spot can add labor, which moves a job toward the top of the typical $10,000 to $18,000 range. The consultant checks the plumbing during the free visit.
Most conversions take one to two days when the shower goes into the old tub space. The first day covers removing the tub and setting the base and walls, and fixtures, doors and accessories finish the job. Moving the drain or valve adds time, and that is written into the price before the install is scheduled.
Yes. Conversions from Bath Planet of Arkansas carry the Bath Planet limited lifetime warranty on the acrylic base and wall panels, and Bath Planet of Arkansas backs the installation, subject to the written terms you receive with your price. Typical installed prices run $10,000 to $18,000, and most jobs finish in one to two days.
A tub to shower conversion in Conway, AR typically costs $10,000 to $18,000 installed. A standard acrylic shower in the old tub space sits near the low end, and a seat, grab bars, glass doors and shelving move it up. A low step walk in shower in the old tub space typically runs $15,000 to $24,000.
The median Conway home was built around 1997 per Census American Community Survey data, so a large share of the housing stock is 29 or more years old. That is the age where tub to shower conversions and the other big updates come due, and it is the work Bath Planet of Arkansas does every week.
Conway calls itself the City of Colleges, with three schools inside the city limits, and the student population shows up clearly in the housing numbers. Bath Planet of Arkansas plans around those specifics from the first visit.
A tub to shower conversion in Conway, AR typically costs $10,000 to $18,000 installed, according to Bath Planet of Arkansas' published price table. The same table lists a low step walk in shower in the old tub space at $15,000 to $24,000, with a standard low threshold that is easy to step over. What moves a job between tiers is the base style, whether the curb is removed for step in access, the door type, and added features like shelving, seating and grab bars. Layout changes that shift the drain or plumbing wall add cost. The median Conway home was built around 1997, according to the Census American Community Survey, so wall and plumbing conditions found once the old tub comes out can also affect the final number. Most jobs finish in as little as one day, and Bath Planet of Arkansas offers a free in home design consultation.
Bath Planet of Arkansas does tub to shower conversions in Conway, with most jobs finishing in as little as one day. According to Bath Planet of Arkansas' published price table, a tub to shower conversion typically runs $10,000 to $18,000 installed, and a low step walk in shower in the old tub space $15,000 to $24,000, with a standard low threshold that is easy to step over. The number moves with the base style, whether you add a seat, grab bars or glass doors, and how much shelving you choose. Conway's median home was built about 1997, according to the Census American Community Survey, so many bathrooms have standard tub alcoves that suit a straight swap, while a wider layout adds scope. The install team removes the old unit, sets the new system and hauls the debris away, and the acrylic carries a Bath Planet limited lifetime warranty, with installation backed by Bath Planet of Arkansas.
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