Converting a tub to a shower in Jonesboro, 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.
Pricing tub to shower conversions work in Jonesboro, AR starts with three things: the scope you want, the materials you pick, and the shape of what is there today. Here is what local homeowners typically pay, what pushes a price up or down, and how the job runs from the first visit to the final walkthrough.
Jonesboro sits on Crowley's Ridge, the band of higher ground that runs through the flat Delta of northeast Arkansas, and it is the largest city in that corner of the state, with about 79,187 people in the Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 estimates. Arkansas State University anchors the city, and the housing has grown with it: the median home dates to 1990, 34.5 percent of homes were built in 2000 or later, and 19.2 percent after 2010, well above the 12.6 percent statewide. That growth is the first thing to understand about a Jonesboro bathroom. A large share of houses here are under twenty five years old, with standard alcoves, modern supply lines and, usually, a second bathroom. The owners are calling because a fiberglass tub and shower unit has dulled or cracked, or because the family has changed and nobody uses the tub anymore. Converting that tub to a walk in shower in the same footprint is the most common request. The second thing is that rebuilding has been part of recent history. An EF3 tornado struck Jonesboro on March 28, 2020, and some neighborhoods carry newer interiors as a result, which keeps those projects simple. Older residents are a smaller share than in most of Arkansas, 13.8 percent 65 and older against 17.3 percent statewide, and their health figures sit near the state average, with 27.2 percent reporting an ambulatory difficulty. About 10.2 percent of households are someone 65 or older living alone, so grab bars and seats still come up on most visits. Our Jonesboro project in September 2025 removed an outdated tub and shower combination and installed a walk in shower. The homeowner, Kheana M., wrote that the team "kept me in the loop on every step from take down to installing" and added that the guest bathroom will be next. Craighead County is about 132 miles from the Little Rock showroom, roughly two and a half hours by car, so consultations are scheduled ahead and done in your home. If you are in Brookland, Bono or Lake City, the same visit covers you. Owner occupancy is 53 percent, so Jonesboro also has a sizable rental market around the university, and landlords there tend to ask for the most durable wall system and the quickest turnaround between tenants. On the owner side, only 12.7 percent of owner households have been in the same house since before 1990, so most owners are first or second buyers of a house that is still young, which is why a straightforward conversion rather than a full gut is the usual scope. Where the tub is the only one in the house, it is worth keeping a tub and replacing it rather than converting it, so the home still works for small children or a future buyer who wants one.
Per American Community Survey data the median home in Jonesboro was built around 1990, which makes the typical house about 36 years old. The market covers about 34,100 homes, and the median value sits near $213,400. That makes Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro 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. That local mix shapes how we scope and schedule tub to shower conversions work here. Figures are U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
The ranges below cover removal of the tub, the new base and walls, and standard fixtures. Upgrades are what separate one row from the next.
| 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 Jonesboro, AR runs one to two days, and the vanity, floor and toilet stay where they are.
Bath Planet of Arkansas works across the Jonesboro area, including:
Jonesboro is one of the farther markets on this site: about 132 miles from the Little Rock showroom at 6000 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205, around 2.5 hours by road. Consultations here are scheduled ahead and grouped by area, and the designer brings the samples to you.
From the job cards filed after each install, nearest first:
September 2025, in Jonesboro: The outdated tub and shower combo was not meeting the homeowner's needs, so we removed it and expertly installed a modern walk in shower. This upgrade not only enhances functionality but also elevates the overall aesthetic of the space.
August 2026, in Smithville, about 39 miles away: A dated tub and surround needed replacement to enhance the bathroom's functionality and aesthetics. We carefully removed the old tub and surrounding materials, reversed the plumbing, and installed a new base for the Alexis WI Tub Soaker under the window. The smooth wall system enhances the overall design, leaving some areas unfinished for the customer to complete as desired.
A tub to shower conversion in Jonesboro, 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.
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.
Converted showers get custom made acrylic wall panels with no grout lines. The panels carry Microban antimicrobial protection and come in solid colors, stone looks and grout line patterns. A tub to shower conversion typically costs $10,000 to $18,000 installed, and patterned panels add a little to the total.
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.
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.
The median Jonesboro home was built around 1990 per Census American Community Survey data, so a large share of the housing stock is 36 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.
Jonesboro sits on Crowley's Ridge, the band of higher ground that runs through the flat Delta of northeast Arkansas, and it is the largest city in that corner of the state, with about 79,187 people in the Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 estimates. Bath Planet of Arkansas plans around those specifics from the first visit.
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