Converting a tub to a shower in Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, 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.
Little Rock is the biggest housing market we cover, about 99,700 homes, and it does not behave like one market. The capital spreads from the river bluffs out to the western suburbs, and the bathroom you find depends heavily on which part of the city you are standing in. Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 estimates put the citywide median year built at 1978, yet 20.7 percent of homes predate 1960 while 21.8 percent were built in 2000 or later. Those are two very different jobs. In the older neighborhoods near downtown, such as the Quapaw Quarter and Hillcrest, a historic neighborhood listed on the National Register of Historic Places, bathrooms are often small, sometimes upstairs, and fitted around original framing, so a replacement has to be measured carefully and carried up narrow stairs in pieces. Out west, a bath from the 1990s or 2000s is usually a builder grade fiberglass tub and shower that is simply worn out, and the work is about upgrading rather than solving anything behind the wall. Our Little Rock showroom at Park Plaza on West Markham sits a few minutes from the middle of the city, which is why so many consultations here start with a visit to see wall patterns in person. The city skews younger than the state, with 15.2 percent of residents 65 and older against 17.3 percent statewide, and only 54 percent of occupied homes are owner occupied, so we meet a lot of first time owners updating a bath before they settle in, alongside longtime owners planning to stay. Recent Little Rock jobs give a sense of the range. In September 2026 one homeowner had a dated stall replaced with smooth walls, a double sliding barn door, Delta fixtures and shelves, and wrote that the new layout "added about 8 inches of width to the shower" and was "completed in one day." The same month another crew tore out a cast iron base, set a 60 by 32 gray base and added a niche shelf and grab bars. A year earlier, in September 2025, a worn shower area got a new base, a bench seat and grab bars, and the homeowner wrote that it is "safer than stepping over a tub." Cast iron tear outs are common in the older half of the city, and they are worth planning around because the base weighs far more than anything going in. The city has 86,853 households, and 26.2 percent of them include someone 65 or older, so even in a younger city about one home in four is planning around an older family member. Among Little Rock residents 65 and older, 23.3 percent report an ambulatory difficulty and 13.3 percent report difficulty living independently, figures that usually translate into a request for a seat, a handheld shower and a low entry rather than a new look alone.
Census figures put the median Little Rock home at about 48 years old, built around 1978. There are roughly 99,697 housing units here with a median value near $221,200. Most of Little Rock went up in the postwar decades. The framing on these homes is usually sound, but original supply lines, drains, wiring, and subfloors are old enough to be worth checking while the tub to shower conversions work already has the room open. 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 Little Rock 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 Little Rock 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.
Here is how tub to shower prices usually break down. The threshold and the door choice matter most, and your exact figure follows a free in home measure.
| 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:
Families often convert once the kids are grown and nobody bathes anymore. The tub wall is the obstacle, and removing it is the whole point. The new base sits in the old alcove, the walls are smooth panels, and a seat or grab bars can be added. Expect one to two days for a typical job in Little Rock, AR.
Bath Planet of Arkansas works across the Little Rock area, including:
The Little Rock showroom sits in Little Rock itself, at 6000 W Markham St, Little Rock, AR 72205, about 3 miles and 8 minutes from the middle of town by road. You can see the tub to shower conversions options in person before anyone measures your bathroom, then book the in home visit from the counter.
From the job cards filed after each install, nearest first:
September 2026, in Little Rock: A dated shower unit was in need of a modern upgrade. We removed the old surround and installed a sleek new smooth wall system, complemented by a stylish double sliding barn door. The Delta fixtures enhance the overall aesthetic, while the added shelves provide convenient storage. This transformation not only revitalizes the space but also improves functionality.
September 2026, in Little Rock: A deteriorating shower surround was compromising both functionality and aesthetics. We expertly removed the old surround and tore out the cast iron base, replacing it with a modern 60x32 right hand gray base. Utilizing a smooth wall system and installing Delta fixtures, we ensured a sleek design with added features like a niche shelf and grab bars for safety and convenience.
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.
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.
A tub to shower conversion in Little Rock, 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.
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.
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.
The median Little Rock home was built around 1978 per Census American Community Survey data, so a large share of the housing stock is 48 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.
Little Rock is the biggest housing market we cover, about 99,700 homes, and it does not behave like one market. Bath Planet of Arkansas plans around those specifics from the first visit.
A tub to shower conversion in Little Rock, 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. Moving between tiers comes down to the base style, whether you add a seat or grab bars, and the glass and shelving you choose. Little Rock's median home was built about 1978, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, so older plumbing or wall conditions found once the tub is out can also change the scope. Most jobs finish in as little as one day, and Bath Planet of Arkansas designs, sells and installs these conversions, and the acrylic carries a Bath Planet limited lifetime warranty.
Bath Planet of Arkansas handles one day tub to shower conversions in Little Rock, where the install team removes the old tub, sets the new shower and hauls away the debris, and most jobs finish 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. What moves the number is the base style, added seating and grab bars, glass doors versus a curtain, and any plumbing or wall repair found when the tub comes out. Repairs are more likely in older homes, and the Census American Community Survey puts the median Little Rock home at about 1978 construction. A free in home design consultation settles the tier before work starts.
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