Converting a tub to a shower in Texarkana, 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 Texarkana, 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.
Texarkana, Arkansas is the Miller County seat, the Arkansas half of a twin city split by the state line. This page is about the Arkansas side. The housing there is older than the state average: in the Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 estimates, 53.2 percent of homes were built before 1980 and 21 percent before 1960, against 40.5 and 13.8 percent statewide, and only 9.2 percent were built after 2010. The median year built is 1978. The age of the owners matters as much as the age of the houses. Some 18.7 percent of owner households moved in before 1990, compared with 13 percent statewide, and among residents 75 and older, 62.9 percent report a disability, one of the highest figures in our service area. Among those 65 and older, 33.2 percent report an ambulatory difficulty and 21 percent an independent living difficulty. In a 1960s or 1970s Texarkana house, that usually means a long time owner and a standard tub that has become hard to climb into. That is why walk in tubs come up here more than in most markets. Our August 2026 Texarkana project reworked the plumbing, added two GFCI outlets for safety and custom built the surround so a new walk in tub lined up with the existing granite. The homeowner, Mike M., wrote: "I wish I had purchased a walk in tub 5 years ago." He also noted that removing the old tub and installing the new one took less than 8 hours. In July 2026 a second Texarkana bath got a new 60x32 white tub with a smooth wall system, oil rubbed bronze Delta fixtures and two shelves. In an older house the outlets and wiring near the tub may need updating, as on that August job, so the designer checks the panel and the route to the bathroom at the consultation. A tub or shower replacement without electrical work is usually simpler. Nearby Ashdown, in Little River County, has had two shower replacements, in September 2025 and September 2026, including a cast iron base tear out. From the Hot Springs showroom the trip is about 110 miles by car, so Miller County visits are booked on set days and take place at your house. Owner occupancy on the Arkansas side is 56 percent, and the share of households with someone 65 or older living alone is 12.5 percent, close to the state. Someone bathing without help needs fewer steps rather than more features: a door that swings easily, a seat at sitting height, a fast drain on the tub and a bar to hold at the entry.
Per American Community Survey data the median home in Texarkana was built around 1978, which makes the typical house about 48 years old. There are roughly 13,738 housing units here with a median value near $162,700. Most of Texarkana 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 Texarkana 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. Those numbers are the starting point for how we plan tub to shower conversions projects in Texarkana. Figures are U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
These are typical prices for a finished conversion. Moving plumbing or widening the space costs more than a straight swap into the tub alcove.
| 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:
If the tub only sees showers, it is costing you space and safety for nothing. A conversion keeps the same footprint, swaps the tub for a low entry shower base, and lines it with panels that have no grout. Most Texarkana, AR conversions take one to two days, and the layout of the room stays as it is.
Bath Planet of Arkansas works across the Texarkana area, including:
Texarkana is one of the farther markets on this site: about 110 miles from the Hot Springs showroom at 125 Greenwood Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71913, around 2 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:
August 2026, in Texarkana: A poorly configured bathroom layout needed a functional upgrade. We reworked the plumbing and installed two new GFCI outlets to enhance safety. A custom WIT was built to fit the designated space, ensuring the new Alexis WI Tub lined up perfectly with the granite for a seamless integration. This transformation not only improved usability but also elevated the overall aesthetic.
July 2026, in Texarkana: A damaged tub and shower system was hindering daily use. We installed a sleek 60x32 white tub with a smooth wall system, complemented by elegant Delta fixtures in oil rubbed bronze. To enhance functionality, we added two single white shelves for storage and a straight shower rod, ensuring a stylish and practical upgrade to the bathroom.
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.
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.
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.
A tub to shower conversion in Texarkana, 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.
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 Texarkana 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.
Texarkana, Arkansas is the Miller County seat, the Arkansas half of a twin city split by the state line. Bath Planet of Arkansas plans around those specifics from the first visit.
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