Shower-to-Bathtub Conversion: Costs, Steps & Permits

USA Cabinet Store Remodeling Podcast · May 31, 2026 · 13m · transcript

Thinking about converting your shower into a bathtub? Here is the complete shower-to-bathtub conversion guide, from tub types to real costs and permits.

In this episode of The Remodel Report, Chris and Jessica break down the entire shower-to-tub conversion process, the budget you should plan for, and the Northern Virginia permit rules most homeowners miss.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro

0:35 - Why convert a shower to a tub (4 key benefits)

1:40 - Tub options: standard vs. walk-in

2:30 - Planning and prep (order your tub early)

3:25 - Removing the old shower (and the asbestos warning)

4:20 -…